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The Haunted Playground
From the bestselling author of Wonder comes a spine-tingling Halloween picture book adventure!I cast the spell that brings to life this playground of the night.Here my phantoms come-but not to spook or fright.They're here because they want to laugh, to frolic and be merry.They're here because they need to take a break from being scary.When all the trick-or-treating is done and children are tucked in, ghosts are drawn to one special place: the Haunted Playground! Ruled by Rex Magnificus, ghosts arrive not to haunt but to play. But will the appearance of two human children interrupt their revelry?From two master storytellers, this Halloween story is a modern classic!
£14.99
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Ballet Shoes
The first official picture book adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's Ballet Shoes, beautifully illustrated and sure to capture the imaginations and hearts of a new generation of readers.Meet Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil - three adopted sisters who share a dream of truly making something of their name. Posy, the youngest of the sisters, loves to dance, twirl and prance. Pauline, the eldest sister, also feels happiest on stage treading the boards as an actress. But, Petrova, the middle sister, would rather be behind the scenes.As the young girls start their journey at The Children's Academy of Dance and Stage Training, will they be able to discover their true callings, tap into their own unique talents, and work together to achieve their dreams?With a heartwarming message of the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood and following your true passions, this retelling of a timeless tale is brought to life with beautiful storytelling and stunning artwork by Eve Coy.Reimagined by Bill Streatfeild, nephew of Noel, and endorsed by the Streatfeild estate.
£14.99
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I Saw a Tree
A momentous, inspiring and unforgettable story from Kes Gray and Jim Field with an urgent message about deforestation. I saw a tree. The tree saw me.I climbed the tree. The tree raised me.The tree raised me.The tree raised me.This is the story of one girl's attempt to save her beloved tree from deforestation. Heartbreaking and inspiring in equal measure, this is a picture book like no other. With peep-through pages and breathtaking artwork, this magnificent collaboration is a call to action for humanity to protect and save our trees: for today, tomorrow and eternity.
£14.99
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A Day Off School
A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators.When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It's exciting to have time to play Space Blasters and watch cartoons. But, by lunchtime, he starts to wonder what he might be missing at school. What if there's an extra playtime, a dog on the loose … or even A PIRATE INVASION? Is Herbie missing out on all the action?A hilarious, action-packed story from the globally bestselling creator of Lost and Found and Here We Are, Oliver Jeffers, and the award-winning illustrator of Chocolate Cake, Kevin Waldron.Praise for Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers:'A heartwarming story' GuardianPraise for Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers:'This heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic' GuardianPraise for Chocolate Cake, illustrated by Kevin Waldron:'Marvellous fun!' BookTrust
£14.99
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Rene & Glumfoot in 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 Mikey Please, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2025.
£14.99
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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.
£14.99
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends
The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure - and this time they explore Duncan's playroom. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends?
£14.99
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The Gruffalo
Explore the deep dark wood with this wonderful interactive story sound book version of the bestselling family classic, The Gruffalo.
£14.99
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Struwwelpeter
A luxurious gift edition of the classic book of iconic illustrated cautionary tales
£14.99
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Moomin mail
A Moomin story based on Tove Jansson's classic world and characters, with real letters to open and read.
£14.99
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Where to hide a star
Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers!
£14.99
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Bluey treasury
Join Bluey and Bingo in six special stories with their family and friends. Go swimming in Uncle Stripe's pool, explore the creek, play a game of Charades and more in this treasured collection.
£14.99
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The story of the little mole who knew it was none of his business
A phenomenal success since its publication in 1989, The Story of the Little Mole has delighted adults and children alike to become an all-time humour classic.
£14.99
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Iron Robin
Oliver loves birds - watching them soar into the sky and wishing that just sometimes they would stay close. So when he discovers a robin made of iron, he thinks he's found the perfect friend - even if his pet dragon isn't quite so certain! When the robin begins to glimmer and hop, Oliver is overjoyed, but in a terrible turn of events, this new friend is lost. But the magic of Iron Robin and the joy of friendship means that there is wonder and excitement ahead for Oliver. Join Oliver on the start of his adventure, with this lyrical and funny story which explores friendship, loyalty and the power of hope.
£14.99
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Jolly Pocket Postman
The Jolly Postman has a new and most surprising adventure in the Ahlbergs' third story about him - and meets many familiar characters en route. Children and adults alike will delight in following him on his journey, with the aid of a magnifying glass.
£14.99
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Colours, Colours Everywhere
A rich and beautiful exploration of colours and painting full of beautiful landscapes and gorgeous animals, with shaped pages, flaps and fold-outs.
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The Zebra's Great Escape
Observer Mink doesn't believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it's up to her to help. So begins a grand adventure to rescue a whole menagerie of animals - an adventure that will take all of Mink's courage and determination. Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless picture book about bravery, friendship and the importance of taking action.
£14.99
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The Gruffalo
Read the story, lift the flaps and pull the tabs in this gift edition of the much-loved classic story.
£14.99
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Leina and the Lord of the Toadstools
Leina owns the only boat in town - she ferries townsfolk over to the forest where they chop trees and hunt animals. But everyone in the town fears the forest and not everyone who goes in comes back out again. When Leina's friend, Oren, doesn't return, she goes on a mission to find him. In the forest she meets the mysterious Mr Spadefoot who introduces himself as The Lord of the Toadstools. Mr Spadefoot is strange and magical and Leina suspects that he knows where she can find Oren. She accepts his invitation for dinner in his underground palace and there she discovers the secret of the forest and the mystery of the missing townsfolk.
£14.99
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How to be more Paddington
Welcome to the wise and wonderful world of everyone's favourite bear.
£14.99
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Where Snow Angels Go
Sylvie wakes one night, suddenly, without knowing why. Then she sees the most spectacular sight - a pair of wings, enormous in size, made of the softest snow-white feathers imaginable. An angel in her bedroom - a SNOW angel! He tells her that he is here to look after her, for Sylvie is not as well as she seems. Many months later, as Sylvie recovers from her illness, she longs to see her snow angel again. He saved her life. There is so much she wants to tell him, so much she wants to know! Will he ever come back to her? And how can Sylvie make sure that everyone she loves has their own snow angel, to keep them safe too?
£14.99
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What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future
A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!
£14.99
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The Jolly Christmas Postman
It's Christmas Eve and the jolly postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there's a card for Baby Bear, a game called 'Beware' for Red Riding Hood from Mr Wolf and four more surprise envelopes containing cards, letters, etc.
£14.99
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The Song of the Tree
Bird loves the towering tree that grows in the jungle, but when the season changes she must say goodbye until next year. Then one day Bird wonders: what happens to the tree when she flies away? As she discovers the stories of the other creatures who live in the tree, Bird learns to sing a new song. Lyrical, heart-warming and beautifully illustrated, this is a tale about growing up and finding our own way of exploring the world, and a celebration of belonging.
£14.99
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