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Hiding Heidi
Heidi is like a human-chameleon. She is naturally good at hiding and loves to play hide and seek. She is so good that she never gets found. But sometimes it would nice to be found and perhaps being hidden all the time isn’t as good as it sounds…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Friendship, feelings 'a word about books' says…”Visually brilliant. Filled with heart-warming messages on friendship, understanding the talents of others and that having fun with your friends is all that really matters.”
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How to Be on the Moon
Anna is very keen to go to the moon. But Crocodile knows that the moon is impossibly far away and it is dark and it is lonely. Still, distance should never stand in the way of a good idea. With a rocket, sandwiches and some special skills it’s time to fly to the moon…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Adventure Themes: Animals, food, friendship, rhyme, space 'a word about books' says…”I'm never quite sure whether the adventure is real or not - I guess this is the joyous power of imagination. Imagination can take you anywhere…”
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I am Brown
The little girl in this story loves being brown. “She is perfect. She is beautiful.” With the help of some friends, the little girl shares all the things that she and her friends love to do, their hopes for the future and all of the things that make their lives so flipping awesome. Being brown is absolutely brilliant and this girl wants you to know just how brilliant it is…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Friendship, diversity, BAME 'a word about books' says..."The most brilliant celebration of being brown and being utterly and overwhelmingly happy with the skin that you are in. All children should read this book."
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I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree
Dive into a wonderful collection of poems, riddles, rhymes and limericks that celebrate and explore nature, animals, plants, weather and the seasons. With poems to make you laugh, poems to get your tongue in a twist, poems that make you think, poems to make you question, beautiful poems and more sombre poems. This really is a collection that has something for everyone...
Page Count: 336
Genre: Poetry Themes: Nature, animals, environment, seasons, weather 'a word about books' says..."A wonderfully curated and beautifully presented collection of three-hundred-and-sixty-six individual hugs to the natural world."
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I'll Always be Older than You
Being an older sibling is no easy task and it is a position of great responsibility. As her younger brother grows she will have to teach him everything that she has learnt so far. He will have it easy though as he has someone to show him how to do all these things, she had to learn to do it all by herself. There is always something for this older sister to be teaching her younger brother...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Growing-up, family 'a word about books' says…”A lovely story told in rhyming verse that is full of warmth, heart, kindness and bursting with sibling love. Any child with a sibling will relate to this story."
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I'm Sticking with You
Bear and Squirrel are the best of friends. Bear loves their adventures, playdates, tea parties and conversations. Like strawberries and cream they are the perfect fit and Bear is sure that the two will stick together no matter what. But what will happen when it all gets a little bit too much for Squirrel who decides that Bear is becoming a bit overBEARing and some alone time is needed…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Animals, friendship, feelings, emotions 'a word about books' says…”Sure to become an instant favourite and is a book that readers will definitely ‘stick’ to. I just want to read this book over and over and over again."
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If You Come To Earth
What would you want someone who has never visited Earth before to know about the place that we call home? What makes it worth the visit? Is it the people, the places, the animals, the food or is it something else? This is a big question to ask but one little child thinks he has has the perfect answer and knows exactly what it is important to know about our beautiful little planet…
Page Count: 80
Genre: Adventure Themes: Everyday life, environment, people, places, diversity, BAME, nature, space, animals, science 'a word about books' says…”Inspired by her travels and the children that she met comes this special picture book from award-winning author, Sophie Blackall. It is a wonderful celebration of what makes planet Earth and the people that live here so wonderful and unique."
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If You Go Down to the Woods Today
If you go down to the woods today you’re in for the most wonderful of surprises. Brown Bear Wood is teeming with nature and wildlife and there’s so much to see and do. There’s home-building to be done in spring, sport’s day fun in summer, campfires in autumn and feasts in winter. Join Bear on a magical journey into the woodland and through the seasons as he welcomes you into his home…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Poetry, interactive Themes: Animals, nature, friendship 'a word about books' says…”I cannot express how beautiful this book is. It is a completely magical read that is filled with friendship, fun and the wonder of nature."
