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A multi-award-winning adventure of heroism, friendship and survival with a powerful ecological message – set in an epic miniature world. Toby Lolness is just one and a half millimetres tall, and he’s the most wanted person in his world, the Great Oak Tree. When Toby’s father makes a ground-breaking discovery, tapping into the very heart of the Tree’s energy, he also realizes that exploiting it could permanently damage their world. Refusing to reveal the secret of his invention to an enraged community, the family is exiled. But one man is determined to get hold of the forbidden knowledge ... and his plan is to destroy the Tree. Now Toby's parents have been imprisoned and sentenced to death. Only Toby has managed to escape, but for how long?

A vibrant interactive picture book about connecting with nature, wherever you are – perfect for budding nature-lovers. In the city, "nature" can seem far away and hard to find... But nature is all around you! When you stop, look closely and listen carefully, you can find it everywhere. Follow two children on a gentle walk through their city as they begin to notice the small, hidden wonders of the wild – from the birds singing in the trees, to the plants pushing through the pavement. With lyrical text from biologist and Springwatch presenter Gillian Burke, and vibrant artwork by Rong Pham and Vinh Nguyen, this is a story about curiosity, connection and belonging to the natural world. Perfect for fans of Slow Down, this thoughtful non-fiction picture book encourages children to:- Look for the wildlife on their doorstep- Slow down, observe and cherish the world around them- Feel curious, calm and connectedWith gentle search-and-find elements throughout and mindful nature activities at the back, this is a book that readers aged 4+ will love poring over and return to again and again.

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Autumn is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In autumn, the tree sheds its russet leaves, the sky turns pink and gold, a sweet treat is a caramel apple and the perfect hat is plaid with flaps to cover your ears. Now I See Autumn celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year. Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Summer is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In summer, the tree has full green leaves, the sky is bright blue, a sweet treat is ice cream and the perfect hat shades you from the sun. Now I See Summer celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year. Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See AutumnNow I See Winter

A heartfelt, gently rhyming picture book that captures what it feels like to meet your new best friend for the very first time. I'm a little bit scared. This is all very new. I want to be friends. But what should I d? n a bright, sunny morning, a little boy goes to the animal shelter with his family. Today is a special day; the boy and his new rescue puppy are finally going to meet! Their emotions, uncertainties and hopes mirror each other as they take their first tentative steps towards friendship and promise to be there for each other, forever and always. With touching words that can be read from the point of view of the boy or the dog this book is a wonderful tool for teaching empathy – an ideal gift to help children understand how to approach a new pet and gently welcome their new best friend into their forever home. Beautifully illustrated throughout with soft, heart-melting artwork by renowned illustrator Chuck Groenink.

Discover the incredible true story of how the world came together to build the International Space Station in this stunning picture book. If you look up into the night sky, you may be lucky enough to see a bright light whizzing past. That’s the International Space Station! But what exactly is it, and how did it get up there? From how it was put together piece by piece in orbit, to what daily life is like onboard, find out how the world worked together to create a unique home for humans in space. An inspiring and fascinating non-fiction picture book, from the author-illustrator of the bestselling Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover, which was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Award and the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize.

A lively collection of poems about fantastic football legends from around the world with Charles R. Smith Jr.'s trademark upbeat rhyme. Whether the poems in this exuberant collection are cheering for Messi, "The Magician"; the "Striking Viking" Erling Haaland; or "Blue Blur" Kylian Mbappé who torches the net with his afterburn blast, Charles R. Smith Jr.’s high-energy verse celebrates the talents of an international roster of footballing icons. Fun and lively text paired with dynamic, action-packed photos, this is the perfect gift for any football fan!

Tony Bradman's award-winning historical-adventure series goes to Ancient Greece: Greek Boy - one boy's journey into espionage and treachery during the Persian wars. "For thrilling real-life action-adventure, you won't get much better than Tony Bradman." lovereading.co.ukFor fans of Percy Jackson and Dominic Sandbrook - Key Stage 2 history topics brought to life as pacey action thrillers. Nikos is the son of an important Athenian politician as the shadow of war against the Persians descends over Ancient Greece. When his father is forced to flee Athens, leaving his family behind, Nikos hears shocking news; his father is accused of spying for the Persian king. As Persia invades Greece, Nikos and his family are cast out as traitors. Determined to clear his father's name, Nikos goes undercover as a Greek spy in the Persian army. His quest for the truth - personal and political - takes Nikos from the burning of Athens to the famous battles of Salamis and Platea. Packed with Curriculum-linked adventure content: Ancient Greek civilization and the Persian wars.

