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Jessica Bowers
FANTASTIC FIN FACES HIS FEARS
Fantastic Fin wants to feel brave but his fears and worries stop him. Can a cool trick save the day?
This delightful, rhyming story will capture the imaginations of children, especially those who LOVE dinosaurs, super spies, knights, superheroes and sharks!
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Illustrated by Andrew Whitehead
£7.99
FABULOUS FRANKIE'S HUGE HEART
A beautiful tale of a little girl with a huge heart who learns how to let go and say goodbye with a little help from a magical friend. This is the second book in a series supporting children's mental health by well-being author and psychotherapist Jessica Bowers. Ideal for children age 4-7.
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Illustrated by Andrew Whitehead
£6.99
AWESOME ALFIE'S DISASTROUS DAY
Pouring rain, Brussels sprouts and burnt toast. What a disaster!
Or so it seems.
This charming, rhyming story inspires children to create positive thoughts and feel good.
"Loved it. It helped me be more positive and look on the bright side of life." Ed, aged 8.
"I love the book; it's so fun." Ella, aged 5.
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Illustrated by Andrew Whitehead
£7.99
Helen Yoxall Burns
CARLETON'S MOTTO
SAVES THE GROTTO
All our children have worked so incredibly hard,
But the blizzard has covered the whole of the yard.
Santa’s coming tomorrow, but so is more snow,
How will poor Santa know which way to go?
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Carleton is a miniature mouse with a huge heart and one very big problem: Santa’s school visit could be ruined by snow! But how can Carleton’s school motto save the school grotto?
Join Carleton and his friends as they discover how a little idea can snowball into great things.
They Can Because They Think They Can....
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Illustrated by Jared Burki
£8.99
CARLETON AND THE CHRISTMAS
GRUMP
"I am not quiet. I am…ME! There's lots of things that I can be.
Like busy, happy, loud, or strong, there's lots of groups where I belong.
But 'Mouse BE Quiet,' I am told! That rule's not cool; it's wrong and old!"
A mouse labelled 'Quiet' is rejected by Santa's elves for being too LOUD! When Carleton Mouse is banished from Santa's Workshop, he discovers a terrible secret—the Christmas Grump is hatching a plan to ruin Christmas!
Join Carleton and the toys as they discover they're not just one trait, skill, or quirk. But can they get their plan to work?
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Illustrated by Jared Burki
£8.99
P.N.Burrows
EMILY AND HER MUMS: Emily's First Pet
Emily is an energetic girl, whose imagination is only limited by the hours in a day. She lives with her mums and her Grandmother in a big house just outside of town.
In ‘Emily’s First Pet‘, the first book in ‘Emily and her Mums‘ a multi-racial, LGBT, diversity series, Emily has to decide which animal she would like for a pet. With fanciful ideas, she decides on the best pet for her, one she can love and play with for years to come.
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Illustrated by Doug Lawrence
£5.00
Claire Capper
£7.99
Arnie the Armadillo is a shy and sensitive little creature who hasn’t really got any friends. He doesn’t like being the centre of attention in any way. That is until one day Arnie is given some encouragement to find his special gift. After a few mishaps, an amazing discovery is made that puts a massive smile on Arnie’s face! Young readers will see that everyone is unique.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williiams
ARNIE THE ARMADILLO
ARNIE MAKES FRIENDS
Arnie the Armadillo has to put his shyness to one side so he can enjoy Alfie's party and make new friends. Arnie meets a very special caterpillar and discovers having nice friends is the best thing ever!
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£7.99
Sean Connolly
MONKARROT
Monkarrot loves nothing more than to help children when they need him most.
He is the most magical creature in the world—but not our world. He comes from the planet `Imagination’.
It was a chance encounter in `Mango Mews’ when Monkarrot met Emma and her brother, Tom. What happened at `Pineapple Park’ was the beginning of the magical journey they were all about to take.
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A journey of intrigue, happiness, and adventure.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£8.99
Marie Darwin
£7.99
This is a story of HM Queen Elizabeth II from her birth in London to becoming Queen in 1952 and up to her 90th birthday in 2016. She is the longest monarch in British history to wear the 'sparkly crown'.
