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The Snail And The Whale
$14.99
Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.
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The Snappy Shark
$19.99
The Snappy Shark Snap! Look out! It’s Mark the shark.Mark loves to play games with his friends.Until, when things don’t go to plan, he starts to feel a bit wobbly and he ... Snaps!But when there’s a commotion in the ocean, can Mark channel his big emotions and use his SAVE to save the day?The perfect story to reassure children that we all have wobbles sometimes, and that’s ok!
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The Speedy Sloth
$19.99
It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn’t believe it—The Great Race was here! The other sloths said it couldn’t be done, but Spike didn’t care, she was ready to run! From award-winning creators, Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners ... The official story chosen for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, read by over 2 million readers across Australia and New Zealand!
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The Starting School List
$19.99
Whether you're feeling scared or excited, brave or shy, this is the perfect book for anyone starting school.
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The Story Of The Little Mole Who Knew It Was None Of His Business
$15.74
A phenomenal success since its publication in 1989, The Story of the Little Mole has delighted adults and children alike to become an all-time humour classic. CELEBRATING 35 YEARS AND OVER 3 MILLION SALES OF A PICTURE BOOK PHENOMENON!This joyful, mischievous and characterful picture book tells the tale of a little mole who wakes up one morning only to have one of the other animals 'do its business' on his head. The lovably outraged Little Mole then sets out to track down the culprit to exact his revenge in his own little way.This new anniversary edition celebrates 35 years since the original publication. It includes a stunning hardback and luxurious slipcase, both stunningly foiled. It is a fantastic gift for fans, or those yet to be introduced to the book.As well as the story and all the original artwork, this edition features some bonus content about the author and illustrator, to further celebrate the brilliant creators of this modern classic.
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The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of
$34.99
Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of The Eden Project and Cambridge Science Centre, an Ambassador for the WWF and was for nine years a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and The Woodland Trust. He is on the board of Cambridge University Botanic Garden, and is a Fellow of the Linnean Society, the Zoological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society. He continues to take a keen interest in plants; especially economic botany, ethnopharmacology and plant genetic resources, and has accompanied several Kew botanical expeditions, making short films about their discoveries.Raxenne Maniquiz is an illustrator and graphic designer based in the Philippines, whose work is often bursting with native botanicals. No matter the subject matter, her skillful handling of deep, painterly strokes and brilliant contrasting colours always breeds beautiful results. Raxenne's finely textured illustrations and signature colourful backgrounds have emblazoned branding campaigns, product packaging, apparel, stationery and murals, not to mention lighting up multiple publications.Jiatong Liu is a Chinese born illustrator who lives in London. He went to Kingston university to study illustration in 2019. After finishing his master's degree, he became a freelance illustrator and teacher in 2021. As a young talent illustrator, he has won several prestigious awards for his illustration work during these two years, including Communication Arts, Young Ones ADC and 3X3 award. Liu has developed quite a distinctive style that reflects the visuals of his wildest dreams. His ability to manifest the world from his imagination into these unique pieces makes him a true visionary.
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The Style Secrets Of Gareth Mcgreen
$26.99
The Style Secrets Of Gareth McGreen Gareth McGreen was a stylish toad, no toad in the town appeared finer. He always impressed with the way that he dressed; a fabulous fashion designer! Gareth McGreen is a toad who sews, designing the very best clothes for creatures from all over the world! Until one day when he just can’t find the right design for a shy young possum. Can Gareth unlock the style secrets he needs to create the perfect fit?
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The Super Speedy Sloth (the Speedy Sloth #2)
$19.99
Ever since she was small, Spike wished she could be a Super Speedy Sloth on a great rescue spree. The other sloths said it just wasn’t right. But Spike was ready to show them her might! A joyful and inspiring zero-to-hero story by award-winning creators Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie.
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The Three Little Pigs (true Crime Fairy Tales)
$16.99
There’s a new case to solve in Fairy Tale Town – the three little pigs have had their houses blown down! Slide, open and search the pictures to look for clues, then follow the rhyme and solve the crime. This interactive whodunit board book is perfect for little detectives. Little ones will love this exciting twist on a classic tale, with a variety of fun novelties to explore throughout.
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The Tooth Fairy
$24.99
A charming fairytale original to Shirley Barber about what happens to baby teeth when the Tooth Fairy comes to take them away . . .
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The Tractor Has A Wobbly Wheel
$19.99
What to do with a tractor that keeps breaking down? Call in the farm animals: they will sort it!
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The Two-hearted Numbat
$19.99
A beautiful First Nations picture book from the award-winning Indigenous creators Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina, The Two-Hearted Numbat is an uplifting tale about identity and balancing the needs of others with your own.There was once a numbat who had two hearts. Numbat's first heart was a feather, and when he wore it he felt soft and gentle. His second heart was a stone, and when he wore it he felt powerful and strong. But it was troublesome to have two hearts. Numbat decided it would be better to have only one - but which heart should he choose?The Two-Hearted Numbat is an uplifting tale about identity, perfect for younger readers.
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The Ugly Five
$24.99
The Ugly FiveWho's that singing on the savanna?It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa!The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou storkswagger proudly across the savanna,rejoicing in their ugliness–and delighting their babies,who think they're perfect just the way they are.Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals,Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's brand-new picture bookis a jubilant celebration of animalswho are often rather unloved.The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud,while bold, comical illustrationsbring the savanna spectacularly to life.
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The Ultimate Animal Alphabet Book
$29.99
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
$14.99
Eric Carle's classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, in board book format.A much-loved classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children.
