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Farhana Islam (Author)
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Nabila Adani (Illustrator)
Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves? Is it so they can hide snacks for later? Or because they're a super spy and hiding their secret identity?
Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.
This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love.
Phil Earle (Author)
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Jess Rose (Illustrator)
Florrie has two of everything.
Two lovely brothers . . .
Two smashing parents . . .
Two very cuddled pets.
But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:
one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.
An uplifting picture book that helps young readers embrace change and discuss their feelings around divorce or separation.
Brought to you by the award-winning, best-selling author, of When the Sky Falls, Phil Earle.
Megan Rix (Author)
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Tim Budgen (Illustrator)
Join Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure - this time at a magic show! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.
Young detective Lizzie and her puppy, Lucky, are off to a magic show. But during the performance, a world-famous rabbit disappears - and not on purpose!
Can Lizzie and Lucky find Rudy the rabbit, get to the bottom of who stole him, and why?
With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try!
Lucy Brandt (Author)
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Gladys Jose (Illustrator)
Book 3 in the LEONORA BOLT: SECRET INVENTOR series
Leonora Bolt makes amazing gadgets from any old junk. And her inventions have already stopped villainous Uncle Luther TWICE, though she hasn't rescued her super-scientist parents from him - yet.
Leonora and her pals find clues that lead them to Luther's latest evil plan. It's an amusement park called Brightworld built in a desert, under a massive snow globe - and it's terrible for the environment!
But when all their fancy-pants gadgets fail in the hot-hot heat, it's down to Leonora to use her eco-engineering imagination. Can she invent something to shut down Brightworld and save her parents - before there's a meltdown?
With nothing but courage and Leonora's trusty tool belt to hand, the gang must battle swirling sandstorms, navigate plunging canyons and finish Uncle Luther...FOD GOOD!
Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself.
Marguerite McLaren (Author)
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Hayley Wells (Illustrator)
When someone you love has died there will be sad days and angry days but also happy days and fun days.
Nobody lives forever ... and some wish they could have stayed for longer ...
This sensitively-written and deeply-moving picture book will help children grieve, celebrate and learn how to live and love life when a parent is gone.
With expert advice from the charity, Child Bereavement UK.
Praise for When I'm Gone:
"Beautiful, humane and deeply moving, with illustrations that made me gasp out loud.." Phil Earle
"Marguerite McLaren writes so beautifully and directly about the subject of loss. The reader is given permission to feel all of those difficult feelings that come with grief and also to celebrate happiness and life. Hayley Wells's illustrations are a perfect match. The love in this book makes it shine, I was left with such a warm glow." Polly Dunbar
"This is such a beautiful book - heartbreaking and kind and gentle and wise." Alex Latimer
Ben Lerwill (Author)
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Beatrice Blue (Illustrator)
A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.
Harriet isn't just strong - she's the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well... tricky.
So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated - and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of...
This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you can't help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.
Dick King-Smith (Author)
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Josie Rogers (Author)
Ambrose is a curious young rabbit with a super sense of smell! When Ambrose meets Biddy, the sparky young niece of his caring owner Jim, the two quickly become friends and Biddy pleads to adopt Ambrose as her pet.
Biddy trains Ambrose as a tracker rabbit and his skills are soon put to the test when his sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy's family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose and his extraordinary nose save the day?
Ashley Harris Whaley (Author)
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Ananya Rao-Middleton (Illustrator)
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Hannah Wood (Illustrator)
I Am, You Are is a powerful, practical book to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about disability. Most importantly, the book empowers and encourages children to embrace individuality; to look out for one another, to be respectful and to celebrate disability as diversity.
Sophie Burrows (Author)
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Sophie Burrows (Illustrator)
WARNING: after reading this book, you'll never look at the sea the same way again!
What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles . . . maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well how about . . .
Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don't even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair . . .
You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini monsters, some of the world's most mind-blowing myths and legends revolve around the sea too.
So what are you waiting for? Get ready to dive in and discover some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful and totally wild oceans.
This quirky collection of the sea's strangest facts is perfect for curious kids aged 5–7.
JB Gill (Author)
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Becka Moor (Illustrator)
Dr Dolittle meets Dick King-Smith in this funny, charming animal adventure from pop-star, presenter and award-winning farmer JB Gill. The perfect next read for fans of Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm and David Baddiel's Animalcolm!
'Ace couldn't believe his ears. NO WAY did a pig, two goats and a donkey just speak!'
When Ace receives a surprise gift from a long-lost relative, he and his amazing grandparents pack up their life in the city and move to the countryside to live on a run-down farm.
And there's an even bigger surprise in-store for Ace when he tries on some magical new wellies and realises he can talk to animals! He's going to have to master this new skill to take on the evil Councillor Crabbington, who is determined to shut down the farm!
With a little help from Ginger the Pig, some squawkative hens and a new best friend, Ace must find a way to save the farm before Councillor Crabbington gets his hands on it!
Full of hilarious illustrations from Becka Moor, the illustrator behind Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series!
See what readers are saying about Ace and the Animal Heroes:
'[V]ery entertaining and a pleasure to read for any young child . . . This is a fun read and comes highly recommended.' - The Independent, Children's Book of the Week
'Ace and the Animal Heroes: The Big Farm Rescue is a fun and engaging book that is perfect for children who love animals and adventure. My son couldn't put it down and was captivated by the story from beginning to end.' - Amazon reviewer
'This book is so great! It is clever, funny, and the text and pictures are equally delightful. My children and I can read this over and over again without being tired of it.' - Amazon reviewer
