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The World is a Wonderland Collection
Nancy Tillman
This collection of five mini board books takes a fantastical approach to the world, asking what might be possible if the moon could be owned or if you were an animal. Each one concludes that, no matter what, you will be loved. Age 1+

£12.99

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A Raft of Otters
Collective Nouns Flash Cards from A to Z
Chronicle Books
From the relatively unknown Aurora of Polar Bears, through the more familiar Caravan of Camels and Shiver of Sharks, to a Zeal of Zebras, these A–Z flash cards introduce the idea of collective nouns as well as the alphabet. Printed on sturdy card and using colourful, stylized artwork, they are decorative as well as functional. Slightly off-mint. Age 2+.

£12.99

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£7.99
Mr Men Magical Treasury
20 Funny Fairy Tales to Share
Adam Hargreaves
As a boy Adam Hargreaves inspired his father, Roger, to create the Mr Men, and this book is written and illustrated by him. These 20 stories have fairy-tale themes, feature ogres, witches, and fairies, and include a range of Mr Men and Little Miss characters. Age 2+

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Freddie and the Fairy
Julia Donaldson;Illus. Karen George
Although Bessie-Belle promises to grant Freddie his every wish, she can’t hear very well and his wishes come out wrong – but it is Freddie’s mumbling to blame, not Bessie-Belle’s magic. Age 3+

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The Shrew that Flew
A Harry & Lil Story
Julia Copus;Eunyoung Seo
Candy Stripe Lil (a shrew) and Harry the Hog are on their way to Badger’s birthday party. The guests have been told to wear hats, and when the wind blows Lil’s cap away, she must fly after it. Age 3+

£6.99

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My First Book of ABCs
Chiltern Books
This board book features a colourful illustration for each letter of the alphabet, encouraging the development of language and phonics skills, while the lift-the-flap format aids the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Age 3+

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My First Book of Numbers
Chiltern Books
Filled with pictures to explore and flaps to lift, this colourful board book helps to develop first counting skills by introducing the numbers from one to ten, while the interactive format encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

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The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots
Beatrix Potter;Illus. Quentin Blake
Kitty seems to be a serious, well-behaved cat, but come nightfall, she goes hunting. Unfortunately, she is a terrible hunter and finally comes unstuck – but most terribly stuck – when she meets a foxy poacher, Mr Tod. Beatrix Potter wrote this story in 1914, but it was never illustrated until 2016, when Quentin Blake was asked to draw the pictures. Off-mint and felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. Age 3+

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Happily Ever After: Little Red Riding Hood
Illus. Celeste Hulme
In this retelling of the enduring children’s tale, the wolf first appears as a shadow. His not-so-grisly end comes thanks to an avalanche of contents from an overstuffed cupboard. Age 3+

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Here Come the Trolls!
Ron Butlin: Illus. James Hutcheson
‘The house where we live has / so many holes, / it leaks like a sieve and is / cram-full of trolls!’ For anyone with a troll control problem, Rob Butlin’s story in verse, with action-packed pictures by James Hutcheson, describes their watery eviction. Age 3+

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Retold by Alison Ritchie;Illus. Alison Jay
This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the classic tale of the twelve princesses whose shoes mysteriously wear out every night. The king offers a reward to anyone who can uncover their secret. Many princes try and fail, but then a wounded soldier visits the palace… Age 4+

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My Beastly Book of Monsters
150 Ways to Doodle, Scribble, Color and Draw
Arnaud Boutin
Cut out monster confetti, get up an anti-monster petition, and let your imagination run wild creating new monsters and squishing old ones. Age 4+

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Narwhals
Meet the Unicorns of the Sea
Red Shed
Including over 100 stickers, this activity book contains a plethora of interesting facts about narwhals – plus jokes, stories, mazes, word jumbles, drawing tasks and colouring-in pages. Age 5+

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Robots
6 Robots to Build and Decorate
Roberto Stelzer
Comprising six pages of cardboard press-outs, this activity book provides colourful robots that can be built without the use of glue or scissors. Each of the three models has a colour version to customize with the stickers provided, and a plain, white alternative so that readers can create their own designs. Age 5+

