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Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Poems Out Loud

Poetry

From rockets to mermaids and everything in between, there’s something for everyone in this diverse and contemporary collection.

Perfect for young children aged 4+ who are approaching poetry for the very first time, these poems can be performed out loud, shared with others or simply read in your head. Featuring award-winning poets, brand new voices, hip-hop artists and spoken-word performers, this is a wonderfully fresh, diverse and relevant new anthology that will get children laughing, thinking, sharing and performing!

Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here!

Poetry

The yucky things your brother does, the annoying things your parents say, the funny things you feel.
Michael Rosen knows all about YOU!
A much-loved classic of family life from the brilliant Michael Rosen & Quentin Blake.

Dixie O’Day: In the Fast Lane

Chapter book

Introducing Dixie O’Day and also, of course, his friend Percy! This dashing duo are always getting into adventures – here they enter the All-Day Car Race little knowing what is ahead of them! Dixie and Percy run into all sorts of peril, as does their arch enemy, Lou Ella. But who will win, and will Lou Ella get her comeuppance?

Find the Spy

Picturebook

Psst! Calling all super-cunning spies. Yes, I mean YOU.

Can you find the real-life spies hidden throughout this book? With 8 fiendish spotting scenes, only the most cunning reader will be able to find these spies.

Discover the true stories of 8 fascinating spies: one who crawled across the rooftops of Paris, one who hid secrets in her wooden leg, and even the grandma-next-door who turned out to have been a spy . . .

Along the way you’ll learn top-secret skills such as the art of disguise, coding secret messages and writing in invisible ink.

With spotting scenes, real-life incredible stories from throughout history, and devious spy skills to learn – this book will keep all budding spies busy. Published in partnership with the experts at the Imperial War Museums.

How To Be Extraordinary

Non-fiction, Short story collection

Could you be EXTRAORDINARY? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these 15 people, and decide how YOU will be extraordinary too!

From around the world and throughout history, discover unsung heroes – and some well-known faces – brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.

Meet an artist, scientist, medic, environmentalist, musician, activist, writer, politician, and even a spy . . . above all, discover that there are MANY ways to be extraordinary and to make a real difference in the world.

Mr Creep the Crook

Chapter book

Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too – even Growler, his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea after all. . .

Would You Rather

Picturebook

Would you rather drink snail squash or eat mashed worms? Help a witch make stew? Tickle a monkey? Or maybe – if you could really be anyone or do anything in the world – would you rather just be…you?

The Book with No Pictures

The Book With No Pictures

Picturebook

You might think a book with no pictures would be boring and serious.
Except . . . here’s how this book works:

Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say BLORK . Or BLUURF .

And even if they have to say things like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and MY HEAD IS MADE OF BLUEBERRY PIZZA!

That’s the rule. That’s the deal.

US comic writer and actor, B. J. Novak’s brilliantly irreverent and very, very silly The Book With No Pictures will delight kids and grownups alike!

Starting School

Picturebook

Are you starting school? How exciting!

Following a number of children’s first experiences, this picture book takes children right from their very first day to the end of the school year.

This reassuring read will support even the most nervous school-starter, exploring each emotion, from fear to excitement, with care.

The perfect read to start a conversation about any pre-school nerves, packed with playful illustrations and easy to understand explanations.

This is a book that you’ll want to read again and again – far beyond the last day of the school year.

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