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Mama named Luna after the moon.She always said the moon had a special way of bringing people together.And from the moment Luna was born, she did too…Luna’s mixed heritage family are different in lots of ways, but they share something very special in common - their love for Luna shines big and round and bright, just like the moon!When Luna starts school, she is super excited to make friends and present her beloved Moon Rabbit at Show and Tell. But, faced with difficult questions about her family, she begins to lose confidence and her own full moon heart fades away.As the Moon Festival approaches, both sides of Luna''s family come together to celebrate. Join Luna as she uncovers the story of who she is and discovers how to shine bright again with the feeling of belonging.A Love as Full as The Moon is a heartwarming picture book debut from author Lucy Tandon Copp and illustrator Sienna Youngsun Kim.

This fabulous book is a funny and inspiring introduction for any little chiddler who is about to start school. Readers will love lifting the flap on every page to discover all the phizz-wizzing things they'll learn, the gloriumptious stories they'll hear and the fantastic friends they'll make. Because sometimes school will be hard and totally biffsquiggling, but mainly it will be magnificent, just like you. Look out for more marvellous books for little chiddlers:Roald Dahl: On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl: Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl: Marvellous Magnet Book

''A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.'' - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief''Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.'' - Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co.The epic conclusion to the Arkspire series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart.Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire.Juniper Bell is on her own. She''s betrayed her friends, been double-crossed by the Arcanists, and exiled from her home. The Arcanists have won, and now she can only watch from afar as her city is destroyed, and her twin sister is corrupted by evil magic.But Juni''s got one thing going for her - she''s a breaker of rules, a maker of trouble. So she''ll be back. But can she save the city and everyone she loves, before it''s too late?Praise for the Frostheart series:''Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement'' - The Guardian''A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters'' - The Bookseller''Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next'' - The Times

In the incredibly diverse environments of our Planet Earth, animals must compete to find the resources they need to survive. Each animal has its own unique strengths that give it an advantage in the natural world. And sometimes, the underdog can come out on top.In this next instalment in the Who Wins series, inspired by the BBC''s ground-breaking natural history programmes, readers must decide which animal they think would ''win'' in each scenario – whether it''s for travelling the longest distance, impressing a potential mate, or escaping from a predator. Each creature has its own fact-file that rates its strengths and special features, with hidden clues for the reader that lead to the answer. Scattered throughout the book are fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and their habitats, all of which have been verified by the team of experts at BBC Earth.Dive into a fascinating world of real-life animal scenarios – and make sure you choose your winners wisely! This fact-packed book is perfect for animal-obsessed kids aged 7–9.

Play hide-and-seek with every toddler’s favourite teacher and rock star to the under 4’s Ms Rachel, in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap book.Join the fun and help Ms Rachel search for her friend Herbie as they play a wonderful game of hide-and-seek! Can you count to five while Herbie hides? Now see if you can find him! Is he behind the green plant? Or under the purple chair?Little ones will love lifting the six flaps and turning the pages as they search for Herbie. With colourful and bright illustrations and lots of surprises along the way, this interactive board book is perfect for reading fun with little ones.Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel: Potty Time with BeanMs Rachel: 100 First WordsMs Rachel: My First Colouring Book

Find all your favourite bedtime rhymes in this cute and colourful board book with 8 tabs.To join in the fun, pick a tab, open the page and sing along with Duggee and all his friends. You''ll be ready for bed in no time with these classic nursery rhymes!Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Squirrels: Tabbed board bookHey Duggee: Bedtime Little Library: Tabbed board bookHey Duggee: Duggee’s Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed board bookHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!

Discover the joyful and emotional new rhyming storybook about Kiki, whose brain is hullaballoo! The inspiring picture book for parents and children with busy brains. Here I am, little Kiki Dime. I have a brain that’s hullaballoo. It buzzes all day and most of the night. It buzzes when I’m sat on the loo. Kiki's brain goes a mile a minute - and sometimes she wishes it would just stop! This beautifully illustrated story brings us inside Kiki's mind, and celebrates the way she thinks, as well as offering ways to help direct Kiki’s creativity and energy. Written with humour and in accessible rhyming text, discover the joyful and empathetic illustrated story designed to help support emotional growth and awareness in children. “Explains 'hullabaloo brains' in an excellent way... The drawings are lovely and colourful [and] the words used are easy to understand” - 5-star review “What a beautiful book. The colours and illustrations are just gorgeous. The story itself is not too long or complicated but provides a great platform for talking about our brains and how we can manage and communicate our inner self.” - 5-star review

A wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl’s most hilarious and popular creations, The Twits. This brand-new and deliciously revolting story is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children’s literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones.Mr and Mrs Twit are just about as nasty and revolting as two people can get. The only thing that brings the two of them pleasure is playing pranks on one another.But, when a new family called the Lovelies move in next door, with their lively 10-year-old twins, they teach The Twits to stop being so mean and horrible and they all live happily ever after . . .Ha! Not really. The Twits HATE the Lovelies.But how far will The Twits go to rid themselves of their horribly nice new neighbours? And what happens when these new neighbours, who are armed with utter loveliness, start to fight back?