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The Book of Me
Adam Frost
Structured around questions such as ‘Would you rather talk to animals, or speak every language in the world?’, and featuring quizzes and creative tasks, this activity book encourages children to create a unique record which is all about themselves. Age 6+

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How Things Work
Sophie Dauvois
Offering a balanced mix of facts and fun, this illustrated compendium features activities including quizzes, games and crafts, all themed around questions such as 'What makes machines go?' and ‘What are sound and light?' Age 6+

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Reynard the Fox
Tales from the Life of Reynard the Fox
Renate Raecke;Illus. Jonas Lauströer
In these traditional tales first told in the Middle Ages, subjects gather at the lion king’s court and complain of Reynard’s terrible deeds. The trickster fox is summoned to defend himself, but will he get his just deserts? Age 6+

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A Miscellany of Magical Beasts
Simon Holland
This illustrated guide to 16 mythical creatures, including giants, dragons, centaurs and unicorns, describes their features and characteristics, their origins, and the myths that surround them. It also offers advice on how to outwit a werewolf and deal with elvish spells. Age 7+

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The Human Body
Organs, Body Systems, Functions
Naumann & Gobel Verlagsgesellchaft
Employing detailed diagrams and cross-sections, this guide to the human body demonstrates the inner workings, functions and interactions of each organ and system. Slightly off-mint. Age 9+

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Mammals
Anatomy, Behaviour, Habitat
NGV
Organized by genera, such as primates, land carnivores and ungulates, this volume outlines the characteristics of the main species within each category, illustrated with colour photographs and anatomical drawings. Slightly off-mint. Age 9+

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Dinosaurs
Discoveries, Species, Extinction
NGV
This volume traces the origins of life and studies the eras during which dinosaurs roamed the earth. It reveals the habitats and characteristics of the main species and considers what may have contributed to their extinction. Slightly off-mint. Age 9+

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The Earth
Oceans, Continents, Universe
NGV
Covering curriculum topics including geology, geography and climatology, this comprehensive introduction to our planet describes the earth's structure, surface and atmosphere and explains the natural phenomena connected to each. Slightly off-mint. Age 9+

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Technology
Discoveries, Inventions, New Technology
NGV
Beginning with an overview of early milestones in human innovation, such as the wheel, this volume moves on to consider sources of energy, forms of transport, and how technology, both old and new, informs our everyday lives. Slightly off-mint. Age 9+

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Uncle Shawn & Bill
And the Almost Entirely Unplanned Adventure
AL Kennedy;Illus. Gemma Correll
This tale of eccentric Uncle Shawn and his attempts to rescue both Bill Badger and four depressed llamas from a terrible fate is illustrated with comic line drawings by Gemma Correll.

£6.99

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Chineasy for Children
ShaoLan
The Chineasy system uses pictures to help children remember the formation of simplified Chinese characters. Grouped by topics including animals, nature and China itself, this book teaches 100 of the most basic and useful words. Off-mint and felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. Age 7+

£12.95

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Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen
These ten fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, some familiar and others less well-known, are read by the finalists of the Naxos Audio Books/The Times Voice of the Year competition, with each story accompanied by classical music and sound effects.

£10.99

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The Land of Neverendings
Kate Saunders
Emily comes to terms with her sister’s death in unexpected ways, as she is whisked off to a land of talking toys created from her own imagination. This novel from the award-winning author of Five Children on the Western Front tackles grief with honesty and humour. Age 9+

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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
Sue Townsend
Adrian Mole's painfully frank diary offers a glimpse into the tormented life of a 'misunderstood intellectual’ as he attempts to navigate the challenges posed by his parents' unhappy marriage, being a bully-magnet, acne and unrequited love. Age 12+

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My First… - 2 Books
Aino-Maija Metsola
The two titles included in this set are: My First Animals (Read more...) My First Words (Read more...)

