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Bad Nana #2: All the Fun of the Fair
Jeanie and her friends are thrilled to go to the town fair and are looking forward to competing for best pet, best garden in a baking tray and best fancy dress outfit. Not everyone is playing fair at the fair though. Head judge, Mrs. Farquar-Haha, only has eyes for her granddaughter Georgina’s entries despite her mediocre efforts. Bad Nana isn’t about to let her arch-nemesis ruin the day…
Page Count: 192
Genre: Humour Themes: Family, friendship, everyday life 'a word about books' says…"Sophy Henn has written another rib-tickling read about the misadventures of Jeanie and her badly behaving Nana. It is funny, it is silly and will delight young readers who will be teaching their own grandmas a few of Bad Nana’s naughty ways."
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The Bakery of Happiness
No-one knows why the customers of Paul du Pain’s bakery leave feeling happier than when they entered. When his assistant Marie leaves the bakery for good the happiness leaves with her, and he and his dog Gracie are left feeling sad. Will happy days ever return to the bakery?
Page Count: 88
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Feelings, animals, dyslexia friendly 'a word about books' says…"This endearing little chapter book is a warm and charming tale full of love, happiness and plenty of baked treats. Great for emerging readers as the chapters are short and there are plenty of colourful illustrations.”
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The Beach Puppy
Ruby is thrilled with the present her dad has brought home from the animal shelter…a sausage dog puppy called Coco. The two quickly become best friends. There’s more excitement too, a holiday at the beach. For Coco it means a whole new adventure of swimming, sandcastles, picnics, kites and lots of different smells and sounds. But when Ruby and Coco become separated, will the little dog be able to sniff her best friend out before the family go home…
Page Count: 88
Genre: Everyday life, adventure Themes: Animals, seaside, family, feelings, dyslexia friendly 'a word about books' says…"Oh what a fun and ever so slightly dramatic seaside story about a very loving family and the most adorable little sausage dog."
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Beak & Ally #1: Unlikely Friends
Ally the alligator was perfectly happy in her swamp but then donut wielding Beak swooped in, landed on her snout and ruined the peace and quiet. Shocked to hear that Ally is born to be alone Beak vows to be Ally’s best friend and he has lots of ideas for the wonderful things they can do together. Ally is not so sure. But when Beak finds his nest-warming party has been ruined by an uninvited guest, it is Ally that shows Beak what friendship means to her…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Graphic novel Themes: Humour, friendship, animals, bullying 'a word about books' says…"The first in a new series of graphic novels is a fee-boo-ulous fun tale of friendship. The brilliant Beak could chirp and tweet his way into the life of anyone."
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The Besties show and smell
It’s show and tell day and besties Ruby and Oliver are full of excitement. But when their teacher Ms. Perry is not in school, the dreaded supply teacher cancels show and tell. Then he separates the two best friends. Can they find a way to turn the fortunes of their day around?
Page Count: 80
Genre: Everyday life Themes: School, friendship, humour, feelings 'a word about books' says…”A lively and entertaining story that perfectly captures kids being kids and the highs and lows of a school day. The narrative includes messages on friendship, kindness and forgiveness.”
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Big Trouble for Nellie Choc-Ice
Having been rescued by Captain Beardy-Beard, Nellie Choc-Ice is happily aboard his submarine making her way back to the South Pole. But life is never straight forward for Nellie and when the submarine makes a fuel-stop in New York the ship becomes the target of a hijack (not to be confused with, “Hi Jack”). Can bird-brain Nellie come up with a plan and save the ship and herself from the mean Mr. Big…
Page Count: 96
Genre: Adventure Themes: Animals, humour, ocean, dyslexia friendly 'a word about books' says…”Lots of mistakes, lots of fun and lots and lots of mackerel. I love Nellie Choc-Ice and I’m sure readers will too."
