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Dogger
Paperback,
29/06/2017,
£7.99
£7.19
When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is very sad. But when Dogger turns up on a stall at the garden fete, everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money!
Little Bookshop and the Origami Army
Paperback,
02/06/2016,
£6.99
£6.29
When the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!
Hat That Zack Loves
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
'This is the hat that Zack loves . . .. . . And this is the dog who STEALS the hat that Zack loves!' Oh no! Poor Zack is forced to race all around the city on the hunt for his hat asit is stolen and blows hither and thither. Brilliantly written, with an irresistiblerhythm and rhyme, this stunning book is illustrated by Robert Reader.
Wolfie's Secret
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Wolfie was no ordinary wolf. He was a wolf with a difference. He had a special, super secret that nobody knew ...Wolfie is supposed to be a big bad wolf. Unfortunately though, he's not very good at it - and worse yet, he has a terrible secret. Instead of gobbling up little pigs, Wolfie would much rather be wolfing down ...cakes.
I Like Bees, I Don't Like Honey!
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
I like my imaginary friend... But I don't like it when people say he's not real. This book builds confidence and encouraging children to express their feelings - about anything and everything. It also helps to enable a much broader conversation about individuality, fear and hopes.
If You Take A Pencil
Paperback,
06/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
"If you take a pencil, you can draw two cats." But then what do the cats do? Full of exciting adventure and imagination, this surreal, charming counting book will take you on a journey that anyone can go on, if they take a pencil...
I Dare You
Hardback,
06/07/2017,
£11.99
£10.79
Two bored gorillas decide to play a game of dares. Eating dares. Who will end up the big-bellied winner, and who the sore-bellied loser? This dry, funny picture book debut is pitch perfect for children who love outsmarting their friends.
I am Actually a Penguin
Paperback,
13/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
"Last week, I got a new favourite outfit. So I became an amazingly special penguin."
Big Brown Bear's Cave
Paperback,
13/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Bear fills his new cave with so much STUFF there's no room to stretch or scratch - and definitely no room for his friends to come and visit.
I Love You (Nearly Always)
Paperback,
01/06/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
An extraordinary picture book about friendship and celebrating differences from the author of The Colour Monster. Roly is a w oodlouse and Rita is a firefly. They are very different, but this is w hy they like each other. Then, one day, Rita thinks Roly's suit is too hard and Roly thinks Rita shines too brightly. Suddenly being different seems very difficult.
Dreamweaver
Paperback,
22/06/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
A lyrical, magical bedtime story from the bestselling author of Aliens Love Underpants.
Crocodali
Paperback,
10/08/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
An interactive picture book full of wit and warmth from fresh new talent Lucy Volpin.
I Really Want the Cake
Paperback,
10/08/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
In this energetic picture book, a little girl tries to resist an amazing cake.
There's a Snake in My School!
27/07/2017,
£8.99
£8.09
From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.
Hilariously read by the author himself. Warning: very silly sound-effects included!
Sofa Dog
Paperback,
03/08/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Sofa Dog loves his sofa - and there's NO ROOM for ANYONE ELSE! Unfortunately, all sorts of crazy characters want to share it with him: two cats; three aunties; several rabbits; some orangutans, and even a prize-winning pony. What on earth is a sofa-loving dog to do? Join in the mayhem, and discover just how much you can squish on one sofa!
Class One Farmyard Fun
Paperback,
27/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
This hilarious picture book about Class One on a visit to a farm follows the Stockport Schools Book Award winner Class Two at the Zoo - watch out for the bull this time!
Gruffalo's child
Paperback,
02/09/2005,
£6.99
£6.29
The publishing sensation of 2004, now available in paperback!
Totally Wonderful Miss Plumberry
Paperback,
04/06/2007,
£6.99
£6.29
It is a totally wonderful morning and Molly brings Grandma's special crystal into school for Show and Tell. But when everyone is more interested in Russell's water-squirting stegosaurus, suddenly Molly's day becomes totally horrible. Luckily Miss Plumberry knows just what to do to make Molly's day totally wonderful again.
Let's Get A Pup!
Paperback,
02/07/2007,
£7.99
£7.19
One morning Kate bursts into her parents' bedroom. "Let's get a pup!" she cries. They all set off to the rescue centre where they see dogs of all shapes and sizes. Kate knows which one she wants the second she sees him. Small, cute and excited, to Kate, Dave is everything a dog could be.
Little Jim Lost
Paperback,
04/08/2008,
£4.99
£4.49
Little Jim is lost in the jungle. He can't find his mum. Where can she be?
TROUBLE WITH DOGS!
Paperback,
05/07/2010,
£5.99
£5.39
A comic canine conundrum from Australia's leading picture book maker.
Harry & Hopper
Paperback,
04/05/2009,
£6.99
£6.29
Harry and his dog Hopper have done everything together, ever since Hopper was a jumpy little puppy. But one day the unthinkable happens: when Harry comes home from school, Hopper isn't there to greet him. Hopper will never be there again, but Harry isn't ready to let him go.
Beware Of The Storybook Wolves
Paperback,
05/08/2010,
£5.99
£5.39
A new edition of the brilliant and hilarious Beware of the Storybook Wolves from the super-talented, award- winning and bestselling Lauren Child.