$25.98

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My First Mr. Men
Nursery Rhymes
Roger Hargreaves
This sturdy board book retells five traditional nursery rhymes, including 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' and 'Baa Baa Black Sheep', placing Mr Men in the leading roles. Age 1+

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The Chicken Who Had a Toothache
Bénédicte Guettier
When Chicken’s eggs are hatching, she discovers she has four chicks… and a crocodile. Undeterred, she takes them off to the dentist, where the crocodile discovers an uncomfortable truth. Age 2+

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alison Jay
Fall, run, drink, shrink... In this board book, Alison Jay depicts scenes from Alice’s adventures and sums them up in a single word; so that the Lobster and the Mock Turtle simply ‘dance’ and in the Pool of Tears you ‘swim’. Age 1+

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The Tiddlytubbies
The Teletubbies visit the Tiddlytubbies in this entertaining board book. Young readers can join in with simple actions, such as clapping, knocking and waving, and have fun repeating the names of all the ‘Tubbies’. Age 1+

£4.99

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My First Words
An Illustrated Introduction for Little Learners
Aino-Maija Metsola
With pages designed to be turned by little hands, this brightly illustrated board book introduces 70 everyday words grouped by theme, with a prompt to encourage discussion on every spread. Age 1+

$12.99

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My First Animals
An Illustrated Introduction for Little Learners
Aino-Maija Metsola
This board book offers a colourful introduction to 70 animals, from those readily seen in gardens, farms or ponds to those living in the sea, savanna or jungle, and includes simple questions to engage young minds. Age 1+

$12.99

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Dragons
My First Library
Dreamworks
Based on the How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series Dragons: Riders of Berk, the six stories in this slipcase follow the adventures of a young Viking boy named Hiccup and his fire-breathing companion Toothless. Age 3+

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Silver Bells and Cockle Shells
Illustrated Classic Nursery Rhymes
Illus. Henriette Willebeek Le Mair
Originally published as Our Old Nursery Rhymes in London in 1911, this collection of 30 perennial favourites was illustrated by the Dutch artist Henriette Willebeek Le Mair (1889–1966). Framed in decorated cartouches, and in delicate, muted colours, her watercolours feature carefully observed children at play (often drawn from life, as Henriette ran a private nursery), set in landscapes or interiors that are full of interest. Age 3+

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Sloth Slept On
Frann Preston-Gannon
In this entertaining picture book, the children find an unidentified, sleeping creature in their garden and decide to send it home. When the mysterious creature finally wakes up, it’s in for a big surprise. Age 3+

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Mr Men: Happy Fun
Roger Hargreaves
Written in consultation with a literary expert, this simple story for new readers follows Mr Happy as he attempts to cheer up Mr Grumble, with a little help from Mr Strong. Age 3+

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I Can Do it
Play-and-Learn Activities to Help Your Child Discover the World the Montessori Way
Maja Pitamic
Based on sound principles of early childhood development, the 70 activities in this practical guide will help to develop the senses, language, number skills and scientific understanding of children aged between three and five. Off-mint.

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Shaping Up Summer
Maths in Nature
Lizann Flatt
Creatures that flourish in North America in the summertime include beavers, puffins and newts, and here their characteristics are used to introduce the basics of geometry, including two- and three-dimensional shapes, symmetry and spatial awareness. Part of the Maths in Nature series, the text encourages independent problem solving by asking questions about the illustrations, and includes notes about the plants and animals that are referred to. Age 3+

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Counting on Autumn
Maths in Nature
Lizann Flatt
With colourful double-spreads offering plenty of squirrels, bears, geese and whales to count, this title in the Maths in Nature series introduces number bonds, basic addition and subtraction, and the two, five, and ten times tables. The text encourages independent problem solving by posing questions about the nature-themed illustrations, and includes notes about the North American species of plants and animals that are referred to. Age 3+

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Sizing Up Winter
Maths in Nature
Lizann Flatt
By studying wintry scenes featuring snowy owls, otters, weasels and the Northern Lights, children are encouraged to develop an understanding of notions of size, such as measuring, area, capacity and mass. Part of the Maths in Nature series, the book encourages independent problem solving by posing questions based on the illustrations, and includes notes about the North American plants and animals it refers to. Age 3+

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Big City Explorer
Where Can I Go?
Maggie Li
In this illustrated guide for young explorers, a penguin takes an alphabetical tour of 28 world cities from Amsterdam to Washington DC. Each spread includes historical information, key facts and famous landmarks, and provides directions using the book’s built-in compass. Age 4+

