Books - Families

• Steve McCarthy
• Walker Books Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781529515084
• Published: 07-09-2023

This is a real adventure book, so be careful not to get too lost between its pages...   The Vasylenko family are adventurers. They all love the wet and the wild, the thrill of exploring the outside world. All that is ... except Oktober. He prefers the warm and safe comfort of the inside world,...

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• Josh Lacey, Garry Parsons
• Andersen Press
• ISBN13: 9781839133343
• Published: 07-09-2023

Discover two sides of history with the Time Travel Twins!  Twins Scarlett and Thomas are learning about the Romans at school. So Grandad uses his time machine to send them back to Roman Britain. Scarlett finds herself in a Roman camp and is chosen as a slave by the Empe...

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• Laura Ellen Anderson
• David Fickling Books
• ISBN13: 9781788452991
• Published: 07-09-2023

Evil Emperor Penguin's plans to take over planet Earth are in place, and nothing can stop him . . . wait, is that his arch-nemesis, Evil Cat?! Surely the world is too small for TWO evil geniuses!Who will become the cutest evil genius in the world?Giggles are guaranteed in this delightfully sil...

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• Harriet Muncaster
• OUP
• ISBN13: 9780192788733
• Published: 07-09-2023

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just...

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• Dr. Seuss, Alastair Heim, Aristides Ruiz
• HarperCollins Publishers
• ISBN13: 9780008626013
• Published: 05-09-2023

The Grinch's newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of the Whoville's Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what's really important?  A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring all your favourite characters! ...

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• Kate Pankhurst
• Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• ISBN13: 9781526615435
• Published: 31-08-2023

Reach for the stars and learn all about space in this fact-packed new book from the bestselling creator of the Fantastically Great Women series! Mixing STEM topics with a sweet story of figuring out your place in the world, this is the perfect introduction to space for the next generation of s...

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• Jennifer Killick
• Farshore
• ISBN13: 9780008538576
• Published: 31-08-2023

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps and Stranger Things! It's summer term and time for a school trip with a difference! Year 8 are on a boat off the coast...

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• Karl Newson, Ela Smietanka
• Bonnier Books Ltd
• ISBN13: 9781800784451
• Published: 31-08-2023

From the author of The Same But Different Too and I Am A Tiger comes an uplifting picture book which encourages young readers to be themselves, even on tough days.For readers aged 3-7, this joyful picture book features rhyming text and a bouncy rhythm which grown-ups will love read...

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