It''s hard to fit in when you’re the new kid in superhero school!On Super Goat Girl’s first day, she’s met with a LOT of stares! After all what kind of superhero doesn’t have a fancy costume or a funky cape? While the other children are having fun writing with lasers, doing lightning-fast math, and being super stretchy, Super Goat Girl doubts she can measure up.As weird events happen throughout the day, will she be able to figure out what her special superpower is and work out how not to feel super strange?Super Goat Girl is a humorously heartwarming book from bestselling author Tracey Baptiste and British Book Award winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, that tackles the difficulties of imposter syndrome and encourages young readers to find confidence and joy in who they are and what makes them special.

The hilarious new picture book from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker.Meet Simon. Simon is the hero of this story. But unlike most heroes in most stories, Simon is a piece of snot. He lives with his family in the left nostril of a girl called Phoebe.Follow Simon on his hilarious and extremely slimy adventure as he learns about everything snot does to protect our bodies – a fascinating and uplifting journey of self-discovery about how brilliant and important he really is.Praise for Kay''s Anatomy:''An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed'' i''Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about'' Sunday Times''Totally brilliant!'' Jacqueline Wilson''Fun and informative'' Malorie Blackman''Very funny - this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics'' Sunday ExpressPraise for Kay''s Marvellous Medicine:''A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time'' Independent''Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum!'' Harry Hill''Completely marvellous and very funny'' BookTrust

Peter Rabbit had heard wonderful stories about the faraway place called London, but it''s not at all what he''s used to... cobbled roads, big red buses and buildings that reach as high as the sky!Join Peter and his friends in this irresistible new lift-the-flap adventure, full of London sights and famous landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Covent Garden Market.A sweet story of adventure and the perfect introduction to London and its iconic sights.

Learn to swim with everybody''s favourite twins! A fantastic, colourful story book from the ever popular Topsy and Tim series.Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Going to the swimming pool for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim are having fun! Follow the twins on their adventures as they have lessons, learn to swim without their armbands and take part in a swimming competition.A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through ''first experiences''. This bestselling Topsy and Tim title has been refreshed with a contemporary and fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

A laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book about friendship and music.Maureen, Titchy Fish and Ada were different as different could be.But size and shape and colour didn''t matter to these friends in their own little sea. Maureen, Titchy Fish and Ada are friends who share an extraordinary talent - they love to sing! But disaster looms when the warbling trio have their first big fallout just as an alley cat - Tabby McClaw - creeps into the house and sets his sights on Ada for a tasty snack . . . Will the three fish resolve their differences? And will friendship be enough to save Ada from Tabby''s claws?A fun, fast-paced rhyming picture book with a brilliant twist at the end from two bestselling picture book creators.

From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic.Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them.So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . .Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker''s legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.Praise for The Hatmakers series‘Wonderfully inventive’ The Telegraph''Imaginative'' The Times''A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans'' Kirkus''Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it'' Catherine Doyle''An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart'' Anna James''Absolutely wonderful'' Emma Carroll

It’s your LUCKY day! You’ve stumbled across an ancient treasure chest in your garden that was buried THOUSANDS of years ago by a child living in ancient Rome. And the chest is packed with 20 strange and curious items that tell us so much about their life, such as:Armour made of REAL crocodile skinTwinkling TREASURE said to protect its wearer from evilA fun game made of a PIG''S KNUCKLEEvidence of the world''s first PIZZA!Unpack the treasure chest and discover the objects that a child just like YOU was using thousands of years ago. You’ll uncover fascinating facts and true tales about their school, family life, clothes, games, favourite snacks and so much more.The true, real-life experiences of children in ancient times is a part of history that has been neglected for far too long – award-winning historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Bettany Hughes is here to dig up this newly discovered information for young budding historians everywhere.

An enthralling sapphic retelling of Swan Lake, for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab by the New York Times bestselling author of Where the Dark Stands Still. Magic has long been outlawed in Auréal. Odile has always known she’d be the one to restore it.Raised by a sorcerer, Odile has spent years preparing for the heist of a lifetime. It’s perfectly simple: impersonate a princess, infiltrate the palace, steal the enchanted crown and restore magic to the kingdom.But when the King is unexpectedly murdered, she’s forced to recruit the help of Marie, the real princess, and the two begin to unravel a web of lies and deceit that leaves Odile uncertain of whom to trust.Soon though Odile must decide – her mission or the girl she’s falling for?The fate of the Kingdom depends on her making the right choice. . .---------------------------------------------------------------------Reviews for Where the Dark Stands Still:''A deeply romantic debut''. Sarah Underwood, NYT Bestselling Author of Lies We Sing to the Sea''The dark, gothic fairy tale of my dreams'' Kika Hatzopoulou, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller Threads that Bind''Folkloric and beautiful'' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors and the World at the Lake''s Edge duology.