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Christmas is coming and Evie is wishing, wishing ...

Exciting series of vibrant neon lift-the-flap board books introducing the concept of familyFind out the different names for mummy and daddy animals in the snow - and then lift the big, sturdy flaps to find the babies, with a double flap and peekaboo holes on the final spread!

After suffering a huge loss, Kai is drawn on to a dangerous path. With the help of those who love him, will he find his way back?

Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation.

A stunning novel that examines the price of loyalty, the burden of regret, the meaning of salvation, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, told in the voices of two unforgettable women linked by a decades-old family mystery at a picturesque lake house....

A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing-her Bear's Big Book of Being Wise. But when she meets different creatures-each needing her help-she discovers that books aren't just brilliant at fixing problems-they can also help you make new friends.

With more than 80 flaps, readers can delve into the past to uncover all sorts of astonishing facts about ancient Greece. An exciting and interactive introduction to the ancient Greeks, a popular history subject in schools.

From the lowly amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book marvels at the different sizes of creatures great and small

With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent.

Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart.' TRISHA ASHLEY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation'So beautifully written by a born storyteller'LORRAINE KELLYMeet the heroine everyone's talking about .

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know.

Set the mood for Christmas and the festive season by diving into the fun of winter! Memory-making activities include celebrating the winter solstice, following a full Moon cycle, making unique decorations and even tips for the perfect, warming hot chocolate! Comes with a back cover pocket for storing treasured memories.

The story of Santa is re-imagined in a contemporary and hilarious way that will charm both children and adults

A number one Irish bestseller, and winner of the Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.

Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water-rat', A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo and cant, and a window on the lost world of living on the high seas.

Eddie is a Wonder Dog - this is absolutely true, but Eddie likes to make a mess and he's pretty naughty too!When Eddie gets loose on Christmas Eve, there's no telling what kind of mischief he'll get up to. Can he be caught before he ruins everyone's Christmas or will he surprise everyone with a very special Christmas treat?

'Let's go on a fire engine,Racing through the street. The bell rings - someone needs our help!We jump up to our feet.'Toddlers will enjoy this simple rhyming text with vivid illustrations.

Unwind your mind, improve your yoga practice and connect with the beauty of the great outdoors with Wild Kilted Yoga.

The story of Kurt Vonnegut and his beloved masterpiece, Slaughterhouse-Five, a novel born in the destruction of Dresden in World War II and written during the tumultuous days of VietnamDuring the Vietnam War, Kurt Vonnegut, after surviving the horrors of Dresden as a POW during World War II, would lose his temper while watching the nightly news, point at the screen and shout, ¿The liars!¿ According to his family and friends, Slaughterhouse-Five was Vonnegut¿s attempt to exorcize his demons. ¿He was writing to save his own life,¿ his daughter Nanette has said, ¿and in doing it I think he has saved a lot of lives.¿Tom Roston¿s The Writer¿s Crusade is a book about how books save lives. Two decades after World War II had ended, Vonnegut¿s sixth book became a significant part of a vital storytelling tradition that has eased the trauma of war for both the writer and the reader. Although Slaughterhouse-Five was championed by the anti-war movement, it became a bulwark for veterans who found in its pages a voice that spoke to them with an intimate, shared understanding of wartime PTSD.Mixing together the story of Vonnegut¿s life, the writing and publishing of his most enduring work, and forays into the experiences of soldiers and writers today¿people who have made the novel a touchstone in their lives¿The Writer¿s Crusade is built on research into Vonnegut¿s life, from papers and interviews with his children, scholars, psychologists, and writers, including Tim O¿Brien, Kevin Powers, and Karl Marlantes. This will be a captivating book for fans of Vonnegut and anyone touched by war and its aftermath.

A heartwarming story about a lovable fox finding his own self worth.

Big Rides: Great Britain & Ireland features twenty-five long-distance cycling trails in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland, and includes a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information and stunning photography.

The third in Lonely Planet Kids' award-winning Atlas series, this book takes a tour of the magical miniature world of creepy crawlies. We travel around the globe to uncover all sorts of fascinating bugs: from zombie ants and giant millipedes to beautiful butterflies. Full-page gatefolds and small flaps reveal extra wonders and fascinating facts.

Until 1823, most children outside Holland and Germany didn't even know who Santa was. That Christmas, a New York newspaper printed an anonymous poem entitled "An Account of a Visit from St Nicholas." This was the first time American children had heard of Santa Claus.