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InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators! #5)
by John Patrick GreenOur favorite sewer-loving secret agents are between a rock and a hard place in InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder, the newest chapter in the hilarious full-colour New York Times-bestselling graphic novel adventure series from John Patrick Green. The InvestiGators are having a hard time keeping a low profile with their new headquarters being a giant robot towering over the city! How can they be SECRET agents if everyone recognizes them? But with their ears to the ground, Mango and Brash hear mysterious rumblings about BOULDER BUDDIES . . . are they just the latest fad or part of a mob-run scheme? And could a rocky relationship from the InvestiGators' past be hiding beneath the surface? Find out in their most stone-cold dangerous mission yet!Continue the series with Investigators: Heist and Seek!
Remixed: An inspiring story about our families
by Arree ChungFrom Arree Chung, the creator of the award-winning Mixed, this second title about Mixed City takes the Colours in a new direction . . .When Colours of different kinds fall in love they mix, creating families that come in every possible combination of colour, shape, and size. But sometimes their feelings change, and change in a family isn't always easy. It can be especially hard for young ones to accept and get used to, and it might make them feel worried, anxious or sad.An inspiring, uplifting story Remixed celebrates the strength of remixed families and the beauty of chosen families, while reassuring young children that while change is scary, everything usually turns out just as ok as it was before, and sometimes even better.
You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference
by Marcus RashfordNever underestimate your actions – even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. That’s the power of kindness. From Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka, the bestselling authors of You Are a Champion, comes the eagerly-awaited inspiring and positive follow-up, You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference.Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help YOU find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an International footballer to make a difference – even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.Packed with more inspiring stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice, and top-tips from social justice educator Shannon Weber, this book will show you how to use your voice and make a difference in this world.Shows kids how to:- Be kind to yourself – you can't change the world unless you look after yourself first!- Be kind to other people- That there’s no such thing as normal – and it’s GOOD to be different- Celebrate and champion difference- Use your voice to make a change- Bounce back- Appreciate the squad- Always be a team playerPraise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media:'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get them a book by their hero!''Both lads smashing through Marcus Rashford’s new book for kids. What a great role model for the next generation coming through.''What a brilliant, inspiring book that couldn’t have come at a better time! You’re a legend & a fantastic role model.'
The 169-Storey Treehouse: Monkeys, Mirrors, Mayhem! (The Treehouse Series #13)
by Andy Griffiths*10 Million Children Laughing Worldwide*There are lots of laughs at every level in The 169-Storey Treehouse, the last book in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger GangAndy and Terry have added thirteen new levels and built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they – and you – could wish for including: an electric pony stable, a NOISY level, a weather dome (where you can have whatever weather you want whenever you want it), and an 100% edible gingerbread house and a potato-powered translation transmitter that allows you to talk to everything everywhere all at the same time.There's also a hall of funhouse mirrors, which is the perfect place to hide from Mr Bunkoff who is trying to catch Andy, Terry and Jill in order to send them to school.But Anti-Andy, Terrible Terry and Junkyard Jill, their trouble-making opposites, are trapped in one of the mirrors — and they want out. (Oh, and Mr Big Nose wants them to write their book . . . RIGHT NOW.)Can our heroes escape school, defeat their doppelgängers AND meet their book deadline?Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series – the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers.
InvestiGators: A full colour, laugh-out-loud comic book adventure! (InvestiGators! #6)
by John Patrick GreenAlligator sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in InvestiGators: Heist and Seek, the sixth volume in John Patrick Green's New York Times-bestselling series.When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called on the scene . . . the ART SCENE!Mango and Brash go undercover and under canvas as internationally renowned painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of CRIME! Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the city art museum’s fundraising gala before it's too late. . . and they run out of appetizers? Find out in this pièce de résistance of action-packed, fully illustrated graphic novel fun.
Teapot Trouble: A Duck and Tiny Horse Adventure
by Morag Hood"It's a hoot." - The Sunday Times.Perfect for reading aloud, Teapot Trouble is a warm and silly picture book that children (and adults) will find hilarious. Something or someone is living inside Duck's teapot! Who are they? What do they want? How will we get them out? Never fear, for Tiny Horse is here! Tiny Horse has a trampoline. She has a magnificent hat. She has a stick of celery. What more could anyone need to save the day?A laugh-out-loud story with a message about kindness, starring Duck and Tiny Horse, the brilliantly funny duo from Spaghetti Hunters, described by the Sunday Times as 'wacky and funny'. Morag Hood is the award-winning creator of When Grandad Was a Penguin, The Steves and I Am Bat.
