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Frankenkitty, a monstrous tale by Maudie Powell-Tuck and Mini Grey
Curl up with Frankenkitty this Halloween, a grim and grisly read by author and illustrator Maudie Powell-Tuck and Mini Grey. Maudie Powell-Tuck is a #1 New York Times bestselling children's book author. Born in London, Maudie has worn hearing aids from...
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Ghost, Ghoul and Little Mouse: Graham Howie's haunting tale for little ones!
Graham Howie's new picture book Ghost, Ghoul and Little Mouse explores friendship and belonging in a surprising setting, just right for Halloween! Graham Howie was born in Edinburgh and since he was little, has always been a doodler and story creator. He studied visual...
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Alex Latimer introduces life coach and hungry dinosaur, Tony Rex, in Seven Stomps to Success!
Meet life coach and hungry dinosaur, Tony Rex, and discover his ideas for living your best life! Author and illustrator Alex Latimer tells us more. Alex Latimer is a South African writer and illustrator living in Cape Town. He has a degree in English an...
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Jeanne Willis celebrates misbehaving children and cheeky animals in 'Naughty'!
Jeanne Willis celebrates misbehaving children and animals in Naughty, a playful riot of naughtiness! Jeanne Willis is one of our best-loved authors of children's books, and has written for television, although her earlier jobs have included being a reptile vet's assista...
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Exploring blended families in Poppy O'Neill's picture book, The Pumpkin Seed
Introducing a new member into a family can raise many questions around change, identity and belonging. Author Poppy O'Neill explores these themes in her new picture book, The Pumpkin Seed (Nosy Crow). Poppy O'Neill writes books for children about understanding their emo...
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam return with a new spooky mystery!
The Shifty McGifty & Slippery Sam mysteries are a perfect introduction to detective stories. Here's author Tracey Corderoy to talk about their latest case! Tracey Corderoy grew up in South Wales, on a council estate firmly sandwiched between the ste...
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Alex Latimer explores identity in Marigold is a Chicken
Award-winning writer and illustrator Alex Latimer introduces Marigold is a Chicken, a hilarious picture book about being content to be oneself, and a companion title to Godfrey is a Frog. Alex is based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has written and illustrated dozens of...
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Sam Copeland's unveils his hilarious Detention Diaries series
Ever had a detention - and it wasn't your fault? Then you'll know how Arthur feels in The Detention Diaries - Sam Copeland's (very funny!) new series. We caught up with Sam to find out more. Sam Copeland is the award-winning author of the bestselling Ch...