This rhyming story of "The Sparkly Crown" with its beautiful illustrations, allows the whole family to read and learn together about the monarch and the Royal Family.
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Illustrated by Jan Syme
THE SPARKLY CROWN:
The Story of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Fay Evans
£7.99
Signed by the Author
Discover how Fred The Fire-Sneezing Dragon goes from zero to hero, in this heartwarming rhyming tale. Learn the simple actions, join in and have fun as you sneeze along with Fred. Ah-choo!
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
FRED THE FIRE-SNEEZING DRAGON
Discover how Bob’s beard helps him to make a whole host of new woodland friends in this heart-warming rhyming tale. Includes bonus story The Ballad of Bob’s Beard, with simple actions for readers to learn and enjoy.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
BOB'S BEARD
Signed by the Author
£7.99
DAVE THE WHALE
Dave is an adorable young whale who gets stuck on dry land in this clever rhyming story. Repeat the simple actions as you swim-along with Dave. Flap your flippers!
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
Signed by the Author
£10.00
Michelle Foulia
£9.99
Ten-year-old Alex doesn't want to go on holiday to Greece with his family. The only advantage is being far away from Jason, who bullies him for having ADHD. What Alex doesn't realise is that this holiday will change his life forever when he meets a stray, abandoned puppy. When the puppy is injured, Alex is determined to care for her and take her back home to England.
Can Alex and his family overcome the mountain of challenges to reach his dream? And can he prove to his family that ADHD is a gift, not a disorder? Will determination be enough to make his miracle come true?
This chapter book, written in a dyslexia-friendly font, also includes journal pages with activities to help the readers process, understand and celebrate themselves and their gifts. ***Based on a true story***
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Illustrated by Amanda Meaden
POPPY'S MIRACLE:
the Remarkable Story of a Greek Rescue Dog
Signed by the Author
L J Glasgow
HONEY AND THE CHICKENS
The Orchard Escapade
Honey the dog, and chickens Tulip, Rose, Daisy and Blossom are about to have their best adventure yet! This unusual group of friends plot a risky but rewarding escapade to the orchards where treasure awaits them. But when disaster strikes, it takes courage and true friendship to save them.
A chapter book for young children or early readers that can be enjoyed with grown-ups.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£7.99
Rachel Harris
£7.99
Far far away in the Sargasso Sea...
Eirian travels nearly 5000km to reach our shores, then swims upstream to live. Twenty years later, she swims all the way back as a huge silver eel! Join Eirian, a European eel, on her life journey as she hitches a ride on the Gulf Stream. Find out why she is now critically endangered and what we can and are doing to help her complete her lifecycle. Become hooked by 'The Eel Question'!
Artwork and poetry by textile artist Rachel Harris.
EIRIAN THE EEL: The Lifecycle of an Eel
Neeko Hewson and Jude Lennon
ABBERLEY HALL: The Magical Clock Tower
Nova is excited to start school at Abberley Hall but Aunt Lucy’s warning has left her puzzled.
“Be very careful of the clock tower. And whatever you do, watch out for the third bell. Promise me!”
Nova and her classmates learn something strange happened in the school’s clock tower many years ago and no one has been able to enter the tower since. Nova and her new friend Ali decide to investigate and soon they soon discover the secrets beyond the forbidden door, where magic transports them to a land of adventure and mystery. As King Pickle and Queen of Jam Tarts battle each other, Nova and Ali realise they must help bring an end to the ongoing war. Recruiting the help of magical creatures, they also discover that this mysterious land has also given them special powers. Can they defeat the hideous Queen of Jam Tarts? Should they trust the Grey Witch? And will they ever make it back to school?
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£8.99
Martha Hipkin
LET'S SEIZE THE DAY!
¡Aprovechemos el momento!
Tommy is a playful, brave, and curious little bear. He wants to go on an adventure through the tropical forest, after the encouragement and inspiration from his mama and papa. So, come with him, explore different parts of the world, and meet his exciting new friends! But will the little bear seize the day? An uplifting story of family and friendship, that teaches children to not worry what others think, to overcome obstacles and to make the most of every opportunity. This is a bilingual book in English and Spanish, created to inspire language learning for all!
