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After more than fifteen years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick has taken the amazing insights from psychology and psychotherapy out of the consultation room and made them accessible to the wider world. 
 
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Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready--a global organizational transformation and coaching practice--that helps companies large and small adopt new forms of self-organization and dynamic teaming. Clients include Johnson &amp; Johnson, Microsoft, Lloyds Bank, Citibank, Boeing, Mailchimp, Airbnb, Dropbox, and charity: water. 
 
He is also the founder of Murmur--a SaaS startup that helps teams scale culture through the magic of working agreements. The Murmur platform will allow every team on the planet to define and share their ways of working. 
 
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Peppa Pig

Peppa can't wait to go for a day out with her family in their red car. But things don't quite go to plan and the car starts making funny noises. Grandad Dog gives them a new blue car to use while he's mending the red car, but when it starts to rain, Daddy Pig isn't sure how to put up the roof . . . Oh no! 
 
 A sturdy board book featuring Peppa and George that little Peppa Pig fans will love reading. With moving wheels this fun book is ideal for sharing together at both playtime and storytime.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Car Ride

Find out all about what to expect when starting playgroup as Peppa, Madame Gazelle and the rest of the class show George around on his first day. 
 
These simple sticker scenes are perfect for introducing your child to these fun new experiences. 
 
Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

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Peppa and her family are going for a day's cycle ride. Peppa loves cycling down the hill but she's not so keen on pedaling back up. So, when the family meet all of Peppa's friends and decide to have a race, Peppa insists it should be downhill all the way! This first board storybook is perfect for reading and sharing together.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Big Race

Oh dear! Silly George has gone outside in the rain without his rain hat on and now he's caught a cold. Luckily Dr Brown-Bear has some medicine to make him better. 
 
Another delightful Peppa Pig tale that is perfect for reading and sharing together. This storybook is perfect for helping pre-schoolers through those tricky first experiences. 
 
Based on the hit pre-school animation,Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

Peppa Pig: George Catches a Cold

Pedro Pony can't see very well without his glasses. And Peppa Pig is sure she can't see very well either. So Mummy Pig takes her to see Mr Pony, the optician, and Peppa has an eye test. But does she really need glasses? Find out in this new Peppa Pig storybook that is perfect for reading and sharing together. 
Everyone's favourite piggy is the perfect character to help pre-schoolers through tricky first experiences, such as getting their first pair of glasses. 
Based on the hit pre-school animation, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's First Glasses

Peppa and George are learning all about recycling, and so they pay Miss Rabbit a visit. She loves to recycle everything . . . even cars!

Peppa Pig: Recycling Fun

Pedro Pony is poorly, so Peppa Pig and her friends go with Madame Gazelle to visit Pedro in hospital. Pedro shows everyone what the hospital is like - the nurses, the doctor, and of course, the food. Peppa and her friends discover that the hospital isn't so scary after all!

Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to Hospital: My First Storybook

Peppa Pig is going to her very first sleepover at Zoe Zebra's house. The most important thing about a sleepover is that you must not sleep! With music, a midnight feast and a scary story, can Peppa and her friends stay awake? Read more in this delightful piggy tale.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's First Sleepover

This colourful storybook is based on the number one and award-winning preschool children's TV show on Channel 5 and Nickelodeon - Peppa Pig. Read this story and join Peppa and George as they go to playgroup. 
It is George's first day and Peppa doesn't really want him there. But when all of her friends want a little brother too, will Peppa change her mind? 
Find out in this lovely little piggy tale. Read the story to help your little ones find out what it's like to have their first day at preschool, nursery, playgroup or school, with the reassurance that Peppa Pig and George did it too!

Splish, splash! Oh dear, Peppa Pig's pet fish, Goldie, isn't well.  Join Peppa, George and Mummy Pig in this delightful board storybook, based on the number one and award-winning preschool children's TV show on Channel 5 and Nickelodeon, as they take an exciting bus ride to the vet to find out why Goldie isn't eating her food. Be sure to look out for the extra little picture story running throughout the book. Every Peppa fan from 2-5 years old will enjoy this 'first experience' story about caring for your pet, and they will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in the adventure with Peppa and George, and their friends. A story perfect for sharing at school or for snuggling up at bedtime!

Peppa Pig: Peppa's First Pet: My First Storybook

Oops! Peppa and George have made Daddy Pig's shirt all dirty. What will happen when they try to wash out all the mud? A Peppa Pig storybook fans will want to read again and again!

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Washing Day: My First Storybook

Join Peppa and her family in these beautiful storybooks. Perfect for piglets everywhere! 
 
Peppa, George and Mr Dinosaur are going to the dentist. It's George's first visit and he's a teeny bit nervous. Find out how the trip goes in this lovely little adventure.

Peppa Pig: Dentist Trip

Spend the day with Peppa at Granny and Grandpa Pig's house! Peppa and Mummy Pig decide to explore the attic, and stumble across a memory box. What wonderful things will they find inside? 
 
Take a trip down memory lane with this colourful picture book! 
 
Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books: 
Peppa Pig: Granny and Grandpa Pig's Attic 
Peppa Pig: Granny and Grandpa Pig's Day Out 
Peppa Pig: Granny Pig's Chickens

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Memory Box

Peppa has invited Suzy over for a playdate and can't wait to show her round the new house! Join them as they explore Peppa's new bedroom, the playroom, and Evie's nursery! 
 
This fun lift-the-flap story has surprises on every page. What will Peppa and Suzy find? 
 
Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books: 
Peppa Pig: Fairy Peppa: A Lift-the-Flap Book 
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Vehicle Adventure: A Lift-the-Flap Book 
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Swimming Lesson: A lift-the-flap book

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s New House

Peppa is super excited to welcome the new addition to the family! Join the family as they welcome home their new bundle of joy in this heart-warming picture book. 
 
What will Peppa learn now she's a bigger big sister? 
 
Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books: 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's New Baby Sister 
Peppa Pig: Babysitting 
Peppa Pig: Peppa and the New Baby

Peppa Pig: Big Sister Peppa

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