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Wanda The Warthog Who Worried
$16.99
A joyful celebration of the power of being GREAT, just as you are, from the creators of Brian the Lion who Learned. Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER – a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself… Frowning and grouching and glaring: Wanda the warthog has started comparing. When Wanda does everything she can to change the way she looks and the macaws still don’t take any notice, it’s time for Wanda’s friends to step in to remind her that she is only one who can decide her worth. <ul><li>Perfect for encouraging conversations about being happy to be yourself!</li><li>Fran Stickley’s glorious and gleeful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by Chris Chatterton’s (illustrator of The Hugasaurus) warm, charming illustrations.</li><li>Gentle learning within the framework of a satisfying story.</li></ul>
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Ludwig Van Beethoven
$19.99
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the inspiring life of Ludwig van Beethoven, the trailblazing composer and pianist.
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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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Bath Time!: Aussie Baby's First Words 3
$12.99
It's time for a bath, baby! A first words book for Aussie babies by award-winning creator Tom Jellett.
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Animals On Country
$24.99
This engaging picture book from award-winning brother-and-sister team Victor and Sandra Steffensen inspires children and adults alike to look after animals through Indigenous cultural practices.
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Doctor Who: Where's The Doctor?
$16.99
Find all the Doctors in this jam-packed search-and-find book!Where is the Doctor? The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these incredibly detailed intergalactic images. Search through the Weeping Angels, dig through the Daleks and trawl through the Toymaker's toys to find the Doctor and the TARDIS!
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A Home For Spark The Dragon
$29.99
A moving story about the importance of finding the right home for you, from much-loved actor and activist Michael Sheen, published in association with Shelter.A heartwarming picture book for children of three and up about the importance of home, by much-loved actor and activist Michael Sheen and co-author Jess Webb.When Spark the dragon wakes up to find a storm has destroyed his cosy nest, he must find a new place to live. But Spark soon discovers that a house needs more than just walls to feel like home. Will he ever find the right place for him?This heartwarming story by Michael Sheen and co-author Jess Webb is brought to life by Sarah Massini's stunning illustrations.Publishing in association with homelessness charity Shelter, Puffin and the author Michael Sheen are proud to give e1 for every hardback copy of this book sold in the UK and Ireland to Shelter (registered charity no. 263710 England and Wales, SC002327 Scotland). Shelter will pay an equivalent amount for sales made in Wales to Shelter Cymru (registered charity no- 515902); in Northern Ireland to Housing Rights (registered charity no- NIC 105735); and in Ireland to Focus Ireland (charity no- CHY 7220). Shelter is a charity whose mission is to help support children and families affected by the UK's housing emergency.
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We're Going On A Treasure Hunt: A Lift-the-flap Adventure
$16.99
We're Going On A Treasure Hunt: A Lift-The-Flap AdventureTHE BUNNY ADVENTURES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIESWe're going on a treasure hunt. Yo! Ho! Ho! Help us find the golden coins ... Arrrrr! Off we go!Join the fun as four bunnies set off on a thrilling pirate adventure to find the hidden treasure chest. With ten gold coins to find hidden under the flaps, it's an action-packed treasure hunt! You'll need to watch out for the obstacles along the way - leaping dolphins, colourful parrots, scary sharks and naughty monkeys - and help the bunnies get home in time for a delicious SURPRISE! Stuffed with seafaring fun, this is the perfect gift for everyone who loves adventure.From the bestselling Laura Hughes, illustrator of We're Going on an Egg Hunt and We're Going on an Elf Chase, this gorgeously illustrated lift-the-flap romp is packed full of treasure and tropical creatures perfect for little pirates everywhere!The Bunny Adventures series is the perfect collection for young children, full of exciting adventures, fun lift-the-flap pages, and made of very sturdy paper for little hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come.
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Welcome: A Book About Friendship
$26.99
Welcome: A Book About FriendshipA joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Welcome shows how everyone can be a good friend, and how we can all help others to feel welcome.
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Yum
$19.99
Yum is a mix-and-match book that invites you to flip through its pages to reassemble the fruit cups or create brand new ones. A deliciously fun and interactive way for little ones to discover shapes.
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Slurp
$19.99
Slurp is a mix-and-match book that invites you to flip through its split pages to reassemble the popsicles by matching the patterns or create brand new ones by mixing it up. A deliciously fun and interactive way for little ones to explore colours and patterns.
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Everything You Need To Know About Bushrangers
$19.99
With their qualities of bravery, loyalty, recklessness, courage and the imaginative ways they eluded authority, the exploits of some of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers who robbed, stole livestock and sometimes killed are told here. Ned Kelly, Mad Dan Morgan, Captain Moonlite – relive the stories of Australia’s best-known and most notorious bushrangers. The book also shows us why these dashing and reckless individuals have captured the imagination of so many, their deeds immortalised in song, films and stories.
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Gozzle
$26.99
Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children’s Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh. Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker who won the 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award. The first picture book that she illustrated, Dogs Don't Do Ballet, was also shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. In addition to working on her picture books, Sara lectures in Illustration and Graphic Design at Northumbria University and continues to create work that is exhibited worldwide. She is inspired by many things including second-hand bookshops, old wives tales and trying to spell sounds. Sara lives in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Grow Big, Little Seed
$24.99
Grow Big, Little Seed is a tender, hopeful picture book about miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Illustrated by the papercut artist Sarah Capon (@eyepicturedthis), it's perfect for children aged 2 to 7 and any family celebrating their new baby.Exciting things were happening in Nina’s home. ‘While we wait,’ said Mum, ‘let's plant a seed and watch it grow.’ When Nina plants a pumpkin seed, she imagines herself and a little sister playing in the leaves of a large pumpkin plant. Nina’s mum is pregnant and it seems that Nina’s dreams may soon come true. But despite Nina’s loving care, her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early.As time goes by, her mother is pregnant again, and Nina finds the courage to plant another seed. This time, Nina’s seedling grows and grows, and her family embraces a joyful surprise with not one but two rainbow babies.The perfect picture book to share with any growing family.