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Meet Frog. Frog likes splashing in the pond, leaping from her lily pad and catching insects on her long, curly, whirly tongue. And she loves to RIBBITTTTT.

But Frog has a secret . . . Before she could do ANY of these things, she was just one of a million teeny, tiny eggs in the furthest corner of the pond. So how did that little egg come to be Frog?

Join Frog on an adorable adventure in the pond, full of facts about the different life stages of frogs – from egg to tadpole to froglet to frog – and watch the life cycle begin all over again.

Join young detective Lizzie and her adorable puppy Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try.

Lizzie and Lucky are visiting the Five Freedoms Sanctuary. It’s a lovely place for all sorts of rescued animals.

When a local farmer announces some terrible plans for his land that could endanger the surrounding wildlife, our dynamic duo know they must investigate the case. Can they use their detective skills to stop him?

While looking for clues, Lizzie spots some strange footprints and an unusual blue creature that stands out from the rest! But what is it, and where did it come from? Could it be the key to saving the day?

A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen!

Meet George and his friends!

This is me. I am George. My eyes are sparkly, just like my mum.

Like my dad, I’m determined and brave, and like my sister, I’m full of FUN!

This is Me celebrates our differences and is perfect for every child and every family. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt and positive story, with illustrations that are guaranteed to make you smile.

This is Me will bring out the glow in everyone!

Our differences make us special. We don’t all have to be the same.

Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone had the same name.

With bright and engaging illustrations alongside a genuine and heartfelt story, This is Me is the perfect picture book for any child. So, get ready to read all about George, a little boy with the biggest heart!

George Webster is an actor, BAFTA-winning presenter, Ambassador for Mencap, and a star of Strictly Come Dancing 2022, including its Christmas Day special. George was catapulted into the public eye when he spoke about Down syndrome in his myth-busting video for BBC Bitesize, and was later asked to be a presenter on CBeebies. George was the first ever CBeebies presenter to have Down syndrome.

Tim Budgen is the outstanding illustrator of bestselling books such as Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and The Magic Pet Shop series. Tim’s illustrations are bright, engaging and perfect for children!

With a joyous rhyming story and a whole host of children alongside the main character, this powerful picture book is the perfect way to show children that not only are they amazing, but their friends, family and even people they haven’t yet met are amazing too!

Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun picture book with a shiny foiled cover!

The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep.

So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, “You should count some sheep!”

Now, Santa’s counted sheep before but something by the shelf

made Santa want to NOT count sheep, and count gold buttoned… ELVES!

What’s the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute elves, of course! And with cute, cuddly and helpful elves on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to become every child’s new favourite.

The perfect picture book for all children, especially elf-loving ones!

Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty

Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations

Helps children wind-down to bedtime

The perfect picture book to encourage children to love counting as much as they love elves!

Meet Lizzie and Lucky: a sparky young detective and her loyal Dalmatian sidekick!

The first title in a brand new illustrated series from beloved animal author Megan Rix.

Lizzie is desperate for a dog. In order to convince her parents to get one, she has to come up with 101 reasons why she needs one. Lizzie is a master at making lists, so thinking of 101 reasons is going to be easy! Especially as she is deaf and could train one to be her hearing dog. But as Lizzie begins compiling her list, she witnesses an adorable puppy being snatched away and put into a van by a mysterious-looking man. Can Lizzie solve the case – and maybe find herself a loyal friend at the same time…?

Meet Starwhal, the narwhal with sparkle-tastic powers! In this magical mermaid adventure.

Millie the mermaid has come to the Magic Pet Shop. And she’s in luck. There’s a brand-new, super-special pet for sale … Starwhal! A narwhal with the power to make anything sparkle and shimmer. Millie is over the moon with her new pet. But can she learn to share Starwhal’s magic with the other mermaids?

A super sparkly picture book about learning to share – because sometimes kindness is the best magic of all! F rom the creators of Pugicorn and Pandarina .

Join Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective .

When Lizzie and her cute puppy Lucky go on a family trip to the seaside, something doesn’t seem right. There’s talk of missing treasure no one has been able to find for years and years, and artefacts are mysteriously disappearing in the local museum. Anyone else would shrug it off but this dynamic duo just know there is a mystery to be solved here – and they won’t leave until they figure it out!

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