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Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families

Robie H. Harris, Nadine Bernard Westcott

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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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A fun and friendly look at the many kinds of families that make up our world by best-selling author Robie H Harris. Join Nellie and Gus and their parents for a day at the zoo, where they see all kinds of children and families – both animal and human! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives for a big dinner at home. The warm, humorous, family-filled illustrations; friendly conversations between the two siblings and matter-of-fact text will help young children feel that whoever is in their family, it is perfectly normal and totally wonderful. Who's In My Family? is part of a new picture book series for young children called, Let's Talk About You and Me, from award-winning author Robie H. Harris, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott.

Undercover Alien

N.S. Blackman (Author), Clare Brienza

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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 (0 reviews)

What is going on in the school library? When Col sees something that definitely doesn't look human hiding among the shelves, he thinks it must be new-school nerves getting the better of him. But his classmate Alicia is not so sure – and she’s also determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious disasters that keep befalling their school. It’s a lot more than Col bargained for at secondary school – and a lot more fun! Life at his new school has proved tricky so far; everyone already seems to know each other. Col has been playing it safe and keeping his head down – but now it looks as though Col and his new friend Alicia, are about to have an adventure that’s out-of-this-world!

Cursed Crowns (Twin Crowns, Book 2)

Katherine Webber, Catherine Doyle

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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 (1 review)

The second book in the gorgeous and bestselling Twin Crowns YA romantasy series – deeply romantic and bursting with high-stakes adventure! Praise for the Twin Crown series: “Twin Crowns cast a spell on me from the very first pages – I was thoroughly bewitched by this marvelous book! Don’t miss it!” – SARAH J MAAS ‘Magical, clever, surprising and pure fun. If you love wicked kings, sexy bandits and sister stories that are full of heart, this is a must read’ STEPHANIE GARBER ‘Pure indulgence – a minibreak in book form’ – GUARDIAN ""This book gave me butterflies. Delicious fun, in the loveliest of ways."" – LAUREN JAMES ’The charm of The Princess Bride and all the stakes of Game of Thrones. Addictive, swoony, tender and vivid – I loved it with all my heart.’ – KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE ‘Full of magic, intrigue, romance and fun.’ – DAILY MIRROR ‘Twin Crowns is so joyous that days after reading, I'm still grinning.’ – ROSHANI CHOKSI “Daring deception, spectacular settings and two very appealing love interests…” – KENDARE BLAKE ‘Fresh, funny and exciting’ – LOUISE O'NEILL ‘Reading Twin Crowns left me giddy. Adventure, romance, TWO incredible protagonists, magic, sisterhood… I loved it.’ – LAURA WOOD Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns … but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana’s throne. Cool-headed Rose sets off on a Royal Tour to win over the doubters, but soon finds herself drawn to the Sunkissed Kingdom. Here secrets are revealed about those closest to her, and Rose finds her loyalties divided. Meanwhile rebellious Wren steals away to the icy north to rescue their beloved grandmother, Banba. But when she accepts King Alarik’s deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba’s freedom, the spell has unexpected – and far-reaching – consequences … As an ancient curse begins to arise from the darkness, the sisters must come together and unite the crown. Their lives – and the future of Eana – depend on it. Break the ice to free the curse, Kill one twin to save another … Cursed Crowns reached number 6 in the Sunday Times Bestseller chart week ending 14/05/2023.

My Crush on Niall

Angela Darling

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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 (1 review)

12 year old Lauren Silver is ready to hit the beach for her annual family holiday. This year, the trip is destined to be really special because Lauren will be reunited with her gorgeous summer crush, Niall Anderson. She has spent the last year coming up with The Love Plan: a fool proof way to meet Niall and have him fall for her. Can Lauren survive her beach holiday? And more importantly, can she survive her first crush?

My Mum and the Green-eyed Monster

Meg Harper

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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 (0 reviews)

Kate's family life is never straightforward. Her parents have engaged a new French au pair, Belle, who is lovely but lazy and soon has all the local boys at her command. Kate's mum, struggling with young twins, appears withdrawn and depressed. Kate's boyfriend, Chas, has new problems of his own. In her new novel Meg Harper again displays her gift for pacy comic writing with a serious touch. We follow Kate's emotional roller-coaster ride through the latest batch of family troubles from which she emerges ultimately unscathed and a little wiser.

Pop Girl

Tallia Storm

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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 (1 review)

Fourteen-year-old Storm lives to sing. Forget parties. Forget boys. When Storm is told she's going to miss a national competition, to go on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Hawaii, her life is OVER. What could be worse than having to give up singing to visit an island paradise? What if her (former) best friend is taking her place? A family trip to Hawaii is just the beginning. While on holiday Storm meets a local band who need a singer last minute to record their demo. Storm steps up to the mic and her voice does the rest. When the song is on local radio the next day all of her dreams are coming true . . . until the band introduce their singer on air. It's NOT her. There's a Storm coming!