£11.99

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Tank Engine Thomas Again
The Railway Series
Wilbert Vere Awdry;Illus. C Reginald Dalby
Originally published in 1949 this was among the first titles written by Reverend Awdry. Reprinted in a small format hardback and with its original illustrations by C Reginald Dalby, the book contains four short stories about Thomas’s adventures on the branch line. Age 4+

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Dot to Dot
Puzzle Masters
Sarah Wade
Is it a Russian cathedral or a Highland cow? These 28 extreme dot-to-dot puzzles have between 300 and 800 dots to join up to reveal pictures of wildlife, pets, structures and patterns. There are clues with each puzzle and the answers are revealed at the back of the book. Age 6+

£9.99

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The Flat Stanley Collection
(six books in one)
Jeff Brown
This compendium collects all six of the original books by Jeff Brown from the first Flat Stanley story, published in 1964, to Stanley, Flat Again, in which our hero is re-flattened after being struck by a tennis ball. Age 6+

£9.99

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The Emperor's Nightingale and Other Feathery Tales
Jane Ray
Gathered from around the world by an award-winning illustrator and author, these twelve poems and stories all feature a bird as a central character. They include an Indian tale about a golden swan that donates its feathers to a poor family, a Native American story in which a heron races a humming bird, and retellings of favourites such as The Owl and the Pussy Cat and Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince. Age 6+

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The Elephant's Friend
And Other Tales from Ancient India
Marcia Williams
This colourful large-format picture book retells seven animal folk tales from ancient India, including ‘The Foolish Lion’, ‘The Talkative Tortoise’ and ‘The Monkey and the Crocodile’. Slightly off-mint. Age 5+

£6.99

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John Grisham Collection
(six volumes)
John Grisham
Theodore Boone’s father is a lawyer, his mother is a lawyer and, although he is only 13-years-old, Theo is absolutely determined to be a lawyer. Already an expert on the criminal justice system, Theo is investigating crime and bringing criminals to justice in Strattenburg, Pennsylvania. In these six cases he comes up against corrupt officials, exam cheats, kidnappers and even murderers. Age 9+

£50.94

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Stories of War
Michael Morpurgo
This three-novel collection examines conflict from different perspectives: two boys evacuated to the country in Friend or Foe, Jewish children fleeing the Nazis in Waiting for Anya and animals at the front in War Horse. These stories do not avoid the horrors of battle, but reflect the bravery and heroism of ordinary individuals caught up in events beyond their control. Age 8+

£9.99

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Survival Skills Handbook
Maps and Navigation
Bear Grylls
This illustrated, pocket-sized guide provides junior explorers with the information they need to embark on an outdoor adventure in safety. Step-by-step instructions list the essentials to take, and include how to use a compass and read a map.

£6.99

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Deadly Days in History
Terry Deary;Illus. Martin Brown
Awful assassinations, bloody battles, revolting revolutions and fearful famines... History has always been horrible (or at least since 1993 when Horrible Histories first appeared), but this book is a selection of its most dreadful dates. Beneath the blood and bullets, the book is packed with proper historical facts on 50 gruesome events, from a massacre in Talheim around 5000 BCE to a Nazi death camp. Age 9+

£12.99

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The Adventures of Pipi the Pink Monkey
Carlo Collodi
With his pink fur and thrill-seeking nature, Pipi stands out from the crowd in the forest of Hullabaloo. Based on the original story by Pinocchio author Carlo Collodi, this witty tale is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Age 9+

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The Hundred and One Dalmatians
Dodie Smith;Illus. David Roberts
In this new, illustrated edition of the children’s classic first published in 1956, Pongo and Missis live happily with their two humans and 15 little ones, but then the puppies are stolen and the Dalmatians mount a desperate rescue mission. Age 8+

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Mary Poppins
The Original Story
PL Travers
In the first of the series of classic stories by PL Travers, the East Wind blows Mary Poppins into the home of the Banks children, changing the family forever. Age 9+

£6.99

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Classic School Stories - 2 Books
Enid Blyton
The two titles included in this set are: First Term at Malory Towers (Read more...) The Twins at St Clare's (Read more...)