The Littlest Elephant
by Kate ReadThe littlest elephant is always in a rush, and it takes a tiny mouse to show her how to slow down and notice the other jungle creatures in this funny, colourful story from Kate Read, creator of the multi-award-winning One Fox. The bright and richly illustrated pages full of jungle creatures from a chameleon to a tiger will entrance any child as they follow the littlest elephant on her way to the pool for a swim. At first she is too excited to notice the chaos she is causing, but then she realizes that by slowing down and helping others, everyone can join in the fun. A beautiful and humorous book about learning empathy for others and helping those who may need it.
10 Cats
by Emily GravettTen cats discover three cans of paint and blotches, splotches and splats go everywhere!A funny exploration of colour from award-winning author/illustrator Emily Gravett, 10 Cats is a wonderfully simple and engaging picture book.While learning about counting and colours, very young children will delight in the adorable kittens on every spread and the simple text that is perfect for reading aloud.
We Are All Different: A Celebration of Diversity!
by Tracey TurnerMeet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents and carers. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes, cultures, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities... and LOTS in common!There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human – as many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are individuals. Written by Tracey Turner, it has been created in collaboration with several Inclusion Ambassadors from the Inclusive Minds organization.Vibrant and diverse, We Are All Different is both a beautiful gift book and a highly accessible home reference. It reinforces that everyone has something to offer, that diversity enriches our lives, and it also considers what all human beings have in common – that there is more that unites us than divides us.
Epic Adventures: Explore the World in 12 Amazing Train Journeys
by Sam SedgmanFrom Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel – all seen through the world's most epic train journeys. So climb on board and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of railway engineering, including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam), Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, cross scorching deserts on the California Zephyr, and taste tea in India whilst on a toy train – there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train! Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster bring the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
The Big Amazing Poetry Book: 52 Weeks of Poetry From 52 Brilliant Poets
by Chris RiddellA brilliant introduction to 52 fantastic poets introduced by Roger McGough and illustrated by Chris Riddell. The Big Amazing Poetry Book is a warm, funny collection snd packed with different styles of poetry - ballads, riddles, tongue-twisters, shape poems, haikus, sonnets and raps - about seasons, festivals, animals, birds, love, war, food, fish and football and much more. There are 7 poems and a biography to showcase each poet and stunning line artwork on every page.Includes poems from: John Agard, Ruth Awolola, Gerard Benson, James Berry, Clare Bevan, Brian Bilston, Valerie Bloom, Liz Brownlee, Steven Camden, Lewis Carroll, James Carter, Charles Causley, Mandy Coe, Joseph Coelho, Dom Conlon, Paul Cookson, Pie Corbett, Shauna Darling Robertson, Jan Dean, Peter Dixon, Julia Donaldson, Carol Ann Duffy, Eleanor Farjeon, John Foster, Nikita Gill, Chrissie Gittins, Martin Glynn, Matt Goodfellow, Sue Hardy-Dawson, David Harmer, A. F. Harrold, Jenny Joseph, Jackie Kay, Ian McMillan, Wes Magee, Roger McGough, Michaela Morgan, Brian Moses, Laura Mucha, Grace Nichols, David Orme, Gareth Owen, Brian Patten, Rachel Piercey, John Rice, Coral Rumble, Roger Stevens, Nick Toczek, Kate Wakeling, Zaro Weil, Colin West and Kit Wright
I am Cat
by Peter BentlyA day in the life of a cat – told from the cat's point of view! A funny rhyming story from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be.I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap!Join one cheeky little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing . . . Being head of the house is a full-time job!With a hilarious rhyming text and warm, funny illustrations, I am Cat is the perfect book for cat lovers of all ages. Just right for reading together, young children will love spotting all the little details and joining in with the rhythmic words.Also look out for I Am Dog!
Winnie-the-Pooh and Me: A brand new Winnie-the-Pooh adventure in rhyme, featuring A.A Milne's and E.H Shepard's beloved characters
by Jeanne WillisWinnie-the-Pooh and Me is a rhyming picture-book adventure featuring the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.Someone has come along to join Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin on their adventure, but who could it be? It can't be Kanga and Roo – they're sailing a boat – and it can't be Owl, because he's at home. Could it be Heffalumps who want to eat Pooh's beloved honey? Or perhaps Pooh and Christopher Robin are accompanied by a pair of friends who are never far away on a sunny day.With gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Us Two' from Now We Are Six, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends.
Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace: A brand new Winnie-the-Pooh adventure in rhyme, featuring A.A Milne's and E.H Shepard's beloved characters
by Jeanne WillisWinnie-the-Pooh at the Palace is a rhyming picture-book adventure featuring some of the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.On a day out to Buckingham Palace, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends play in the snowy gardens, have a thrilling ride on a sledge, and Pooh gets stuck in a snow drift! Then, a surprising discovery leads to an invitation to have tea with the King!With gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Buckingham Palace', and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his best friends, Christopher Robin and Piglet.Discover more rhyming adventures in Winnie-the-Pooh and Me.
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Party: A brand new Winnie-the-Pooh adventure in rhyme, featuring A.A. Milne's and E.H. Shepard's beloved characters
by Jeanne WillisWinnie-the-Pooh and the Party is a brand-new rhyming adventure featuring the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.It's Rabbit's birthday and that means party time in the Hundred Acre Wood! With all our beloved characters in attendance, name badges are a must. But spelling can be tricky, as Booh Pear, Tiddle and Wiglet find out . . .With gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Teddy Bear', this is a delightful and heart-warming rhyming adventure about true friendship and having fun, with charming illustrations from Mark Burgess, in the style of E.H. Shepard. This authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his best friends, Christopher Robin and Piglet.Discover more rhyming adventures in Winnie-the-Pooh and Me and Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace.
Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength
by Sophia Thakur___________________________________What do you want to be when you grow up?Discover the new daring tales of inspiration from over fifty iconic British icons today, who have each harnessed their curiosity and ambition and turned it into their own superhero power.With a special introduction by Stormzy!Every inspirational figure has something that makes them special, just like you. Just look at:· Princess K, who went from tapping her foot under the desk at school, to dancing centre stage at Glastonbury· Dina Asher Smith, who started out crawling at lightning speed and became the fastest British woman in history· Reggie Yates, who used his power of empathy to connect instantly both in person and through the TV· Riz Ahmed, whose ability to code-switch between cultures and creative outlets let him excel as a scholar, actor, activist, and rapper· Liam Charles, who followed his childhood passion in the kitchen to become a Bake Off masterThis is a book filled with inspiring journeys, to encourage and empower you to harness your power, and become your own superhero. 8% of the RRP for all print sales in the UK of Superheroes will be donated to MERKY FOUNDATION LIMITED (Registered Charity No. 1186891)
Middle School: (Middle School 14) (Middle School #14)
by James PattersonIn this instalment in the hilarious illustrated children's series, Rafe feels like a caged lion at his summer job at the zoo - until a real lion desperately needs his help.Rafe is days away from sweet summer freedom - but his bad grades have other plans for him. He can't fail a summer job, right?Working in a zoo sounds great but Rafe is stuck polishing his boss's car, digging oven pits and scrubbing . . . toilets.He's destined for the failed jobs Hall of Fame until an encounter with an endangered lion puts his wildlife knowledge to the test. This time, it's more than just his grades on the line.
Minecraft: The Village
by Max BrooksThe final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy! The New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict which only they can resolve.Journeying into the unknown is a scary prospect, but together, Guy and Summer can navigate any challenge. The two castaways strike out in this curious, blocky world, searching for a way home. As they cross the Overworld-traversing frozen wastelands and baking deserts-the pair make an exciting discovery: a community populated by villagers!Guy and Summer settle in to learn more about their new friends, trading with the residents and exploring the surrounding area as they work out the next steps in their voyage. But with monstrous mobs and perilous pitfalls around every corner, they soon find that they might be needed here more than they thought.When a villager disappears, their investigation uncovers new foes-ones so powerful that it might spell the end of their adventure. Drawing on the lessons they've learned along the way, Guy and Summer must work together to protect the village.
Treasure Hunters: (Treasure Hunters 8) (Treasure Hunters #8)
by James PattersonDodge missiles, map undersea caves, outrun secret agents, and uncover the ultimate treasure? That's a day in the life of the Kidds!The Kidd family is on an exciting new mission: using the augmented reality gear their parents created to uncover long-lost treasure. But then their ship, The Lost, explodes in a ball of fire!Now Bick, Beck, Tommy and Storm are stranded on a raft in the Mediterranean Sea, and their parents have been kidnapped by maniacal treasure hunters. It's up to the Kidd siblings to follow clues around the globe to uncover the ancient treasure and save their parents . . . before they lose everything!