Olly Brown, God of Hamsters

Bethany Walker, Jack Noel

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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 (0 reviews)

For any kid who ever wanted a hamster: careful what you wish for! Olly Brown is hamster obsessed, but he never gets to take home the Year 6 class hamster. His dad won't allow any pets. But then the most amazing thing happens: a hamster shows up in Olly's house anyway! And it seems smart. Like, really smart. This new hamster, Tibbles, is in awe of Olly, and it turns out Tibbles is one of many: there's a whole civilization of super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshipping Olly ... as a god? THIS IS SO AWESOME! But how is this possible??? A laugh-out-loud story that will also melt readers' hearts Perfect for fans of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken and Pamela Butchart's books! Hilarious illustrations throughout by illustrator Jack Noel

Behaviour Matters: Hippo Owns Up - A book about telling the truth: Big Book

Sue Graves, Trevor Dunton

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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 (0 reviews)

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what honesty is, and help them understand the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done? The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

The Sleeping Stones

Beatrice Wallbank (Author), Laura Borio

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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 (0 reviews)

Gruff and his new friend Matylda live on a small island off the Welsh coast, where legends are beginning to stir. Islanders find themselves irresistibly drawn to the Sleeping Stones, a line of rocks like stepping stones out to sea, and Gruff and Mat soon realise they must risk everything to save each other and their community from a terrifying storm driven by an ancient, magic anger.

My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything

Ben Davis, Scholastic

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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 (1 review)

This summer, 12-year-old Alex is taking over his dad's postal delivery job. What could go wrong? In order to get his family back together, Alex comes up with a brilliant plan: if Dad finally writes the novel he's always talked about, he'll be happier again and his parents will fall back in love. Dad just needs to get away from work for a while to do it. Alex tricks his dad into thinking he's been selected for a creative sabbatical, and starts to do the postal deliveries himself. But it's harder than Alex had ever realized, and there are the bullies who throw his letters in the canal, an overly suspicious boss, and a lot of angry dogs to avoid. He finds unexpected help in Willow, a girl on the canal who offers to share the work ... but has a dark secret that might derail everything. As Alex's ruse starts to fall apart, he needs his dad more than ever. Meanwhile, his dad comes to understand that the thing he needs most isn't publishing a novel ... it's Alex. From the Carnegie nominated author of The Soup Movement Perfect for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyle and Ben Bailey Smith Based on Ben's own experience working as a postal carrier! PRAISE FOR BEN'S PREVIOUS BOOK, MY DAD IS DEFINITELY NOT A CRIME LORD ""In a novel filled with heart and humour, told in the first person, Damian discovers what it means to be a hero. There is a depth to the story which explores themes of masculinity, family and self-awareness with a light touch."" - Just Imagine

Nathalia Buttface and the Most Epically Embarrassing Trip Ever (Nathalia Buttface)

Nigel Smith

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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 (0 reviews)

Laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith. The Most Embarrassing Dad in the world is back and embarrassing Nat even more than ever! This time they’re on holiday in France but everything is far from ‘bonne’!

Tilly's Time to Shine (World Elite Dance Academy)

Kimberly Wyatt

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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 (0 reviews)

The second book in the World Elite Dance Academy series from international superstar, wellbeing guru and Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt Fashionista Tilly has never fitted in – her unique sense of style, her overflowing creativity and her 'attitude problem' means that she's not the average WEDA student. But Tilly is struggling with things hardly anyone knows about – and they're affecting her dancing and school work. Will Tilly find a way to overcome her frustrations and keep her grades up? Or is her WEDA dream over? Join Tilly and her new friends on an exciting, empowering and sometimes scary journey to dance stardom. Kimberly Wyatt rose to fame as a member of one of the biggest girl-groups of all time, The Pussycat Dolls. Together they sold over 55 million records world-wide, before coming to an end in 2010. Now a firm TV favourite for parents and children alike, Kimberly has appeared on scores of high profile shows, notably as lead judge on SKY 1’s Got To Dance, with a healthy cooking segment on ITV's Lorraine, as well as CBBC's Taking the Next Step. She was crowned 2015’s winner of BBC1’s primetime show, Celebrity Masterchef. Passionate about keeping fit, eating well and being the ’best version of yourself’, Kimberly has fast become a positive role model and fitness inspiration for many. She tours schools with her 'Well Fit' campaign with the Youth Sport Trust, promoting the physical and mental wellbeing messages that tie in to her books. In 2014 Kimberly became a mother to Willow. Written in collaboration with Siobhan Curham, author of Dear Dylan, Finding Cherokee Brown, Moonlight Dreamers and editorial consultant on Zoella's global blockbuster, Girl Online.

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Undercover Alien

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My Crush on Niall

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My Mum and the Green-eyed Monster

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My Mum and the Green-eyed Monster

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Pop Girl

Tallia Storm

Pop Girl

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Olly Brown, God of Hamsters

Bethany Walker, Jack Noel

Olly Brown, God of Hamsters

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Behaviour Matters: Hippo Owns Up - A book about telling the truth: Big Book

Sue Graves, Trevor Dunton

Behaviour Matters: Hippo Owns Up - A book about telling the truth: Big Book

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The Sleeping Stones

Beatrice Wallbank (Author), Laura Borio

The Sleeping Stones

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My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything

Ben Davis, Scholastic

My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything

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Nathalia Buttface and the Most Epically Embarrassing Trip Ever (Nathalia Buttface)

Nigel Smith

Nathalia Buttface and the Most Epically Embarrassing Trip Ever (Nathalia Buttface)

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Tilly's Time to Shine (World Elite Dance Academy)

Kimberly Wyatt

Tilly's Time to Shine (World Elite Dance Academy)

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