£39.98

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Mr Wolf - 2 Books
Jean Fearnley
The two titles included in this set are: Mr Wolf and the Three Bears (Read more...) Mr Wolf and the Enormous Turnip (Read more...)

£13.98

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Marvel Universe - 3 Books
Marvel
Following the adventures of Marvel superheroes such as Iron Man, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk, these novels for younger readers retell the stories played out in the blockbuster films from Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The three titles included in this set are: Iron Man (Read more...) The Incredible Hulk (Read more...) The Avengers (Read more...)

$34.97

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The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs
Mark Sperring;Maddie Frost
This rhyming celebration of the love between parent and offspring introduces baby animals including ducklings, seal pups, penguins and tiger cubs – the common denominator being that they all love to hug. Age 1+

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Elmer's Walk
David McKee
Elmer the Elephant sees, hears and smells amazing things on his mindful walk, but the other animals are far too busy to stop and appreciate the wonders of nature with him. Age 1+

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Dig Dig Digging ABC
Margaret Mayo;Alex Ayliffe
This colourful rhyming picture book features a verse for every letter of the alphabet, using action verbs to describe vehicles of all kinds, from a rushing ambulance to a zooming rocket. Age 2+

$16.99

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Jellicle Cats
TS Eliot;Illus. Arthur Robins
Jellicle cats have cheerful faces, Jellicle cats have bright black eyes… This poem taken from TS Eliot's Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats is illustrated by Arthur Robins who with his customary wit and sense of fun makes this a perfect introduction to poetry for the young child, as the Jellicle Moon rises and the Jellicle Ball begins. Age 2+

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Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney
Little Nutbrown Hare just cannot explain how much he loves Big Nutbrown Hare; and Big Nutbrown Hare always has a way of loving him more. Then, when he is almost too tired to think and about to fall asleep, the little hare is inspired by the moon. First published in 1994, this timeless tale is illustrated with Anita Jeram's hare paintings. Age 3+

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All the Year Round
John Yeoman;Illus. Quentin Blake
Exuberantly illustrated by Quentin Blake, this rhyming story depicts a year in the life of an eccentric family as they dress like insulated polar bears in January, make a terrible mess when spring cleaning in April, and retreat to bed in December. Age 3+

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The Littlest Dreamer
A Bedtime Adventure
Suzanne Smith;Illus. Charlotte Cooke
Every night, a little boy travels to a fantastical world of dreams where he can be anything he wants – a football champion, a pirate, a zookeeper or even the proud owner of a pet dinosaur. Age 2+

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Sing and Play Animals
Pie Corbett
Featuring a selection of well-known nursery rhymes with extra, animal-themed verses plus games, questions and things to make and do, this engaging title aims to introduce young readers to creatures large and small. Age 3+

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Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Story Book and DVD
Martin Waddell;Illus. Barbara Firth
Little Bear is scared of the dark all around him. Big Bear brings a lantern, but it’s still too gloomy. Big Bear doesn’t give up, however, until he finds the perfect solution. This comforting story has been a children’s classic since 1988. Age 3+

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First Words
Art Charts
Aino-Maija Metsola
This large-format, brightly illustrated picture book, from an award-winning Finnish illustrator and designer, groups words together on ten single-sided pages, in order that they can be displayed on a wall. These posters help young children to recognize numbers, colours, animals, shapes and seasons, and are complemented by clearly presented question pages that encourage observation and understanding. Age 2+

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All About…
Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet (four volume set)
Laura Dollin
Fans will know that Pooh is a bear of very small brain, Piglet is kind, Eeyore is gloomy and Tigger is bouncy. Now young readers can get to know their favourite characters even better in these colourful picture books. Each title includes a story, a rhyme and facts about four of AA Milne’s most memorable creations. Age 3+

£23.96

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A Filth of Starlings
A Compilation of Bird and Aquatic Animal Group Names
Patrick George
A school of whales, a flock of geese, a pod of dolphins: these are familiar group names, but have you heard of a flamboyance of flamingoes, a descent of woodpeckers or a smack of jellyfish? This book has all these and more, with information on each fish, animal or bird and a big colourful picture that cleverly illustrates both the creature and its collective noun. Age 5+