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Illustrated by Oscar Figuero Turcios
£8.99
Terence Houghton
THE PINK SWAN
Grace is a pink swan who loves her pink feathers so much that nothing else matters in her life. But a cruel huntsman spies her in the forest and wants to take her back to his king. Can she escape and learn there is more to life than being beautiful?
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Illustrated by Petra Graniova
£7.99
Jane Hunting
CHASTASIA AND THE CHAKRA FAIRIES
This entertaining story centres around Chastasia, a ten-year-old schoolgirl who learns all about the seven chakras from very amusing and entertaining fairies she meets along her journey of self-discovery.
By listening to their words of wisdom, she transitions from misery to happiness by appreciating her own self-worth and even makes a new best friend of her arch-enemy, Destiny Downtrodden!
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£7.99
Ian James
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Henry's mum and dad know something is wrong, but poor Henry doesn't want to talk about it.
However, that night, a mysterious and very hungry visitor appears and, while causing mayhem, teaches Henry an important lesson about dealing with problems.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£8.99
Jennifer Jones
ROCK ON BARNEY!
All is not always what it seems! Barney is a buzzard. The birds won’t make friends with him because they think he is fierce. It all changes at the disco. It’s ‘Have-a-Go’ night and the birds are amazed at Barney’s talent. Soon he has lots of new friends!
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Illustrated by Alan Jones
£7.99
THE ADVENTURES OF MARKUS MOLDEWARP
Markus Moldewarp is a mole with a difference: he doesn't like living underground. He just wants adventures. Meet the Moldewarp family and join Markus as he finds himself on several exciting adventures with his friend, a stripey worm called Quigley the Wriggley. The book includes 5 short stories including finding hidden treasure, a trip to the moon, rescuing a lost dragon and more!
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Illustrated by Carole Chevalier
£8.99
Andy Kenwright
ZEBEDEE ZEEKER
WORLD'S BEST ZOOKEEPER
Zebedee Zeeker World's Best Zookeeper is the story of a courageous young boy who, due to his fantastical connection with animals, lands his dream job as a zookeeper. Sadly for young Zeb, there are some dastardly villains working against him with dark intentions for the demise of his beloved zoo. Zebedee must forge an alliance with Mickey the runaway chimpanzee to save not only the zoo, but indeed their very lives.
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Illustrated by John Peter Meiring
£7.99
ZEBEDEE ZEEKER
CHRISTMAS ZOOKEEPER
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the zoo, not a creature was stirring, not even a shrew...
What will become of the most magical day of the year when Saint Nicholas crashes his sleigh into the Mossley Hill Zoo during a blizzard on Christmas Eve?! Can Zebedee Zeeker and Mickey, the world's cleverest chimpanzee come to the rescue and save Christmas?
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Illustrated by John Peter Meiring
£7.99
Jude Lennon
LAMBY AND FLOSSIE'S
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Lamby, Flossie and the adorable Woolly Crew take on an array of characters in this selection of Christmas tales. With elves, fairies, Santa and a snowgirl, this delightful collection of rhyming stories will make you feel full of festive cheer. Whether you pop it in a stocking, under a tree or share on Christmas Eve, this beautifully illustrated book makes a perfect gift.
Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
£7.99
THE DRAGON OF ALLERTON OAK
An ancient tree which is used, loved and shared by the animals until one day, a fire breathing dragon arrives with other ideas. Can Luna the Owl convince the dragon to share or will she have to resort to a drastic plan? Set in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, this book was inspired by the Allerton Oak. This ancient tree stands in the park and in October 2019 was declared winner of Tree of the Year by the Woodland Trust. You can visit the tree for yourself and keep an eye out for that dragon!
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Illustrated by Chris Rodenhurst
£8.00
ASTRONAUT LAMBY
£7.99
PIRATE LAMBY
AND HIS WOOLLY CREW
Pirate Lamby sails the seven seas In his wonderful ship The Laughing Louise. He sails for weeks with his woolly crew. Jump aboard, you're welcome too. Lamby and his trusty crew find a treasure map. All they have to do is find the island and dig up the gold...but will they succeed?
