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Our neighbour has a cat. We call it ‘Neighbour’s Cat’. Sometimes, he comes to our house – and he acts like he lives here! But what does he get up to when he’s out of sight upstairs? Does he play with our toys? Take a bubble bath? Or worse?!
When you show a new kid around it’s called giving them ‘The Tour’. It’s a really important job and there are lots of things to remember because they don’t know ANYWHERE in the school and you have to tell them about EVERYTHING. Being a New Kid in a new school can be scary. Luckily, this book shows you how to be the PERFECT Tour Guide and make your New Kid feel right at home. First stop? The toilets. Because they’re great for singing in. (And also for weeing.) And don’t forget to show them the library and its one MILLION books (remember to use your quiet mouse voice!), the playground (where you can play Worldwide Hairdressers!) and – the EMERGENCY MEET UP PLACE (just in case anyone gets lost) and, oh yeah, make sure to point out lots of random things you see as you walk past them.
Bonnie Montgomery is at the local theatre group rehearsal when playwright Cynthia Cecil collapses on stage. Natural causes? Perhaps, but the world’s finest detective – and Bonnie’s alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon – heard a final, unscripted word with Cynthia’s last breath: ‘Murder!’ The cast were either within sight or backstage with rock-solid alibis. As opening night approaches, can Bonbon untangle lines from the truth, and expose a killer clever enough to get away with murder in front of an audience?
Meet Pog and Pickle, a guinea pig couple who are never apart. Pickle loves life in their cosy hutch, but Pog dreams of exploring the world. Late one night, Pog seizes her chance to sneak into the family’s luggage for a holiday to Peru – leaving Pickle all alone! It’s time for Pickle to make an inventive escape plan of his own as he musters all his courage to embark on a hilariously chaotic and daring journey to reunite with his love.
Enjoy some of the very best poems from the nation’s favourite family poet, Michael Rosen, in this laugh-out-loud poetry book. Dive into a brand-new edition of a classic collection of Michael Rosen’s poems, featuring all-time favourites including ‘Hot Food’, ‘No Breathing in Class’ and ‘Babysitter’. With lively illustrations from rising star Hannah Robinson, this is the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the playful side of poetry.
Margo is on a train to a new boarding school when she slips into another dimension, passing from the height of Irish summer into the chill of an alien winter, from a 24-hour day to one that begins and ends in just six hours. From a stranger on the train – a travelling salesman by the name of Moon – she learns that New Davia is part of a world scarred by uprisings, travel bans and world sealings. Power is determined by time – who has it, who doesn’t, and who has the freedom to travel between time zones. Can Margo find a way to get back home – or will she choose to stay in a world where her teenagehood is slipping away faster than ever before, but where she may have found the only person with whom she would choose to spend eternity?
What could be more magical than a camping trip in the sky?! Claudia and Pippa can hardly wait – but something is troubling Sara. Can she overcome her fears in time to help her friends solve a sky-high mystery? Find out in this star-filled, cloud-camping adventure!
Indie is a little girl with a big personality – and quite the flair for the dramatics! What job will she roleplay today? In these four stories, Indie takes on four very important jobs: a librarian, a cleaner, a dentist, and even a stylist – star-shaped sunglasses at the ready! But these jobs are never easy. Indie’s dentist chair (balanced backwards on a skateboard) isn’t particularly stable, and when Mum doesn’t look like Mum anymore in her big floppy hat and fur-trim gloves, Fashionista Indie ponders. Is there such a thing as too much style?
Benedict Allen decided he wanted to be an explorer aged 10. Since then he has visited parts of the planet that very few others have been to, learning about remote environments and communities – and facing danger at every turn. In these real-life stories of his expeditions, travel with him as:- he and his pack of husky dogs almost freeze in the Arctic – he gets lost in the Amazon rainforest – is shipwrecked on the way to Australia. As well as six other life-and-death situations that called for him to use all his survival skills, friendships and courage. Plus read Benedict’s tips and life lessons for exploring the world around you.
Ever since her parents sold her last horse, Tabitha has yearned for the chance to build that special bond with another. Now she finally has the chance to do this with Rusty, an ex-racehorse from her parents’ training stables. Even though Rusty is a handful to ride, Tabitha isn’t about to admit that she’s in over her head – not if it means her parents might take Rusty away. When the Paddock Grove gang enter a competition where they must navigate a complex route across unfamiliar moorland, Tabitha is determined to not let her control over Rusty slip.
A little girl is woken up by her father and, together, they tip-toe bare foot outside, stepping into the cool night-time garden. They wait to see it – their snuffling, shuffling nocturnal visitor. And what a treat to behold not just one hedgehog, but a mummy and her three adorable little, prickly babies, coming for a little sip of water before they mosey onwards, down the hedgehog highway.
Filled with hilarious doodles, this funny and feel-good story of friendship drama, embarrassing moments and secret crushes perfectly captures the highs and lows of tween life.
Every day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming – like everything is too much. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the people you love, there is always a way to feel your happy! Full of joyful illustrations and practical ideas, this is an uplifting introduction to the senses – and how to manage sensory overload.
Don’t fall in love. That’s the only rule. In this world, everyone knows their death date. If you’re rich, you can check in to a resort to have the greatest final few weeks of your life, in five-star luxury. Regan works at one of these resorts as a ‘Juliet’. Her next client is Jude, who has a week to live. Regan’s job is simple: make Jude feel as though he has found true love before he dies. But when a fake romance starts to become something else, can they take on Fate together – before Jude’s death date catches up with them?
From the chilly Arctic Ocean all the way down to the sunny Mediterranean Sea, explore everything Europe has to offer in this book packed with information. Rock out at Glastonbury festival in the United Kingdom, join in La Tomatina food fight in Spain and dare to enter spooky Bran Castle in Romania. Whether it’s food markets or football stadiums, ancient forests or magnificent cathedrals, Europe is full of things to enjoy. Discover natural wonders, rich history, delicious local delicacies and much more in this inspiring introduction to an amazing continent.
With sweets stuffed in their pockets, a boy and his grandad take the trip down to the beach: through the wonky woods, across the railway track, stopping for a chat with the spotty dogs! Over the stile, and there – peeking out beyond the dunes, the sea and ‘their’ beach. They pick pebbles, wash them clean in the waves and paint their memories from the day, placing them in a special place – a secret place. Jarvis captures the kind of golden childhood memory that you carry with you, as comforting as holding a warm, smooth pebble in your hand. And when life changes, and people change, these pebbles stay with you always.
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