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A joyful and reassuring rhyming story about overcoming feelings of shyness, from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Lion Inside.Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing.But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES!Will Hideysaurus miss the party? Or can a very brave dinosaur help her find a way to join in the fun?The perfect picture book for little Hideysauruses who might be feeling shy about parties or starting a new school or nursery. From bestselling creators Rachel Bright (The Koala Who Could) and Chris Chatterton (Ten Minutes to Bed). Check out the other brilliant books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe WobblysaurusThe Chattysaurus

In a solitary house on a secluded island lives a woman known as the Owl Witch who longs for companionship.One evening, a traveller called Noor arrives with a mysterious invitation from her master, Blackink Baldassare, a devilish force who rules the depths of the sea.Can the Owl Witch outsmart the wily Blackink and help Noor to regain her freedom?A richly atmospheric gift of a book about courage and empowerment, from the award-winning creators of The Wolf''s Secret and Leina and the Lord of the Toadstools, illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Júlia Sarda.

A fascinating and beautiful guide to the world of fast cars, from the most famous drivers in Formula 1 history to the most dangerous courses in the world. Discover new technological breakthroughs, the key areas in a circuit and what happens at a pit stop. Crammed with facts, anecdotes and stories, prepare to learn everything there is to know about the world''s fastest and most exhilarating sports.Stylishly illustrated by graphic artist Neil Stevens in retro style, this is the perfect book for fans of Formula 1, young or old, to pore over.

Lauren St John''s White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this modern classic. ''Lauren St John is the queen of kid''s animal fiction, and her White Giraffe series is a veritable treasure trove of classic, wild adventure. Warm, emotional, stirring and heart-stopping in equal measure!'' Ross Montgomery, author of I Am RebelMartine is eleven when she goes to live on a game reserve in Africa, a place where mysteries and secrets abound, where the intoxicating magic of the country casts all sorts of spells.One lonely night, she looks out of her window and sees a young giraffe, silver tinged with cinnamon in the moonlight. ''For a split second their eyes locked, the small sad girl and the slender young giraffe, then the sky went dark. Martine pressed her face to the window, desperate to see the white giraffe again.''In that instant Martine knows that she is prepared to risk everything for it. The giraffe looks at her as if it is waiting...

''Brimful of charm'' Heather Fawcett, bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series''A tale as warm as a cup of spiced chai on a chilly evening'' Sarah Mughal Rana, author''A grumpy/sunshine romance you''ll never forget'' Anam Iqbal, authorBisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she''s ever met.Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a penchant for potions - has always been protective of other runaways. So, if a drop of one of her poisons finds its way into the porridge of those who have hurt them . . . that''s none of her business.But Xander, the charmingly handsome son of the apothecary, sees things differently and is fast becoming known for creating cures - much to Bisma''s annoyance.When her sisters are poisoned themselves, Bisma will need to put her feelings aside and enlist Xander''s help to find out who is responsible and save the only family she has, before it''s too late.Perfect for fans of:- grumpy x sunshine romance- cottagecore with a Pakistani twist- found family and sisterhood- potions and ... poison!? Aamna Qureshi has woven a beautiful, warm and rich world of magic in this charming new cosy YA fantasy.

Hazel can never find anywhere to store her nuts! Every year, bigger squirrels raid all the nuts that she hides up high, greedy foxes and badgers dig up all the nuts she hides down below and crafty jay birds spy her secret spots and steal everything she hides in between. Growing desperate, Hazel starts hiding her nuts closer and closer to humans. That doesn''t work either! But Hazel''s luck changes when a couple of concerned humans, charmed by her persistence and imagination, make it their mission to give Hazel her most successful year yet.Includes facts about squirrels and the real events behind the true stories!

THE DEBUT CHILDREN''S BOOK FROM AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND ACTOR PATERSON JOSEPH.MEET THE TEN ... Goddaughter to the Queen of England. Human rights activist. Librarian and author. Former slave . . . These ten inspiring children grew up in a time when slavery was still legal in most of the world and people who looked like them weren''t expected to become important. But they did! The ten all went on to change the world through their acts of rebellion, bravery and adventure that helped secure their freedom and the freedom of so many from slavery.But how did these inspirational people change the world? To answer that, we''ll have to go back in time and met the ten aged ten, where their stories truly began . . .· Meet Seaman William Brown, real name unknown, who''s love of adventure finds her sneaking aboard a British Royal Navy ship disguised as a man to explore the world beyond Grenada. · Get to know Ira Frederick Aldridge as he joins the Free African Americans School in New York and discovers his love of performing. · Celebrate Billy Sancho''s tenth birthday around the corner from Downing Street, London. Little does he know that he will become the first black librarian.· Return to Africa with Omoba Ina (know as Sara Forbes Bonetta), who has been sent to Sierra Leone by her godmother Queen Victoria, to become a missionary. Discover the untold stories of these remarkable children as well as Phillis Wheatley, Ira Frederick Aldridge, Dido Elizabeth Belle, John Edmonstone, William Cuffay, and Mary Prince Daniels. From Wonka actor and award-winning author of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, Paterson Joseph.

Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can''t wait for you to join her on her SIXTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK''s best-loved broadcasters.Toto and her friends are on their way to Ireland. Their old arch rival Archduke Ferdinand needs their help infiltrating a gang who he feels sure are up to something. Toto disguises herself and soon discovers there is some very valuable treasure buried in the hills above the town in the cliffs.The race is on - can Toto and her friends track down the treasure in time - or will their enemies get there first...? Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! From one of the UK''s best-loved broadcasters, the Toto series is purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Dermot says: ''The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we''re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver''s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).''

Our world is powered by creative people. And the good news is: you''re one of them!This book is here to show you how to use your creative superpowers to solve tricky problems and to love what you make in life. Inside, you''ll find pages exploding with awesome, out-of-the-box jobs that you''ve probably never even heard of. Plus, loads of cool exercises to explore your own creativity through different lenses.Want to carve giant statues for movies? Create jokes for world-class comedians? Design football kits or ball gowns or space-ports?Meet a creative cast of 50 artistic experts who do these things every single day! Who says growing up has to be boring?!

My name is Kaleb, and I am a farmer. I''ve been a farmer since I was a boy. And I absolutely LOVE it. Grab your wellies and join Kaleb, his trusty dog, and the love-of-his-life tractor in these muddy, true, and very silly stories from the farm. You''ll meet Jeff the Mad Rooster, Bruce the Breakout Boar (and MAYBE even catch him), learn the wisdom of sheep, and discover how using a tractor can solve nearly every problem there is.From the nation''s favourite farming star, Kaleb Cooper, and with funny illustrations, too, these silly and true tales - packed with everything Kaleb''s learnt since he first became a farmer - are perfect for all farm-mad fans aged 5-7 years old.

There are spooky goings-on around town - pumpkins are being stolen, ghosts are popping up everywhere, witches are on the loose! Detective E.Z. Case needs a brave assistant to help get to the bottom of it all. Readers must put their puzzle-solving skills to the test to solve the mysteries and find out whodunnit and why.There are 60 puzzles to solve, for 7+ readers, ranging from easy-peasy to diabolically difficult. With logic problems, number puzzles, mazes, maps and more, you''ll need to wits about you to catch the culprits.The bite-sized, five-minute mysteries are perfect to dip in to at home - or even if you''re out trick-or-treating! - so grab your detective hat and start puzzling.

Miandra and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants to destroy the kingdom forever. But when the brave young fighters and their mystical animal companions set off on their Quest to fight back against Zuba, a great storm leaves them stranded. Now Miandra must undertake a dangerous journey through a rocky mountain range and defeat a terrifying skeleton eagle. The fate of Tangala depends on her and her friends!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don''t miss out! Dolrus the Spiked Destroyer; Zynara the Striped Prowler; Makroxa the Tunnelling Terror and Kyropta the Skeleton Eagle.

Dream up your own amazing inventions with this fantastically creative sketchbook!This book is packed with Andrew Rae''s incredible drawings showing all sorts of real inventions that seem too weird to work. How about a dog umbrella? A submarine that looks like a plane ... or even a shark. A swimming machine where you don''t get wet? A car wash for people? Someone has even made a device to charge your cell phone using a hamster!There is plenty of inspiration to get kids'' minds going, and plenty of room to add their own awesome inventions to the mix. They can design the best beach buggy ever, create a brand-new candy to share with the world, or even draw a transformer dinosaur! Includes a patent certificate for their very own amazing invention.

Rafe and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants to destroy the kingdom forever. But when the brave young fighters and their mystical animal companions set off on their Quest to fight back against Zuba, a great storm leaves them stranded. Stranded in a perilous swamp, can Rafe defeat an enormous burrowing rodent with monstrous teeth and claws? The fate of Tangala depends on him and his friends!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don''t miss out! Dolrus the Spiked Destroyer; Zynara the Striped Prowler; Makroxa the Tunnelling Terror and Kyropta the Skeleton Eagle.

In the third book in Bella Swift''s adorable Sausage Dog series, Stanley is about to experience his first Halloween. Stanley the sausage dog is so excited when he finds out his family are planning a big Halloween party! But Cleo the cat is terrified of all things spooky and doesn''t want to celebrate.Can Stanley help this scaredy-cat face her fears so that the party can go ahead?With sweet black and white illustrations throughout, this fun spooky story is a Halloween treat from the best-selling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.

Discover the truth behind the world''s biggest historical howlers!History is full of daring deeds, mighty heroes and incredible inventions. But it''s also full of humongous FAILS! Athena Kugblenu - comedian and writer on CBBC''s Horrible Histories - explores them all, whether it be the silly mishaps that changed the course of history or the mistakes that did us all a favour.From the Titanic lookout who forgot his binoculars or the astronaut who taped over the Moon landings, to the famous inventors who failed THOUSANDS of times before getting something right, the amazing scientists who ACCIDENTALLY invented life-saving medicines and the businesses that went bust and bounced back better - take a riotous ride through history and discover the epic fails that changed the world.