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Come Home Already!

Jory John, Benji Davies

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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Duck and Bear are BACK – but where has Bear gone? And what will Duck do without him? Duck just wants to hang out with his best buddy, bear. But Bear’s gone fishing for a whole week. What will Duck do without Bear? And more importantly, how will Bear survive without him? From the bestselling creators of Goodnight Already! and I Love You Already! comes a fun-filled, laugh-out-loud adventure about friendship and family, from the bestselling author Jory John and award-winning illustrator Benji Davies.

Little Gems – The Beach Puppy

Holly Webb, Ellie Snowdon

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (12 reviews)

Ruby and her sausage dog puppy Coco can't wait for a family trip to the seaside – but when Coco goes missing on the busy beach, will she be able to find her way back to her family? Ruby’s dad has arrived home with a wonderful surprise – Coco the sausage dog puppy! And when the family go on holiday to the seaside, of course Coco will be coming too. The beach is a thrilling place for a dog – so many sights, smells and holes to dig! Ruby and Coco can’t wait to spend the day splashing in the waves and playing in the sand. But disaster strikes when Coco disappears. Suddenly she’s lost and all alone on the huge, busy beach … Will she ever find her way back to Ruby?

Grandpa Christmas

Michael Morpurgo, Jim Field

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (19 reviews)

Renowned children's author Michael Morpurgo teams up with bestselling illustrator Jim Field in this stunning Christmas picture book. Dearest little Mia, This Christmas, instead of a Christmas card – you’ll have plenty of those – and instead of a present – you’ll have plenty of those too, I am sending you a letter … Every Christmas Mia and her family read a letter which her Grandpa wrote to her. His letter is a warm, impassioned and heartfelt wish for a better world for Mia to live in. He remembers fondly the times they spent in his garden finding frogs and worms and planting seeds. But Grandpa worries that all the things they love so much are in danger … His letter is a hopeful plea to Mia (and to all of us) to continue to care for and protect our precious world. Michael Morpurgo frames his powerful message about protecting the environment in this beautiful personal story about a grandpa’s wish for his granddaughter to live in a better world. This vital and timely story is paired with Jim Field’s emotive illustrations in this gorgeous Christmas picture book, perfect for the whole family to share. Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller who has written over one hundred books and won countless awards. In 1976 Michael and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work in creating these farms and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End play as well as a film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. Michael is a tireless champion for children's books and was formerly the Children's Laureate. Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He is perhaps best known for drawings frogs on logs in the bestselling picture book series Oi Frog! He has illustrated children's books with Kes Grey, Michelle Robinson, Rachel Bright, Jeanne Willis, Steve Cole and comedian David Baddiel. His first picture book Cats Ahoy won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and he has been nominated for several other awards including the Kate Greenaway Award and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. In 2016, The Bookseller listed Jim as the 6th top selling illustrator. Jim grew up in Farborough and now lives in Paris with his wife and daughter.

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls: three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller

Atinuke, Onyinye Iwu

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (14 reviews)

Three charming stories about a young girl who lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmummy, who is very bossy. Too Small Tola is just the right size to fit under the bed and rescue Grandmummy's most prized possession when it goes missing. Her abilities in maths prove to be very helpful when Grandmummy becomes ill. In the title story, though Grandmummy can't afford to buy Tola new clothes, Tola turns out to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires. A book full of heart and humour by multi-award-winning author and storyteller Atinuke, with artwork by Onyinye Iwu, a fabulous new talent in children's illustration.

The No. 1 Car Spotter and the Broken Road

Atinuke, Warwick Johnson Cadwell

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (15 reviews)

Oluwalase Babatunde Benson is the number 1 car spotter in the village - maybe even the world!

Dilly the Dinosaur

Tony Bradman, Susan Hellard

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (16 reviews)

Introducing Dilly, the world’s naughtiest dinosaur, by internationally acclaimed author, Tony Bradman. Reissued in a special 30th anniversary edition. In his first four stories, Dilly the Dinosaur gets up to all sorts of mischief. When he decides he doesn’t want to wash any more, Dilly ends up becoming a very smelly dinosaur indeed! And when he’s told he can’t have his birthday every day he gets very grumpy. And you know what happens when Dilly gets grumpy& cover your ears, here comes the ultra-special, 150-mph SUPER SCREAM! Tony Bradman’s dinosaur stories are the most fun books for early readers you’re likely to come across. Kids aged 5 and up will love Dilly the Dinosaur. Look out for Tony's other books: Flora the Fairy Polly and the Pirates The Surprise Party

Danny Dreadnought Saves the World (Reading Ladder Level 2)

Jonathan Emmett, Martin Chatterton

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (16 reviews)

A funny yet heart-warming story from an award-winning author, perfect for fun-loving, fearless children who are learning to read. The Bugulons are the scariest creatures in the entire universe. So when they decide to invade Earth, they reckon it will be easy. But those Bugulons had better watch out, because down on Earth is Danny Dreadnought, and he isn’t scared of anything! Even the fastest rollercoasters, the snappiest crocodiles and the creepiest crawlies don’t frighten him … Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading. Book band: Purple

