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Omnibird
$37.99
This highly illustrated, playful field guide to common international birds brings the art of observology to the science of ornithology, showing the many ways these familiar creatures are remarkable if you take time to look. Have you seen a bird today? Probably, unless you’re reading this in bed. Did you truly look at the bird? To open your ornithological eyes and ears, meet the Omnibird. An Omnibird contains the essential birdiness of every bird—it was born from an egg, has feathers, two legs, a beak and gizzard, perhaps some premium features like spurs or a curuncle. Once you recognize the Omnibird, you’ll see the remarkable in any bird. You’ll be expert at finding extraordinary things around you, just by looking.Omnibird describes 12 common birds from habitats around the world—eagles, owls and seabirds, starlings, ducks and swans. You will explore the incredible internal structure of bird bones, learn what a gizzard stone is for, meet the tiny creatures that live on birds, and find the fascinating in eggs, bird poop, feathers, and flight patterns. Now you’re an Omnibird expert, you’ll look at every bird in new ways every day.
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Mr Santa
$16.99
This soft, light-infused rhyming picture book follows an inquisitive child on a pastel-blue sleigh ride with “Mr Santa”, asking artless questions (“Can you eat clouds?” “Is my brother naughty or nice?”) and waking with a full stocking to wonder: “Was it really real?” Sure to become a seasonal bedtime favourite.
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Dropbear
$25.99
Philip Bunting - author illustrator of award-winning titles Mopoke and Not Cute - introduces the most enigmatic creature in the Australian bush. They say Dropbear is mean, Dropbear is savage . But They are the gossips ... Meet Dropbear, if you dare, and decide for yourself! From Philip Bunting, creator of internationally acclaimed fiction and non-fiction including Mopoke, Not Cute, Give Me Some Space! How Did I Get Here? The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants, and I Wonder
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You've Found Oliver
$26.99
Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in New York City. He is the New York Times bestselling author of You've Reached Sam and When Haru Was Here. Dustin graduated from Amherst College with a BA in Political Science and is currently in a PhD program at Northwestern University. You've Found Oliver is his latest book.
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The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry
$19.99
Liz Pichon is one of the UK's best-loved and bestselling creators of children's books, including Tom Gates and The Mubbles. The Tom Gates series won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story and the younger fiction category of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
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Weirdosaurus
$29.99
Taking a playful peek at some of prehistory's most peculiar and fabulous dinosaurs, Weirdosaurus explores the world as it would have looked during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. The three great ages help to order the book into three chronological chapters, with maps subtly prompting the reader to take in the first principles of plate tectonics and 'continental drift' along the way. Each chapter will describe the most bizarre dinosaur residents of that period, with Bunting's trademark humour and style; including funny annotations, witty jokes and fabulous facts.
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Thomas & Friends: The Steam Team Treasury
$26.99
Explore the world of Sodor with Thomas and the Steam Team in this vibrantly illustrated treasury of four All Engines Go stories. From daring rescues to hilarious adventures, there's something for every young train enthusiast. All aboard!
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Merry Christmas, My Little Cuddle Bug
$14.99
It's Cuddle Bug's first Christmas and she's ready to experience all the joy that the season has to offer in this sweet and colourful rhyming board book. Celebrate the festive season with this adorable addition to the bestselling You're My Little . . . series!
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Claris: Dazzling Diamond Egg
$26.99
Claris: Dazzling Diamond Egg In her latest adventure in Paris, Claris must find a missing Fabergé egg with her best friend, Monsieur! Discover the dazzling ninth picture book in Megan Hess's bestselling and beloved series about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse.Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.Perfect for:Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia. Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures:1. The Chicest Mouse in Paris2. Fashion Show Fiasco3. Bonjour Riviera4. Holiday Heist5. Palace Party6. The Secret Crown7. Pasta Disaster8. Magnificent Mess
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A Pudding For Christmas
$19.99
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are all tucked up inside on Christmas Eve. But what shall they do to pass the time? Make a Christmas pudding of course! Everyone from the Hundred Acre Wood gathers to help make an enormous pudding, fit for a feast. But when little Roo goes missing, Eeyore is inclined to blame the pudding ... This brand-new adventure filled with beautiful new illustrations is a perfect Christmas gift.
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Time For Bed (30th Anniversary Edition)
$19.99
Time For Bed (30th Anniversary Edition)Darkness is falling, and everywhere little ones are growing sleepy and being tucked into bed. Sleep tight!
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Extras
$22.99
The fourth installment of Scott Westerfeld's international bestselling Uglies series – the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.These days it's all about the fame.As if life isn't hard enough when you're fifteen, Aya Fuse's face rank of 451,369 is so low, she's a total nobody. An Extra. But when she meets a clique of girls who pull crazy, dangerous tricks in secret, Aya sees a way to get her popularity rating to soar…Aya is sure she's destined for a life in the spotlight, and if she can just 'kick' the story to show everyone how intensely cool the Sly Girls are, then the spotlight will be on her. But is Aya really prepared to be propelled out of Extra-land and into a world of instant fame, celebrity… and extreme danger?Praise for Uglies‘Fast paced, exciting and thought-provoking.’ The Bookseller's Choice ‘Superb sci-fi.’ Amanda Craig, The Times Supplement ‘Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues’ Publishers Weekly ‘The longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister’ Amanda Craig, The Times ‘With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.’ Kirkus *starred review* ‘This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to judge people by appearances.’ Newcastle Upon Tyne Journal ‘This book is a real thrill-ride and the world utterly convincing.’ Trashionista.com 'Fun, and the many by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases, plus the non-stop action plotting were enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more.’ The Book SmugglersAlso by Scott Westerfeld:UgliesPrettiesSpecials
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Kangaroo And Crocodile
$19.99
Following the success of Possum and Wattle, Bronwyn Bancroft has created a companion volume, Kangaroo and Crocodile, a book of Australian animals and landscapes - from eagles to echidnas, geckos to crocodiles, from desert animals to creatures of the coral reef.