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Billy and the Mini Monsters #1: Monsters in the Dark
Night-time means bedtime but not everyone has plans on going to sleep. Dark is the perfect time to cause mayhem and mischief. Billy awakens to find purple footprints, a half-eaten sandwich, a nibbled school tie and a very stinky sock drawer. His parents have assured him that there aren’t any monsters lurking in his bedroom but all the evidence suggests otherwise. What is going on...
Page Count: 80
Genre: Humour Themes: Monsters, family, fear, everyday life, bedtime 'a word about books' says…”Finding cute and colourful monsters hiding in your sock draw sounds awesome and these five funny monsters are anything but scary. With their peculiar and disgusting habits they will become best friends of many a young reader. Delightful!"
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Billy and the Mini Monsters #3: Monsters to the Rescue
Billy hates Monday’s as it is swimming lessons. To make matters worse, there is a diving competition in front of the parents. Oh, and who should be climbing up the steps to the top of the highest diving board…the mini monsters. Billy’s up and all eyes are on him…
Page Count: 80
Genre: Humour Themes: Monsters, fear, anxiety, risk-taking, everyday life 'a word about books' says…”Monsters to the Rescue is a fun, quick and entertaining read. It will no doubt be a hit with young readers. It includes gentle messages about fear and anxieties and how stepping out of your comfort zone is part of the journey in overcoming fears.”
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Billy and the Mini Monsters #5: Monsters Go Party!
Billy is excited to be going to Jack’s fancy dress birthday party - he is going as a superhero. The mini monsters are excited too as they’ve snuck along. And when they start causing all sorts of mayhem, Billy will need to call on all his superhero skills to get them back…
Page Count: 80
Genre: Humour Themes: Monsters, family, everyday life 'a word about books' says…”Monsters Go Party is packed with birthday party fun and mini monster mayhem. This story has lovely messages about relationships and the joy of having a sibling. It will be another hit with fans of the Billy and the Mini Monsters series.”
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Borgon the Axeboy and the Dangerous Breakfast
Borgon, his mum and his dad are the last barbarians living in the Lost Desert. After being told he needs to be a more real Barbarian, Borgon sets out to prove his Barbarian-ness by making the Best Barbarian Breakfast Ever - it just needs to have two ingredients…fun and danger…
Page Count: 160
Genre: Fantasy, adventure Themes: Monsters, humour 'a word about books' says…”Dangerous adventure, savage barbarians, axes and fiery dragons, this delightful story will entertain young savages with its slapstick humour and mismatched pairing of Borgon and Grizzy.”
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Bumble & Snug #1: and the Angry Pirates
Welcome to Bugbopolis. A day out and a picnic for best friends Bumble and Snug sounds perfect. That is until they accidentally find themselves on a deserted island and discover buried treasure. Digging up the treasure has consequences though as it is hidden for a reason and if the pirates don’t get it back there will be a monstrously big tentacled problem to deal with…
Page Count: 160
Genre: Graphic novel, adventure Themes: Friendship, feelings, emotions, humour 'a word about books' says…”Little monsters, one awesome adventure and some very BIG feelings! Bumble and Snug is an absolute treat of a read that will make children smile and laugh and has valuable lessons on friendship and managing emotions."
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Bunbun & Bonbon: Fancy Friends
White rabbit Bunbun has it all. A perfect face with perfectly formed rabbit ears and nose, a wonderful smile and a gorgeous tail. The one thing Bunbun does not have is a friend. And then along comes Bonbon. At first glance Bonbon appears to be a rock but is actually a talking purple candy and is just the friend that Bunbun needs. And together they will have a very fancy time…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Graphic novel Themes: Friendship, animals 'a word about books' says…”The first graphic novel from acclaimed author and illustrator Jess Keating is such a cute story and I thoroughly recommend that it hop hop hops its way into the lives of many young readers."
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Captain Cat and the Treasure Map!
When the pirates of the Golden Earring discover a treasure map tucked inside a bottle floating in the sea the whole crew are excited. Then Patch discovers that the map is cursed and that the whole crew could be in danger. Can Patch stop the bumbling pirates from heading to disaster?