Are We There Yet?: Enid Blyton's complete Family Series collection

Enid Blyton

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (15 reviews)

Join, Enid Blyton, one of the world's best storytellers on six fun-filled family holiday adventures! Mike, Belinda and Ann love the Summer holidays – whether they’re exploring idyllic Sea-gull Cove, bundled in all together into the family caravan, sailing down a narrow canal in a cosy houseboat or sailing the high seas on a glamorous ocean liner, they know they’ll always be in for an adventure. And there’s always time for their tea! Short holiday stories included in this collection are: The Saucy Jane Family, The Pole Star Family, The Caravan Family, The Seaside Family, The Buttercup Farm Family and The Queen Elizabeth Family The best holiday book you could imagine for kids from 6 years olds, 7 year olds, 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 10 year olds and every age you can think of for any young Blyton fan! And perfect for anyone who loved Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections Summertime Stories, Summer Stories, Springtime Stories and Holiday Stories. EENID BLYTON is arguably the most famous children’s author of all time, thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Mysteries, Famous Five and The Secret Seven. Her fantasy books, including The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair, are among her most popular creations and they promise to enchant boys and girls for generations to come. Enid Blyton takes her place alongside Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter, and A. A. Milne as one of Britain’s true heritage children’s authors. She remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers and is consistently voted a children's favourite in reader polls.

When Sadness Comes to Call

Eva Eland

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (10 reviews)

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 and the V&A Book Cover Award 2020! When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with sadness. 'In an age where the pressure to be permanently happy can be overwhelming, this book oozes empathy and empowers young readers to understand their emotions.' - Storytime Magazine 'This poignant picture book helps children to recognise and understand difficult emotions... A contemplative and ultimately uplifting tale, which will be a welcome addition to any home or school bookshelf.' - Booktrust 'Packs an emotional punch, showing our littlest readers ways to acknowledge and manage sadness.' - Sunday Independent, Best Books of 2019

Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families

Harry Woodgate

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (10 reviews)

Waterstones Children's Book Award Winner and British Book Awards Nibbies Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year! Celebrate love in all its forms, as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps. A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad’s granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up... A perfect story for Grandad on Father's Day. A School Library Journal Best Book! 'A colour-flooded riot of memory… a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out’ GUARDIAN 'A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy, managed grief and renewed delight in living' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

Something Delicious (The Little Somethings)

Jill Lewis, Ali Pye

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (11 reviews)

The Little Somethings is a charming series, ideal for kids who love collecting Mr Men and Little Miss. Somewhere, not so far away, there's a cave filled with wonderful creatures. They’re called the Little Somethings, which is unfortunate, because the Greedy Guzzler is very hungry … and looking for a little something to satisfy his appetite … Those poor Little Somethings; they’re terrified of being eaten! But this Greedy Guzzler is very particular. He doesn’t want any old little something. He doesn’t want anything skinny, nor anything with wings or nasty stings. Which just leaves … the Miniwiggler and Skiddadler. The Miniwiggler will have to use all his cunning in order to escape the Greedy Guzzler’s clutches! Little Somethings is perfect for kids aged 3 and up. Children will have fun pointing out the different characters with the ‘Spotters Guide’ and following the recipe for ‘Nosh Biscuits’! Look out for the other titles in this series: Something Missing Something Different Jill Lewis is actually two people! Jill and Alison combine their talents (education and theatre production) to bring a fresh, inventive voice to the world of picture books. Ali Pye graduated from Kingston University with an MA in illustration in 2010. Her work combines digital and hand-drawn elements. She was highly commended (Most Promising New Talent) in the 2012 Junior Design Awards. She has recently collaborated with Claire Freedman on Tenny-Weeny Queenie.

Mother's Day

Shirley Hughes, Shirley Hughes

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Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Sporty Stories - games, goals and gold medals

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4 out 5 (10 reviews)

In this stunning gift edition of a classic story by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes, Katy and her little brother Olly tell us about their day with Mum. From the fun of waking up in the morning, getting the bus into town with Mum or even stories all together at bedtime, this joyous tale gives readers a snapshot into a child's day and celebrates the special bond between a mother and child.

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Holly Webb, Ellie Snowdon

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Grandpa Christmas

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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls: three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller

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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls: three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller

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The No. 1 Car Spotter and the Broken Road

Atinuke, Warwick Johnson Cadwell

The No. 1 Car Spotter and the Broken Road

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Dilly the Dinosaur

Tony Bradman, Susan Hellard

Dilly the Dinosaur

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Danny Dreadnought Saves the World (Reading Ladder Level 2)

Jonathan Emmett, Martin Chatterton

Danny Dreadnought Saves the World (Reading Ladder Level 2)

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Are We There Yet?: Enid Blyton's complete Family Series collection

Enid Blyton

Are We There Yet?: Enid Blyton's complete Family Series collection

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When Sadness Comes to Call

Eva Eland

When Sadness Comes to Call

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Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families

Harry Woodgate

Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families

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Something Delicious (The Little Somethings)

Jill Lewis, Ali Pye

Something Delicious (The Little Somethings)

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Mother's Day

Shirley Hughes, Shirley Hughes

Mother's Day

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