Books - Children

• Matilda Woods, Penny Neville-Lee
• Little Tiger Press Group
• ISBN13: 9781788952248
• Published: 12-10-2023

With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children's dreams. The yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess all have starring roles.  Then the train comes to an unexpected halt. A tree has fallen across the track and there's no way the guard...

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• Steve Patschke, Zanna Goldhawk
• Templar Publishing
• ISBN13: 9781800783614
• Published: 12-10-2023

A magical pop-up edition of The Nutcracker.   "He was dressed in a handsome red jacket lined down the front with white loops and brass buttons. His painted eyes sparkled a brilliant green, while a kind, good-natured smile hid beneath a snowy cotton beard."When Marie is given a nutc...

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• Eva Frantz, Elin Sandstroem, Annie Prime
• Pushkin Children's Books
• ISBN13: 9781782694182
• Published: 12-10-2023

An enchanting Christmas mystery, with an illustrated chapter for each day of advent.  Twelve-year-old Flora Winter and her mother are off to the small seaside town of Helmersbruk for Christmas. When they arrive, Flora soon discovers an abandoned mansion straight out of a fairytale.  But it's n...

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• Sarah Horne
• Scholastic
• ISBN13: 9780702315893
• Published: 12-10-2023

Ever wonder how fireflies light up the sky? And why those sticky plant seeds are so hard to get off your clothes? The Firefly's Light is a mind-boggling non-fiction book about biomimicry - how humans have been inspired by observing the amazing innovations of the natural world. With gorg...

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• Joanna Ho, Catia Chien
• Scholastic US
• ISBN13: 9781338715941
• Published: 12-10-2023

From New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator, Catia Chien, comes a moving, powerful picture book about the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. 'He [Ai Weiwei] felt the life jackets and an idea curle...

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• Iona Rangeley, David Tazzyman
• HarperCollins Publishers
• ISBN13: 9780008476045
• Published: 12-10-2023

Einstein the penguin is back in this future-classic and fantastically funny story for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin back into your own home. Imogen has been taking a step back from penguin activities since she started her...

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• Julie Sykes, Linda Chapman, Lucy Truman
• Nosy Crow
• ISBN13: 9781839949333
• Published: 12-10-2023

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids ar...

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• Danielle Brown
• Button Books
• ISBN13: 9781787081390
• Published: 10-10-2023

From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls Rule explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments have left a lasting impression and legacy. Discover these amazing women some well-known, others not often explored...

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