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Charlotte's Web
$45.00
Charlotte's Web is a timeless children's classic written by E. B. White and beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams. This gorgeous full-color hardback edition is perfect for reading aloud and sharing with the whole family.One spring morning, a little girl named Fern rescues a runt pig and names him Wilbur. Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a clever and beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends, and when Wilbur faces a terrible fate, Charlotte must come up with a clever plan to save him.This beloved story is a must-have for any child's bookshelf. Share the magic of Charlotte's Web with your family today.
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Secrets Of The Purple Pearl
$17.99
Secrets Of The Purple PearlFrom Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the highly anticipated second book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb!It’s summertime in Antiquarium and everyone has flocked to the majestic lakeside Purple Pearl Hotel, including the nefarious group of evil mad scientists, the Krenetics Research Association. They haven’t given up on resurrecting their fearsome leader, Talon Sharktüth, and now, they’re hot on the trail of the legendary Purple Pearl, a source of power that is rumored to be lost at the bottom of Kagloopy Lake. All they need to do now is find a mysterious creature called a Shrimpmaid, boil the lake (and everything in it) away, and pluck up the pearl!But Millicent, Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee are onto them, and they are determined to stop the KRA, even though they are now full pariahs in Antiquarium society. While Millicent and the gang work together to prevent the second coming of Talon Sharktüth, they discover more secrets than they bargained for – including where they came from, and who they truly are…It’s a mad science summer vacation they’ll never forget!
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I'm Very Busy
$24.99
I'M Very Busy A poignant – and laugh-out-loud funny – story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care.It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has places to go, Rodney has to see a man about a dog, Regis has to wash his hair and Pearl has a list of items she needs to cross off as quickly as she can. Bridget's friends are all too busy to hang out!Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone?In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers's bold and brilliant art pairs with a powerful story that makes readers realise what truly matters.
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The Cave Downwind Of The Café
$24.99
The Cave Downwind Of The Café 'Glumfoot grew up in a cave, where every morning, father made a bogey broth, served with a spade. He dreamed of something sweeter…'Glumfoot saves the day once again in another brilliantly disgusting story about hungry bellies, bogey broth and human-eating ogres from award-winning author Mikey PleaseA new brilliantly illustrated rhyming picture book from Waterstones Prize Winner Mikey Please, author of The Cafe at the Edge of the WoodsEvery night, Glumfoot dreams of delicious meals and every night he is served the same thing: his dad’s bogey broth. He is overjoyed one day to discover the new café at the edge of the woods – but when one very hungry ogre decides he’ll eat the owner, it’s down to Glumfoot to save the chef, and with it, his dreams of ever having a good meal.Revisit the Cafe at the Edge of the Woods and join Rene and Glumfoot in this return to their gloriously gruesome culinary world where you're never quite sure what's on the menu – or who the customer will be…Perfect Halloween Picture Book – A monster-filled rhyming story for children aged 3-5 yearsRhyming text for easy read-alouds – Catchy rhymes make bedtime reading a breezeIdeal Halloween gift and keepsake – Perfect for Halloween baskets, or for pairing with Waterstones Prize winner, The Cafe at the Edge of the WoodsParent- & Educator-Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning
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Can You See Me?
$17.99
Can You See Me?Tally is ten years old and she's just like her friends.Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be.Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends.Something she can't ignore, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic.Tally's autism means there are things that annoy her even though she wishes they wouldn't.It means that people misunderstand her and feel frustrated by her.People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears–and notices–all of it.And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with.
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A Song For The King
$24.99
A Song For the KingA heartwarming and humorous retelling of the traditional nativity story, told from the viewpoint and 'singing voices' of the baby animals at the inn.Netta the donkey loves to sing with her friends, Esther the sheep and Uzi the camel. They frolic around town from dawn till dusk, braying, bleating and gurgling. But sadly, not everyone likes to listen.Netta falls silent until something so wondrous happens that her song bursts forth once more.A joyful nativity story from award-winning creators Katrina Nannestad and Freya Blackwood.
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Thorn Season
$22.99
Thorn SeasonWith an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy – perfect YA for fans Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse.'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' – Katherine Webber'Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' – S. F. WilliamsonONLY THE SHARPEST WILL SURVIVE“Court is filled with charming vipers,” I said, chin lifted.“But charming or not, we are vipers all the same.”In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders – able to exert a physical power that extends beyond their visible body: a shimmering tendril that can pick a lock, a gentle coil that reaches out to give a loving caress, or an inexorable rope that will kill a man before he knows it is around his neck. Feared and mistrusted for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted.Alissa Paine – heiress of a noble lineage, daughter of a Hunter family – is also a Wielder. And as she approaches her eighteenth Season, Alissa knows she has escaped execution so far only through painful self-control, and the fragile efforts of her beloved father.Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself trapped in a web of hidden intentions – and caught between two equally dangerous men. One is a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairytale prince, who would see her destroyed in an instant if the truth were known – and the other a beguiling foreign ambassador with secret agendas of his own.It’s Rose Season at the palace, but Alissa knows that survival will depend on being the most vicious of the thorns…WIELD YOUR POWER. GUARD YOUR SECRET. SURVIVE THE HUNT.Sharp, funny, sexy and dangerous, and packed full of irresistible twists, Thorn Season is an unforgettable novel that marks the introduction of a major new YA voice and will be the romantasy debut of 2025.