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Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
£7.99
LAMBY GOES CAMPING
"With a gurgle, a splutter, a clunk and a cough, the bright yellow van sets off!" Buttercup the van loves camping. Lamby and his friends love camping. If you love camping, come along too.This delightful, fun, rhyming story follows the adventures of Team Lamby as they head off for a camping trip in Buttercup the van.
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Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
£7.99
FLOGA WITH FLOSSIE
"Floga with Flossie - what is that?"
"Come to the field and see. Don't forget your gym kit. I'll see you there at three!"
Flossie is a very happy lamb who specialises in Floga (her version of yoga). In this book she teaches the other animals and people on the farm how to do it. Written in rhyme, Floga with Flossie is an engaging picture book which encourages exercise, mindfulness, friendship, teamwork and fun..
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Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
£7.99
SIR LAMBALOT
"Queen Floss lives in a castle grand, The finest one across the land. Sir Lambalot is her busiest knight, With quests to do both day and night..."Queen Floss is determined to rid her land of dragons, giants and trolls so she turns to Sir Lambalot to help. He soon realises they aren't quite so scary after all. Written in rhyme and full of fun, this lovely story has an important message about kindness, tolerance and acceptance.
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Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
£7.99
LAMBY AND FLOSSIE'S
TALES FROM THE TRAVEL POUCH
A beautifully illustrated collection of stories featuring Lamby and Flossie. Learn about Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Peru as they travel around South America in their trusty Travel Pouch. Find out about the famous sights they visit and who they meet along the way. Each story features a map, photographs and interesting facts about the country.
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Illustrated by Holly Bushnell
£9.99
THAT'S OUR HOME!
"Don't do that! That's our home! You're just not being green. Use a bin or take it home .Keep the beaches clean." Starfish, Crab and Seagull live on a beautiful beach which is being ruined by rubbish and plastic. Join them as they speak to the people on the beach and remind them about the importance of looking after the beaches and coastlines for everyone.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£7.99
Michala Leyland
with George Leyland
MEAN LITTLE COW
The ‘Mean Little Cow’ voice is that mean voice that stops you in your tracks. Often it’s trying to protect you from something it believes is dangerous, however, it can go too far and make you feel bad about you or keep you too safe. This book will show that you have another voice inside that can help you do great things and feel good about you, even when you make mistakes or don’t get something right. "Hear that voice and be the best you can be; that’s good enough, you see."
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Illustrated by Mia Leyland
£7.99
Margaret McCallum
MY LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME:
All About Colours
"My Little Birdie tells me lots of exciting things."
Step inside this book and take a colourful look at the world of Twit-Woo and Millie-Mae. See all the colours they see and then go out and find them for yourself. A perfect book for young children learning to read and spot colours. The first in a series of books featuring Twit-Woo and Millie-Mae.
£7.99
SJ Penni
£12.99
This book celebrates some of the stories we were NOT taught in schools. From black Tudors to black Romans to black soldiers...Black History is All our history.
The book uncovers some unexpected allies and is a great reference for children – and adults – who would like to delve into the background of some well-known and interesting figures in black British history.
It's a perfect book for celebrating black history for children during Black History Month and year-round.
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Illustrated by Julian D Penni
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Lesley Rawlinson
OSPREY GIRL
From the snowy summits of the mountains to the ancient forests and deep waters of the lochs, the Highlands of Scotland is a world of myth and mystery. Whisked away from the city where she had grown up, ten-year-old Maggie Morrison finds life strange and unfamiliar in her new home. Even in this peaceful place, there seems to be trouble and turmoil that threatens Maggie’s chance of happiness. Only the magnificent ospreys seem to be her friends, and when their nest is threatened, she knows she has to do something. Can Maggie save the osprey family? And can she solve her own family mystery and find a happy home at last?
A chapter book for middle-grade readers interested in adventure and the natural world.
£8.99
DE MORVILLE'S SWORD
When Sir Hugh De Morville galloped North after the tumultuous events in Canterbury in December 1170, little did he know that his mission to destroy the sword that killed Archbishop Thomas Becket would echo down the centuries...The legend of what happened to De Morville’s sword is about to resurface 800 years later in a quiet Cumbrian village and give a group of young children a summer they will never forget. As the villagers swelter in the summer’s heat whilst preparing for the annual fete, it becomes clear that the mystery of De Morville’s sword has to be solved if the ghosts of the past are to be allowed to rest. Will the children find the sword? Who are the ghosts and what are they trying to tell them? And can they prevent the sword from killing once more? Perfect chapter book for middle-grade readers and young adults.