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Winter is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree. The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In winter, the tree is bare, snow falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a candy cane and the perfect hat is one that keeps you warm. Now I See Winter celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year. Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Autumn

A stunning picture book celebrating life in the Amazon rainforest, from Caldecott Honor winner Juana Martinez-Neal. Zonia’s home is in the rainforest in Peru. Her days are filled with play and adventure. Every morning she visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater and runs with the speedy jaguar. But when the rainforest calls to her in distress, how will Zonia answer? From an award-winning author-illustrator comes a heartfelt celebration of the wonders of the rainforest told through the eyes of Zonia, a girl from the Indigenous Asháninka nation. With extra information about the rainforest and the Asháninka community, this is a joyful, beautiful and informative introduction to a natural wonder.

Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home. "We are really leaving," said Maud. "Yes we are," said Dad, and that made it true. "It'll be fun!"The fun, Maud felt, was not true yet. Only the leaving. Maud feels excited about moving house, but also uncertain, and she worries about making friends ... until she meets Gitta. This is a thoughtful, funny and hugely enjoyable read for all children about changing schools, new beginnings, community, empathy ... and a horse that eats sausages. Fully illustrated in black line art, this gently humorous read with a sprinkle of magic and featuring a neurodivergent main character is perfect for all children aged 7-11.

The second book in the mischievous, laugh-out loud and charming ADVENTURES OF A POSTMOUSE series from a beloved and bestselling illustrator. Perfect for Easter reading!It's the day of the annual Fastest Feathers race in Little Ditch, but Marty Moose can’t stop to join in the fun – he’s got a very important parcel to deliver. The prize is a beautiful shining golden egg, and it's got to reach the finish line before the contestants do!But that’s not the only twist in the tail: Marty and Nibbles have to contend with ferret bandits who want the prize for themselves, and a pair of cheating ducks in a terrible case of fowl play.

A joyful picture-book exploration of language and how many ways there are to say 'mum'. Celebrate mums all over the world in this moving love letter to family bonds and heritage. A stunning tribute to multilingualism, immigration and connecting communities from the creators of My Mother's Tongues. Amma is a word the child uses for her Indian-American mum. But Angelina, whose family is from Mexico City, calls her mother Mamá. Thea’s mother is Greek and known as Mana. Francisco’s family is from Brazil, where mums answer to Mae. Aliya is fluent in Arabic, whose word for mother is Umma.

A truly funny and sweet Cheery Street story to help kids sleep independently that promises to make bedtime anything but boring!"Highly recommended. Georgie Birkett’s adorable story about a little frog learning good sleep habits will be relatable for many little ones and their parents." BookTrust"A common night-time challenge faced with love – and yawns." Kirkus ReviewsDespite sleeping soundly as a tiny tadpole, Cosmo simply won’t go to bed any more. Why? “BEDTIME IS BORING!” he says. There’s far too much to do (practising karate, writing poems about cheese) and too much to know (“Mummy, why do I only have two eyes?”). And if he does eventually go to sleep, he will jump into his mummy's bed at the exact same time each night, without fail, taking up all the mattress and croaking loudly until morning. Will he ever go to sleep in good time? And stay in his own bed? Will his mummy ever sleep agai? ook out for more Cheery Street titles that parents and kids love:Carry Me! A Cheery Street story for kids who don't want to walkSnack, Please! A Cheery Street story to help kids eat their meals

Puddle, puddle, puddle, MUD! Leslie Patricelli's bestselling series sees our favourite bald baby celebrating a new season with an adorable friend. Another young and friendly board book in the world of Leslie Patricelli's adorable and relatable Baby, who gently introduces babies and toddlers to new experiences, first concepts and first words. This time, they are outside discovering all the joys of a new season – spring!Squish! Squoosh! Squash! It’s raining, but that’s OK, because rain means that spring is here! Baby and a best buddy love to be outside, enjoying the tulips and daffodils, the leaves on the trees, the butterflies and bumblebees. Look, there’s a bunny hopping! And a froggy plopping! Best of all is playing together in the slippery mud ... oops!Discover other seasonal board books in the series: Snow! and Splash! alongside familiar favourites: Yummy Yucky, Potty, Tooth, Huggy Kissy, Toot and many more.

Explore the magnificent environment of the coral reef and discover the threats facing it in this non-fiction picture book, with stunning illustrations from the award-winning artist Jason Cockcroft. Imagine you’re a butterflyfish. Where do you live? It’s a place that’s warm all year round, not too deep and full of life: it’s a coral reef! Meet the creatures that live here and find out about the resilience of nature in the face of climate change. Written by award-winning author and conservationist Martin Jenkins, this is an absorbing addition to the Protecting the Planet series, which brings together the very best nature writers with the most extraordinary illustrators.