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Julian at the Wedding
Julian and his abuela are going to a wedding. Not only that, Julian is actually going to be in the wedding. There will be flowers, food, cake and dancing. Marisol is going to the wedding too. Wedding venues are great places to explore and after the official wedding business is done Julian and Marisol are keen to see what they can find…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Inclusive, BAME, diversity, acceptance, LGBT+, family, friendship 'a word about books' says…”A fabulous picture book that is filled with love, happiness and is a true celebration of being who you are and wearing whatever makes you feel your happiest!"
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Julian is a Mermaid
Meet Julian, a little boy with a big imagination, a big heart and one very big idea. On a train ride home, Julian notices three fabulously dressed women. They have vibrant hair and are wearing the most splendid dresses with long swooshy tails. Inspired, he wants to dress as a mermaid himself. But what will his Nana think of this and is the world ready for Julian to be a mermaid…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Inclusive, BAME, diversity, acceptance, family, life lesson 'a word about books' says…”Jessica Love’s debut picture book makes a gloriously big and colourful splash in the children’s book market."
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Just Because
It’s bedtime but one little child’s mind is too full of questions to go to sleep just yet. With dad lurking at the threshold to the bedroom the first question comes…“Why is the ocean blue?” The dad has the most wonderfully inventive answer but it is not enough to satisfy the child. Question after question follows as the child wants to know everything from bird flight habits to trees to black holes. Will the curious child ever feel satisfied enough to go to sleep…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Bedtime, family, curiosity 'a word about books' says…”A wonderful book for curious children and one that will have adults madly researching the answers to many of the questions. I’m off to find out why we sneeze."
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King of the Swamp
In the depths of the forest in a rather stinky swamp lives McDarkly. McDarkly is incredibly proud of his swamp and loves growing flowers. But the King has other ideas for the swamp and is threatening to cover it all in concrete to build a skatepark! Can McDarkly come up with a plan to save his swamp in just ten days…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Fantasy Themes: Environment, nature 'a word about books' says…”A great book for getting children interested in nature and gardening and it subtly highlights the importance of looking after the natural world."
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The Koala Who Could
Meet Kevin, a cuddly Koala who is very much stuck in his ways. This isn’t a bad thing at all but what if a little bit of a change could lead to a richer and more rewarding life. Can a few forest friends help Kevin to see things a different way…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Personal & social issues, self-awareness, self-esteem 'a word about books' says…”A lovely rhyming story that deserves a place on every young child’s book shelf. In the words of Kevin the can-do Koala; “Because life can be great when you try something new!””
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Let's Go for a Drive! (An Elephant & Piggie Book)
Elephant has had the best idea…he and Piggie should go for a drive. Piggie is keen but they are not quite ready to go yet. Many things are needed before they can go for a drive: map, sunglasses, umbrellas, bags. But wait, they seem to have forgotten something rather important…a car! Is the plan ruined or can the two friends find another way to enjoy their day together…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Graphic novel Themes: Humour, animals 'a word about books' says…”Mo Willems delivers again in another Elephan-tastic read. Told in minimal text and with repetitive phrasing, this laugh-out-loud read will bring much happiness to young readers."
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Liarbird
Lryebirds love to lie. It is as if they are born to lie, I mean it’s right there in their name. In fact they lie from the moment they hatch. And the Liarbird in this story has got lying down to a fine art. When Liarbird isn’t lying he is being 100% honest with the truth. It seems that doing either is going to land him in a spot of bother…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Humour Themes: Life lesson, animals 'a word about books' says…”Full of creativity and humour this is a delightful read with strong messages about lying and the truth. A great book for prompting important discussions around lying and honesty."
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The Lion and the Bird
Lion is busily going about a spot of gardening when he notices an injured bird lying on the ground. With the bird’s flock long gone, Lion feels responsible for the injured bird and decides to take it in and care for it. As Lion nurses the wounded bird back to health a wonderful friendship soon blossoms but what will happen when the time comes for the bird to return to its flock?
Page Count: 88
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Animals, friendship, feelings, emotions 'a word about books' says…”A gentle and moving story of kindness and friendship. Any young child who has ever had to say goodbye to a friend or relative for a prolonged period of time will relate to lion and will share in his joy and sadness as his new friend comes and goes."