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Kokeshi Kimono Book
Annelore Parot
Featuring die-cuts, gatefolds and lift-the-flap elements, this picture book introduces four kimono-clad Kokeshi dolls. Each page offers a different activity to complete and an opportunity to learn some basic Japanese vocabulary, including the days of the week. Age 5+

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An Artist's Alphabet
Norman Messenger
In this ingenious A–Z, artist Norman Messenger has transformed objects and animals into the letters – capitals and lower case – of the alphabet: capital L is a boot and the laces are lower case, an enormous snake winds itself into capital Q while two small snakes hang from a branch, and Z is composed entirely of clouds. Age 5+

£15.00

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The Book of the Howlat
James Robertson;Illus. Kate Leiper
The Howlat was a young owl, with dowdy, fluffy feathers and a hooked beak. He blamed Nature for his ugliness and appealed to the other birds for help. They took pity on poor Howlat; but as soon as they had decked him out in finery, he became impossibly conceited – which is when they flew off and left him alone in the night. This ancient Scottish fable is retold by James Robertson with magnificent illustrations by Kate Leiper.

£12.99

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The Mysteries Collection
Enid Blyton
Comprising three mystery stories first published in the 1940s – The Spiteful Letters, The Missing Necklace and The Hidden House – this collection sees the Five Find-Outers, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets, Fatty and Buster the dog, dealing with anonymous notes, jewel thieves and a kidnapping. Donning disguises, searching for clues and interviewing suspects, the five piece together the evidence and solve each mystery. Fascimilie. Age 7+

£14.99

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Horrible Histories Beastly Book Set
Ten Beastly Books
Terry Deary;Illus. Martin Brown
From Awful Egyptians and Groovy Greeks to the Woeful Second World War, by way of Measly Middle Ages, Terrifying Tudors and Vile Victorians, here is Terry Deary's 'history with the nasty bits left in'. Awash in blood and guts, shameless alliteration, and drawings by Martin Brown, the Beastly Book Set contains ten volumes; the other four books are Rotten Romans, Vicious Vikings, Gorgeous Georgians and the Frightful First World War. Age 7+

£59.90

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Meet the Artist: JMW Turner
An Art Activity Book
Illus. Lizzy Stewart
This activity book introduces aspects of Turner’s life and uses some of his most famous paintings to inspire drawing and writing projects that explore nature and weather, landscape and watercolour painting effects. Age 7+

£6.99

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My Body
Explained and Illustrated
Gestalten
With easy to follow text and hand-drawn illustrations, this resource book provides answers to many of the questions that children may have about the inner workings of their bodies, from how grazes heal to how the digestive system helps to turn food into energy. Age 9+

£16.95

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Cars, Trains, Ships & Planes
A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle
Clive Gifford
When it comes to travelling by land, air or sea, humans have shown remarkable creativity. From the penny farthing and George Stephenson’s Rocket, through the record-breaking Blue Bird to today’s supercars, spacecraft and nuclear submarines, this is a visual tour of the history of vehicles. Age 9+

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Very Important Dinosaurs
My Encyclopedia of
James Mitchem
In this colourful encyclopedia, the directory of dinosaurs is divided into types (including grazers, predators, giants and sharp, bumpy and spiky ones) and provides realistic artworks and information on each creature’s diet, habitat, size and how to pronounce its name. Other chapters describe the prehistoric world, life as a dinosaur and research as a palaeontologist. Age 8+

£14.99

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Betsy First Experiences - 2 Books
Helen Stephens
The two titles included in this set are: Betsy Goes to School (Read more...) Betsy Visits Her Grandparents (Read more...)

£13.98

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£4.99
Best Games - 2 Books
Àngels Navarro
These colourful books, printed on thick card, contain everything you need to play ten board games, with double-sided boards and counters to punch out, a die to assemble, clear explanations of the rules and a note of how long each game takes to play. Age 8+ and not suitable for children under 3. The two titles included in this set are: The 10 Best Games of All Time (Read more...) The 10 Best Games in the World (Read more...)