Page Count: 128
Genre: Adventure Themes: Humour, animals, friendship, pirates 'a word about books' says…"This is a jolly good read. It is full of humour and with jokes aplenty readers will be laughing out loud as this hopeless bunch of pirates cause mayhem wherever they are.”
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Captain Cat and the Great Pirate Race!
Captain Hallibut is desperate to beat his nemesis Captain Crushbone in the Great Pirate Race but he knows that his wreck of a ship is no match for the huge and fearsome Dastardly Plunderer. There’s only one way to win…take a shortcut through the ‘Sea of Really, Really Bad Things.’ Can Captain Patch keep the crew safe when they come face to face with a terrifying sea monster…
Page Count: 160
Genre: Adventure Themes: Humour, animals, friendship, pirates 'a word about books' says…”Swashbuckling fun aboard the Golden Earring. There are jokes a plenty from Cutlass the parrot and the laughs keep coming as the actions of the hapless pirates create all manner of mayhem. Grab your cutlass and your eye patch and hop on board.”
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Captain Firebeard's School for Pirates
Tommy loves pirates and is thrilled for his first day at Captain Firebeard’s School for Pirates. He is desperate to prove that he is suited for a life of sailing the Seven Seas. So when he and his friends discover a secret code and a treasure map they decide to take what they have learnt in class and have an actual pirate adventure. But have they got what it takes to be real pirates…
Page Count: 208
Genre: Adventure Themes: Humour, friendship, pirates, school 'a word about books' says…”This has all the ingredients for skulduggery and adventure on the Seven Seas - a treasure map, a hidden island, buried treasure, wooden legs, eye patches, cutlasses and of course…grog! So what are you waiting for, jump on board me hearties."
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Captain Pug: The Dog who Sailed the Seas
Pug is the kind of dog that does all he can to avoid water. So when Lady Miranda takes him on a day out to the lake to go on something called a pedalo he is very worried. Pug soon finds himself up to his whiskers in water and if he wants to see Lady Miranda again he needs to get over his fear of water and become Captain Pug...
Page Count: 128
Genre: Adventure Themes: Humour, animals, friendship, fear, anxiety 'a word about books' says…”Fans of Squishy McFluff and Claude will delight in the adventures of another great pet. Pug is cheeky, charming and loveable. The plot is enjoyable, the story is full of humour and the accompanying illustrations in shades of orange and blue are wonderful."
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The Cat and the King
Forced to leave their royal surroundings after a fiery incident with a dragon, the Cat and the King have moved to a semi-detached house in a suburban neighbourhood where things are far from royal. The King is missing his royal ways, Cat is having to come up with many ingenious solutions to keep the King’s spirits up and the dragon has unfinished burning to attend to…
Page Count: 144
Genre: Fairytale Themes: Humour, animals, friendship, moving home 'a word about books' says…”A king with fond memories of his past struggles to deal with his present in Nick Sharratt’s heart-warming and funny debut. A right royal romp of a read."
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Claude at the Palace
Claude and Sir Bobblysock are tired of being stuck inside because of the rain. With no cake for their elevenses they head out. They don't find any cakes but what they do find is a birthday party at the place where they land themselves a job as babysitters for the royal children. All they have to do is keep the children clean and presentable until Great Granny’s party. Simple, right…
Page Count: 96
Genre: Adventure Themes: Humour, animals 'a word about books' says…”Claude at the Palace is the best of British for kids with wonderfully British language, Buckingham Palace, the Queen and some royal jam tarts. An absolute delight from start to finish and I politely request more adventures with Claude please!"