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The Lion Inside
Mouse is tired of being ignored and sat on by the other jungle animals. He wants to be more like lion who is respected by all the animals and is the centre of attention. Fed up, mouse sets out to change his ways and comes up with an idea that he thinks is the perfect solution to his problem. But when mouse ventures off to see lion he is in for one very big surprise…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Animals, anxiety, fear, bravery, courage, self-belief, risk-taking 'a word about books' says…”A lovely story with a wonderful moral…find the confidence within yourself. Even those lacking confidence can find the self-belief hidden deep within them. You don’t need to be the size of a lion, you just need to have the heart of one."
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The Little Island
The animals on the farm live and work together and for the most part they live harmoniously together. But revolt and revolution are in the air and the geese are beginning to think of ways that things could be better. Bridges are set to be broken and friendships on the farm will be fractured. But are the geese really better off alone…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Life lesson Themes: Fable, animals, politics, human rights, community 'a word about books' says…”A wonderful modern-day fable that raises some big questions and introduces the idea of politics and political issues to young readers."
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Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears
Little Mouse is scared of a lot of things. Creepy crawlies, sharp objects, water - particularly the bath and the toilet, noises, the dark, heights, birds…the list goes on. But despite all of mouse’s fears there is one thing that is even scared of him…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Humour Themes: Animals, fear, anxiety 'a word about books' says…”A wonderfully clever and beautifully presented interactive book. Perfect for helping children to overcome their fears as they are encouraged to doodle and scribble away their worries with the support of a very scared mouse.”
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The Longest, Strongest Thread
A young girl is moving to a new country where it is so cold that the lakes will be frozen in winter. Before she leaves she goes to see her Grandma at her sewing studio. The girl is incredibly sad to be leaving but Grandma knows they'll never be far apart as they have a special thread...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Everyday life Themes: Family, friendship, moving home, emotions, feelings 'a word about books' says…”A super book to help reduce the fears and anxieties that children may have when leaving a place and a loved one behind. There is no distance that is too great to break a bond of love, especially if you have the longest, strongest thread."
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Lost and Found
When a boy finds a penguin on his doorstep he wants to help the penguin find its way home. No-one is looking for a lost penguin and after discovering penguins come from the South Pole the boy decides to take the penguin home himself. But the penguin isn’t lost at all…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Adventure Themes: Animals, loneliness, friendship, seaside 'a word about books' says…”A charming tale of friendship and loneliness. And how sometimes what someone really needs is the most surprising thing of all.”
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The Lost Library
After finding a book in a cupboard, Oliver decides to take it back to where it belongs. But where is The Lost Library? Accompanied by new neighbour Rosie, the two head out in search and find themselves on a magical adventure filled with books, stormy seas and a dragon…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Adventure, fantasy Themes: Friendship 'a word about books' says…”Jess McGeachin tells an enchanting fantasy adventure story with lovely messages on friendship, enjoying adventures together and how the answers to most problems can be found in a book."
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Max Attacks
Max loves to attack things. Fishes, lizards, birds, socks, trainers…nothing is safe from Max and his paws. Max would love to get his claws on those de-lish fish swimming in the tank, the only problem is Max gets very distracted. Will Max get the fish he so desperately craves…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Humour Themes: Animals, home, rhyme 'a word about books' says…”Told in delightful rhyming prose and with lively and bright illustrations, this is a read that cat lovers will really enjoy and they will no doubt be able to relate their own experiences of owing cats with the behaviour of Max."
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Max the Brave
Meet Max…he is fearless, he is brave, he definitely doesn’t like wearing ribbons and he chases mice. Or at least he would if he only knew what a mouse looked like. Max heads off to find a mouse to chase and when he finally finds one it’s rather bigger than he expected…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Humour Themes: Animals, feelings 'a word about books' says…”A hilarious read about a loveable cat who is desperate to chase a mouse. The cartoon style illustrations are bright and bold and are a perfect accompaniment to this witty tale.”
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Molly's Moon Mission
Molly is a very little moth with very big dreams. She longs for adventures beyond the back of the wardrobe and has her sights set on the biggest of adventures…she wants to fly to the MOON. But everyone she meets thinks this is a terrible idea. Can Molly make it to the moon?
Page Count: 40
Genre: Adventure Themes: Humour, animals, space, dreams, perseverance 'a word about books' says…”A heart-warming and funny adventure that is all about perseverance and not giving up on your dreams no matter how small you are or how big your dreams are. This is one small step for man, one giant flight for moth-kind."
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