£29.90

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Thomas Goes Crash!
Egmont
When Thomas gets ideas above his station and decides he doesn't need a driver any more, he soon learns that pride comes before a fall, or in his case, a crash. Age 3+

£6.99

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Night Monkey Day Monkey Magnet Book
Julia Donaldson;Illus. Lucy Richards
Night Monkey and Day Monkey may live in opposite worlds, but they soon learn to be the best of friends. This sturdy magnet board book includes ten reusable magnetic pieces to help little ones interact with the story. Age 3+

£9.99

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Too Many Carrots
Katy Hudson
Forced to move out of his burrow because he has filled it to the brim with his favourite vegetable, Rabbit asks his friends for help. However, they soon find themselves playing second fiddle to his carrot collection. Age 4+

£6.99

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£3.50
Let's Play a Game
All You Need to Play Six Board Games
Okido
Aimed at young children, the independent magazine Okido was started to encourage an interest in science and creativity. This innovative Okido game set contains six board games that are simple and fun to play but also designed to help children with first maths, coordination and matching and sorting skills. The set contains a spinner and counters and the games include Space Race and The Rumble-fart Game. Age 4+

£14.95

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£8.99
Wolfie's Secret
Nicola Senior
Everyone knows wolves are supposed to be growly, fierce and mean, but when the Three Little Pigs discover that Wolfie would rather bake a cake than huff and puff, things get interesting. Age 4+

£6.99

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£3.50
Two Giants
Michael Foreman
Boris and Sam are giants who live in a perfect, peaceful land – until they quarrel and their world grows dark and miserable. How can they be friends again? The answer is in their socks. Age 4+

£6.99

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£2.99
Charley's First Night
Amy Hest;Illus. Helen Oxenbury
Charley is Henry's new puppy and although he has a pillow bed in the warm kitchen, with Henry's teddy bear and Henry's clock for company, Charley really wants to be in Henry's bed. This simple tale by Amy Hest, with Helen Oxenbury's illustrations, captures the magic of getting your first puppy. Age 4+

£6.99

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£2.99
Grumpy Gertie
Sam Lloyd
In this Funny Prize-winning board book, Gertie wakes up in a grump that affects everyone she sees. When she meets monkey swinging by his legs from a tree, everything turns upside down (including the book). Age 3+

£7.99

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£3.99
A Journey Through Nature
Steve Parker;Illus. John Haslam
Meet a possum in the city and a tiger in the mangroves… This visual safari travels through various habitats to introduce the animals that live there, with simple descriptions, bright illustrations, a fun quiz and activity, and a jacket that unfolds into a colourful poster. Age 5+

£9.99

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£4.99
Paper Robots
Alexander Gwynne
The 20 robot characters in this activity book are pressed out of the coloured pages, folded and glued to make 3D models. A series of game cards are included, to stage a battle based on the characters’ strength, speed and intelligence. Age 6+

£8.99

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£3.99
Paper Play
Roll It, Rip it, Fold it, Snip it
Lydia Crook
Each page of this book is designed to be coloured, cut or folded to create something ‘much more than a simple piece of paper’, including puppets, paper chains and, of course, some classic paper aeroplanes. Age 8+

£9.99

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£4.99
Build Your Own Paper Air Force
Trevor Bounford
Trevor Boundford's third book of paper planes contains 35 models to print, fold and fly, including simple instructions and information about how real planes and gliders soar. It includes a CD of ready-to-print PDF templates, with several customizable patterns and colours. From the simple Mission to the complex Phoenix, there is a plane for every level of expertise. Age 10+

$18.95

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£6.99
More Tales from the Greek Legends
Bellerophon & Pegasus, Orpheus & Eurydice and Other Tales from Ancient Greece
Read. Benjamin Soames;Edward Ferrie
Bellerophon and Pegasus set off in search of the fearful three-headed Chimera, and Echo’s love for Narcissus is doomed. The acclaimed actor Benjamin Soames narrates a collection of 10 tales from Ancient Greece, with a soundtrack of classical music. Age 9+. Unabridged.

£10.99

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£4.99
Stories from Shakespeare
David Timson;Read. Juliet Stevenson;Michael Sheen
The noted actors Juliet Stephenson and Michael Sheen retell ten of Shakespeare's most famous works in modern English prose. The stories, including Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Henry V, incorporate lines of dialogue from the original plays and key plot points are explained. Age 9+

£13.99

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£5.99