Lucky Wish Mouse: Sweet Dreams
Paperback,
01/11/2012,
£5.99
£5.39
A delightful night-time story to enthrall and reassure little ones everywhere.
Along Came a Bedtime
05/05/2011,
£5.99
£5.39
It's nearly bedtime, but Baby Bear and friends are having too much fun to even think about going to bed! In fact, there's so much playing to be done that Baby Bear has to make sure that everyone is included! This brilliant rhythmic romp will encourage every little one to settle down for a sound night's sleep.
Lucky Wish Mouse: Starting School
Paperback,
02/08/2012,
£5.99
£5.39
A charming story about starting school that will entertain and reassure little ones everywhere.
Utterly Me Clarice Bean Tenth Anniversary Edition
Hardback,
04/10/2012,
£15.00
£9.99
An utterly special anniversary edition of the very first Clarice Bean novel.
Perijee & Me
Paperback,
03/03/2016,
£7.99
£7.19
When 11-year-old Caitlin discovers a shrimp-like alien creature on the shores of her island home, she takes responsibility for teaching it about the world. Mostly, this just involved stopping little Perijee from eating everything! Caitlin becomes increasingly close to her alien friend, treating him like a brother.
Michaela Strachan's Really Wild Adventures: A Book of Fun and Factual Animal Rhymes
Hardback,
13/09/2012,
£12.99
£11.69
A collection of fun but factual poems about animals by well-known natural history TV presenter, Michaela Strachan
Bear and the Piano
Paperback,
03/02/2016,
£6.99
£6.29
A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator.
Ten Little Superheroes
Paperback,
27/07/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
A traditional counting rhyme with persuasive superhero powers from the creators of the bestselling Ten Little Pirates.A traditional counting rhyme with persuasive superhero powers from the creators of the bestselling Ten Little Dinosaurs
World's Laziest Duck: and other Amazing Records
Paperback,
17/08/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Which fish holds the world record for most escape attempts? Which human cannonball travelled the furthest? What is the world's soppiest fairy tale? Find out these amazing record breakers and lots, lots more in this hilarious alternative to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Come All You Little Persons
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Features little persons from all over the world who join together to celebrate the dance of life and love. This book is suitable for both little persons and big persons.
Story of Ferdinand
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Once upon a time in Spain, there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand . Unlike all the other little bulls - who run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights - Ferdinand would rather sit under his favourite cork tree and smell the flowers.
Choo Choo
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Once upon a time there was a little engine. Her name was CHOO CHOO.The story of a beautiful little steam train. She pulls carriages from the city to the country, and back again. At least she does till one surprising day when she decides to run away. Her exciting adventure makes one of the most captivating books imaginable.
Samson: the Mighty Flea
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Samson is the star of Fleabag's Circus - this strong-flea can lift a match, he can lift a pea, he can lift lovely flea Amelie. But it's not enough - Samson wants to be the biggest star anywhere, so he sets off into the big, wide world. Discover what happens to the world's smallest strongman in this hilarious, touching tale.
Hurricane
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
The night of the hurricane is one that David and George will never forget. When it hits David and George's house they stay snuggled up inside with their cat until it's all over. The next morning they spot a fallen tree which sparks their imagination; they embark on expeditions through the jungle and ride the seas on a pirate ship.
Christmas Fairy
Paperback,
06/10/2016,
£6.99
£6.29
When Christmas term comes around, Clara can't wait to learn everything there is to know about being a Christmas fairy. Except she's SO excited that she can't be still and quiet like a fairy should. But when it comes round to the big Christmas Show, it looks like that's exactly the kind of fairy Santa needs.
Zog and the Flying Doctors
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are at their sparkling best in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG. Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, as they fly around the country, tending to a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn, and even a sneezy lion.
Ugly Five
Hardback,
07/09/2017,
£12.99
£9.09
Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, THE UGLY FIVE is a jubilant celebration of creatures that are often rather unloved. The animals proudly rejoice in their ugliness, while their babies tell them they're perfect just the way they are. A funny, heart-warming rhyme that is a joy to read aloud, with bold, comical illustrations.
Grandad's Secret Giant
Paperback,
07/09/2017,
£6.99
£6.29
A GIANT story of belonging and friendship from David Litchfield, author of the Waterstones-Prize winning The Bear and the Piano.
Rupert Can Dance
Paperback,
05/03/2015,
£6.99
£6.29
Rupert has a big secret: when his owner, Mandy, is asleep, he dances the night away. One night Mandy catches Rupert mid-dance, and she's thrilled! Thinking she can perfect his skills, she tries to give him dancing lessons - but Rupert is horrified. Lessons are for dogs! Cats do things their own way.
Rascally Cake
Paperback,
03/09/2009,
£5.99
£5.39
The ghastly Mr Skumskins O'Parsley's favorite dishes include worm cast butties, squashed tadpoles on toast and bogey burgers. O'Parsley decides one day to bake an extra special cake, with more revolting ingredients than you can possibly imagine. However, when the cake decides to eat HIM, he realizes it is time to mend his ways.
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