Middle School: (Middle School 15) (Middle School #15)
by James PattersonSometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet?Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr. Daria Deerwin to join a research study on polar bears. How many times in life do you get a chance to come face-to-face with a real polar bear in the wild? Rafe is ready to find out!Alaska is pinkie-freezing, hair-freezing, snot-freezing cold, but Rafe might be headed for a meltdown. He's spending every waking moment with Penelope, who he definitely has a crush on, and a polar bear Dr. Deerwin is tracking goes missing...with poachers on the tundra.It's up to Rafe, Penelope, and their new friends to save the day in Rafe's coolest adventure yet.
Treasure Hunters: The Greatest Treasure Hunt
by James PattersonRappel out of helicopters, off-road along the Baltic coast, and smile for the camera! It's all in a day's work for the Collier kids!Wait-what?The Kidd siblings have rescued some of the world's greatest treasure, without ever seeking fame and glory. So they aren't happy when the Collier kids start treasure hunting for the camera, more focused on looking good and selling ads than actually recovering treasure. When the Kidds are invited to compete with the Colliers for the title of 'The World's Greatest Treasure Hunting Kids,' they jump at the chance to show the world real treasure hunting.But with rumors swirling of a mistake made by the Kidds' great-grandfather years ago, the Kidds discover that fame and glory aren't the only things on the line. Will they be able to solve the mystery, restore their family name, and recover their biggest treasure haul yet?
Ali Cross: The Secret Detective (Ali Cross #3)
by James PattersonSchool, mysteries, crime-solving - just an ordinary day for Ali Cross!Ali has helped to solve two big cases and he knows he has what it takes to follow in the footsteps of his famous father, Alex Cross.Eager to keep solving crimes, Ali and his friends hack into police calls and secretly check out crime scenes to crack the cases themselves.But when Ali witnesses something terrible, he must grapple with some tough questions about what it means to be a detective, and a detective's son.Will Ali be the one in danger this time?____________________________Praise for the Ali Cross series'The prolific king of the beach read is back with an intergenrational mystery for the 9-to-12-year-old set' Kirkus'This is a fresh look at the world of James Patterson's most famous protagonist' School Library Journal'This one will fly off the shelves' Booklist
The Elephant Girl
by James Patterson Ellen Banda-Aaku Sophia KrevoyJama is a clever and sensitive young Maasai girl who likes elephants better than people.She decides to escape the classroom gossip about the new boy, Leku, by going to the watering hole outside her village. There, she befriends a baby elephant that she names Mbegu.When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths - one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is the head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline.A beautiful, heart-pounding story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship.
Minerva Keen’s Detective Club
by James PattersonLiving in the luxurious Arcanum building - with its interior balconies perfect for playing tag, an elevator like an iron birdcage, and quirky neighbours behind every apartment door - has always been fun and games for twelve-year-old Minerva Keen . . . until her neighbours start getting poisoned. Anyone could be next, and everyone is a suspect, including Minerva herself.To clear her name and help the police crack the case, Minerva starts her own detective club. So what if it only has two other members, one Minerva's accident-prone daredevil brother and the other the biggest and quietest kid in school, who happens to be afraid of his own shadow? Minerva knows that with her brainpower, the club's sleuthing skills, and case files full of suspects, they can unmask the poisoner . . . hopefully before it's too late.
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh: (Jacky Ha-Ha 3) (Jacky Ha-Ha Series #3)
by James PattersonThe third instalment in the hilarious Jacky Ha-Ha series!Jacky Hart finally knows the thrill of having people laugh with her (not at her). She tries to put her comedy and theatre skills to use in her summer job-but the boardwalk crowds aren't exactly adoring. So Jacky jumps at the opportunity of a lifetime: an all-expense paid trip to theatre camp!When Jacky gets to Camp Footlights, she realises she's way out of her depth. The highly trained campers all seem to know everything about performing, and exactly how to command the spotlight. All Jacky wants is to prove she fits in, but the more she tries, the more she stands out-and not in a good way. With help from her new friends, can Jacky Ha-Ha earn her place in the spotlight... or will she flop?