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My Dream Holiday
$24.99
My Dream Holiday Spend time with Ash Barty on her dream holiday! From the bestselling creators of the Little Ash series, Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin.Every sizzling summer, my family travels to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for our dream holiday.Spend time with Ash Barty on her dream family holiday! There's fishing, whale spotting and paddleboarding at the beach, plus games, exploring and animals to see in the bush. At night, there's a campfire, stargazing and thrilling stories until everyone falls asleep in their tents ... to be ready for another fun-filled day!Visit the sun and the sand and the sea with the bestselling creators of the Little Ash series, Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin.
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Alice With A Why Special Edition
$24.99
Alice With a Why Special EditionReturn to Wonderland in this extraordinary reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by one of our most brilliant storytellers‘Spectacular!’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave‘An absolute masterclass’ Hannah Gold‘Enchanting’ Tamzin Merchant‘Wonderful’ Cressida CowellEngland, 1919. Alyce – with a Y – lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmother’s strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.But the land Alyce finds herself in feels different from the Wonderland of her grandmother’s stories – for it is trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland’s problems and, eventually, find her way back home.Enter an enchanting adventure through Wonderland, featuring stunning illustrations by Matthew Land. Starring new characters and old favourites, Alice With a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story, and a modern masterpiece.*Includes bonus chapters from Anna’s epic fantasy, Chronicles of Whetherwhy and the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*
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Funny Kid Seriously Soccer (funny Kid, #14)
$16.99
Funny Kid Seriously Soccer (Funny Kid, #14)Dribble and laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series!Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen.When Max discovers that everyone is more interested in watching soccer than his stand-up routine, he needs to come up with a plan fast. How can he compete with the world's favourite game?Max is the funny kid, but can he score his comedy goal?Half-time shows, terrible coaches and little kids who pee on the goal posts are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.FUNNY KID is the mega-bestselling series from author-illustrator Matt Stanton that has everyone laughing!SERIES AWARDSFunny Kid Prank Wars -- Winner of the 2023 YABBA Award for Fiction for Older ReadersFunny Kid Catastrophe -- Shortlisted for the 2023 Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People
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Don't Tickle The Puppy!
$26.99
Don't Tickle The Puppy! Touch the soft patches to hear the puppy and its friends come to life in this adorable touchy-feely sound book.You'd better not tickle the puppy... because it might just bark if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book.At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language
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Don't Tickle The Penguin!
$26.99
Don't Tickle The Penguin! Touch the soft patches to hear endearing animal sounds in this irresistible book.You'd better not tickle the penguin... because it might just chirp if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear all the different Antarctic animals make their sounds in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along.An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language
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Don't Tickle The Dragon
$26.99
Don'T Tickle The DragonTickle the soft patches in this magical novelty book to hear the dragon and its friends come to life!You'd better not tickle the dragon... because it might just roar if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each magical creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the characters being noisy at once in a foot-stomping musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language
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Don't Tickle The Shark!
$26.99
Don'T Tickle The Shark! When babies and toddlers touch the soft patches in this irresistible novelty book, the sea creatures come to life with hilarious and charming sounds.You'd better not tickle the shark... because it might just splash if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each sea creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the sea animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with: - Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills - Playful music to inspire movement - Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language
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Don't Tickle The Elephant!
$26.99
Don'T Tickle The Elephant! A hilarious novelty book for babies and toddlers combining touchy-feely patches with fun animal sounds.You'd better not tickle the elephant... because it might just trumpet if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing languageWARNING! This product contains button or coin cell batteries which are dangerous. Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. Batteries can cause serious injuries if they are swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Different types of batteries (i.e. Alkaline and Zinc) or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into a fire. Batteries should never be left in the product when not in use for long periods of time. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. This product contains batteries and electronics that may be harmful to the environment; they should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling. Please retain this information for future reference.Battery removal and installation instructions: With a screwdriver, loosen the captive screw and remove the lid to the battery compartment keeping it away from children. Insert the new button cell batteries as shown in the polarity diagram (+/-) inside the battery compartment. Lower the lid back onto the compartment and re-tighten the captive screw.