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TALES FROM THE WOODPECKER TREE
Inside this book you will find: a cheeky woodpecker, a greedy cat, a very smelly garden gnome and a toy tiger who wants to be a rock star! Along with a host of other characters, you will find them in seven exciting and amusing stories for young children. It’s time to peep through the branches of the Woodpecker Tree and see what you can find…
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Illustrated by Carole Chevalier
£8.99
CHRISTMAS TALES
FROM THE WOODPECKER TREE
Snow is falling and the Woodpecker Tree seems to be dreaming under its glistening white cloak. But wait..! Tumbling down from among the branches come stories to bring Christmas joy to everyone. From a little boy who believes he lives next door to Father Christmas, to tales of fairies, owls and woodland magic. Even Chester the toy tiger might find that dreams can finally come true. Snuggle up and let the Christmas magic begin!
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Illustrated by Carole Chevalier
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MAGICAL TALES
FROM THE WOODPECKER TREE
There’s magic to see, From the Woodpecker Tree. Was that a dragon flying by? Or a hummingbird dancing in the sky? Is that a badger in a hat? And a boy and a woodpecker having a chat?A squirrel and an owl are looking for friends, A gnome is on a journey – who knows where it ends? Turn the pages to find out more, And see what surprises we have in store!
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Illustrated by Carole Chevalier
£8.99
MONTY'S BLACKBIRD
Monty the dog has never been happier. The sun is shining, his food bowl is full and life is perfect. Then one day, a cheeky Blackbird arrives and Monty’s world is turned upside down. What will Monty do when this bossy bird invades his home? Find out and see how Monty becomes a hero and makes a very special new friend!
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£7.99
JOJO'S STAR
“Look up and give him a smile…he’ll be watching!” Jojo the cat helps children to come to terms with the sadness of losing a much-loved family pet when he finds a way to make his own family understand that he’ll always be with them. A heartwarming tale that will make everyone look up to the stars and smile!
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Illustrated by Alan Jones
£7.99
Shazia Sarwar-Azim
and Imaan Azim
GLORIOUS GREEN BUTTERFLY
FINDS HER GROOVE
Glorious Green Butterfly takes an adventure with her friends to find her sparkle, groove and gleam. Throughout her journey, her friends remind her of how exciting life is if she only takes part and trusts the belief within.
This is the second book in The Heroic Butterfly Series intended to support neurodivergent children to be accepted and understood in society. The books facilitate conversations, creating safe places for children, young people and
adults to discuss and implement appropriate strategies and, as a result, improve their mental health and well-being.
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£8.99
Imelda Summerton-West
BLOOFUS AND SNATCHER
THE BAD DREAM CATCHERS
“In children's dreams, we like to snoop and encourage dreams of gobble-de-goop." Their job is to catch up horrid bad dreams, but when Bloofus finds a hole in Snatcher the net, he must find a way to fix it....Who would have thought that a fizzing burp could be magic?
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£7.99
Saloni Surah
FLORA INVESTIGATES
THE CASE OF THE MISSING GOLD EGGS
Gina is MISSING!
Lucia lives peacefully in Florence until one day, her pet chicken is stolen!
But Gina is no ordinary chicken; she lays gold eggs.
Flora, a ten-year-old who has opened her new detective agency, lands her first paid case.
She has to find out who stole Gina!
On her journey to rescue Gina, Flora faces off against a dancing, cheese-loving, flying pirate; a crazy, cat-loving neighbour; and a dastardly hunter.
Can Flora find the courage to solve the case?
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Illustrated by Lisa Williams
£8.99
Charley Wilcock
THE GOODNIGHT KNIGHT
(WHAT ABOUT WOLFY?)
Wolfy struggles with his confidence. He just feels too small for the enormous amount of love he has for his family.
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As Wolfy unleashes his imagination, he surrounds himself in a magic suit of armour, which makes himself feel bigger and braver. But will he realise the real magic is in his heart, and his family love him for who he is?
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