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Clever Cakes
Quick thinking and cunning plans are needed when you’re faced with a very hungry bear and a bored and arrogant King who doesn’t really want to share his royal spoils. After Masha disobeys Granny’s advice and gets taken from the woods by Mr Bear she hopes to bake her way out of trouble. When the King organises a tournament to find the best liar, one little girl has a right royal whopper to tell but will the King fall for it and give up his Great Golden Belly-button…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Fairy-tale, adventure Themes: Humour, animals, diversity, BAME, dyslexia friendly 'a word about books' says…”Clever and crafty female protagonists use their wits and creative thinking to get the better of more powerful foes in these modern fairytales with a twist."
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The Climbers
When Alma ventures into the forest in the middle of night and makes friends with a bear she knows she must keep him a secret. But when the villagers find out and panic spreads Alma knows it is time to leave, and she and Star Bear head off in search for a place to call home…
Page Count: 98
Genre: Adventure Themes: Friendship, animals, environment 'a word about books' says…"A lovely story about a young girl’s journey into the wider world with subtle messages about the impact of cutting down trees and the effects that it has on both wildlife and people.”
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Cranky Chicken
Everything about chicken is cranky; eyebrow, eyes, beak, feet. And absolutely everything makes chicken cranky; the sun, the rain, its tail, dirt, leaves, odd socks, sprinkle-less cupcakes, food with holes. Life for chicken is one big crank. Then along comes the friendly and endearing Speedy Worm who is determined to turn Cranky Chicken’s frown upside down...
Page Count: 98
Genre: Graphic novel Themes: Friendship, animals, humour 'a word about books' says…"Even cranky chickens deserve to have a BFF in this warm-hearted and funny tale of friendship and acceptance. Fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Beak & Ally and Shark and Bot will love spending time with these two new BFFs."
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Daisy and the trouble with Nature
Everyone at Daisy’s school was excited when the new school nature garden was unveiled. But it’s been a week and there’s no sign of any nature. If nature won’t come to school then school will have to come to nature. Despite everyone’s efforts to capture nature things are still not right. Maybe a camping trip with Gabby will be the opportunity to try and catch some more nature…
Page Count: 304
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Nature, environment, friendship, school 'a word about books' says…"Oh Daisy, there is no end to her misadventures in trying to catch nature. Daisy is terrible at waiting and her exploits in trying to catch nature are hilarious. It turns out that nature is not very compliant when it comes to being caught as Daisy discovers.”
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The Diary of a Killer Cat
All Ellie wants is for Tuffy, her beloved pet cat, to be well behaved but Tuffy has a habit of getting up to no-good. On Monday it was a bird, then on Wednesday it was a mouse, and now he has only gone and dragged next door's rabbit through the cat-flap. Dad has had enough and has decided the killer cat must be stopped. Can Ellie get Tuffy to change his wild ways...
Page Count: 64
Genre: Humour Themes: Animals, family, everyday life 'a word about books' says…"A hilarious view of the world through the eyes of a cat. Best read out-loud in your most villainous gangster accent."
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Dirty Bertie: Pirate!
Trouble and Bertie go together. This is three stories in one…which means triple the fun. Know-All Nick lands Bertie in stormy seas on Pirate Day at school. A trip to a fancy restaurant has Bertie’s mum hopping mad. And Sports Day brings out the competitive side of everybody…
Page Count: 128
Genre: Humour Themes: School, family 'a word about books' says…”Readers will delight at these tales full of mischief, chaos and plenty of laughter. Dirty Bertie is a character that readers will recognise either in themselves or someone they know.”
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Dixie O'Day #1: In the Fast Lane
Despite its age, Dixie is proud of his car and likes nothing more than going for a drive with his best friend Percy. When the All-Day Race race from Didsworth to Dodsworth is announced, Dixie has his heart set on winning but so does Lou Ella. In a race full of twists, turns and mishaps anything can happen and having the fastest car may not mean finishing first. Who will win...
Page Count: 128
Genre: Adventure Themes: Friendship, animals 'a word about books' says…”The book is absolutely delightful. Everything about it is just catered for the needs of young readers, the little hardback is the perfect fit for small hands and inside are beautiful illustrations and seven chapters for reading over the course of a week."
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