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who ate steve

Who Ate Steve?

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Picturebook

A hilariously quirky mini mystery reminiscent of Jon Klassen’s classic I Want My Hat Back.

Welcome to this extremely interesting book about size. Marcel is a bird. He is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW?!

Kate Hindley’s picture books have sold over 180,000 copies and have won awards including the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award, and Oscar’s Book Prize.

Ingenious, original and VERY funny, this picture book is full of surprises. Can you work out who ate Steve?

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the royal rabbits escape from the tower

The Royal Rabbits: Escape from the Tower

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Chapter book

This book is an entertaining early chapter book about a group of action-seeking rabbits who guard London and live in a burrow underneath Buckingham Palace.

Part of a series but also good as a standalone, this story plunges readers into the thrilling world of Shylo Tawny-Tail, the once-shy country rabbit now a proud member of the Royal Rabbits of London. This new adventure sees the Ratzis, a formidable gang of hundreds of large, smelly rats led by the mysterious Papa Ratzi, aiming for global chaos involving the royal family.

Delivering a fast-paced, engaging plot, this fun and accessible book is packed with suspense, humour and daring escapades as Shylo and the Royal Rabbits of London race against time to save the day. This is a fun and exciting series that will keep young readers hooked.

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the night before christmas in wonderland

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland

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Picturebook

A whimsical and enchanting reimagining of the beloved Christmas classic, this delightful book seamlessly blends the magic of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the festive spirit of Christmas.

The familiar poem takes on a fantastical twist, transporting readers to a Wonderland where we learn the reason why the Queen of Hearts hates Christmas. The illustrations are truly breathtaking, capturing the whimsical atmosphere and bringing the Wonderland characters to life with vibrant colours and intricate details.

The rhyming is clever and flows beautifully, making it a joy to read aloud. This heartwarming story is sure to become a cherished family tradition, sparking imaginations and spreading holiday cheer.

Highly recommended for families with children of all ages. This book is a delightful addition to any Christmas library and a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of Wonderland magic.

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the littlest yak home is where the herd is

The Littlest Yak: Home Is Where the Herd Is

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Picturebook

The adorable new story starring Gertie, The Littlest Yak!

In this brand new adventure from award-winning duo Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley, Gertie the Littlest Yak and her family are moving mountains to pastures new. And for Gertie, that means SQUEEZING all her belongings onto her sledge.

But when someone special gets left behind, will Gertie come to see that home is about so much more than the things that you pack?

A gorgeous and heart-melting story about what REALLY makes a home.

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the littlest yak

The Littlest Yak

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Picturebook

We love Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley’s characters in our house, and none so much as Gertie; the smallest yak in her herd who longs to be bigger. Through a heartwarming –  and once trepidatious – journey, she discovers that her size doesn’t define who she is. This tale encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and see the true value in who they are. And better still, it’s part of a series!

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The Same but Different too

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Picturebook

This book very cleverly identifies our similarities and differences and demonstrates how these enhance our every day lives. The sparse, rhyming text jogs along beautifully and the wonderfully funny, detailed illustrations are full of humour, joy and affection. This book provides a brilliantly simple way to explain the advantages of difference to young children in a warm and entertaining way. Top marks!

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The Queen’s Wardrobe: The Story of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Clothes

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Non-fiction

The story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, told through her clothes and jewellery – and a gorgeous gift to treasure.

Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix’s The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation some of the Queen’s most famous outfits.

Did you know the Queen’s crown weighs as much as a bag of potatoes? Or that she has her own tartan nobody else is allowed to wear?

Written by the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen’s Wardrobe is packed with fascinating stories and astounding facts about our record-breaking Queen. The detailed, humorous and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it’s really like to grow up as a princess.

This book brings to life the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world’s best-loved and most famous royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, trusty wellies, the Crown Jewels and jumping out of a helicopter with James Bond.

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The Knight Who Said “No!”

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Picturebook

Ned the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he’s told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he’s asked. But one morning, instead of saying,”yes,” he says, “NO!” He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . . .

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How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth

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Picturebook

A whimsical and quirky picture book doubling as an instruction manual for the ‘mammoth’ task of washing this prehistoric beast. This is a humorous and creative text and a brilliant way into instruction writing. There is an accompanying 2-week English unit from KS2History.

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