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Big Cat Story Talk is a research-informed language programme that places books at the heart of every session. Using a series of lively wordless picture books, the programme builds vocabulary, improves language and communication and increases social and emotional wellbeing through quality interactions and rich child-led book talk.Farid and his family have recently moved house, and today is his first day at his new school. Will he be able to overcome his nerves and find a way to fit in?Themes: new experiences, friendships, school day, emotions, sport, differencesThe Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.

In An Artist's Eyes, follow Jo as he journeys through the world of colour and creativity in an empowering story of confidence and imagination.Jo is a little boy who desperately wants to 'see like an artist'.He tries as hard as he can to see the things the way Mo the artist does, and when he starts to use his imagination, he realises that the things he can dream up are completely unique.From the autumn oranges of the forest floor to pink and lilac pigeons in flight, Mo teaches Jo to trust his own eyes, and to see like an artist.This is a magical story about the power of imagination and discovering that our individual perspectives make us all artists, and no two artist's eyes are the same.

Squirrel is prepared to sell everything he has for The Really Beautiful Thing, but at what cost? A cautionary tale with a heartwarming ending about the force of greed and the power of friendship and family.Squirrel isn’t sure what The Really Beautiful Thing is – or even what it does – all he knows is that he wants it. When he can’t afford the price, he sells his comfy sofa, his fridge full of food, and even the house he shared with his friends . . . The Really Beautiful Thing costs Squirrel everything, and when it turns out to be A Really Useless Thing, will his friends be there to help him pick up the pieces?The perfect story to share with little ones about consumerism, greed and obsession, that teaches us we can't always have everything we want . . . and that our loved ones will always be there to help us when we lose our way.

Squirrel is prepared to sell everything he has for The Really Beautiful Thing, but at what cost? A cautionary tale with a heartwarming ending about the force of greed and the power of friendship and family.Squirrel isn’t sure what The Really Beautiful Thing is – or even what it does – all he knows is that he wants it. When he can’t afford the price, he sells his comfy sofa, his fridge full of food, and even the house he shared with his friends . . . The Really Beautiful Thing costs Squirrel everything, and when it turns out to be A Really Useless Thing, will his friends be there to help him pick up the pieces?The perfect story to share with little ones about consumerism, greed and obsession, that teaches us we can't always have everything we want . . . and that our loved ones will always be there to help us when we lose our way.

“The world is big and there’s much to see,And a bear must go where he wants to be. And a bear as curious as me— longs to gaze at the starlit sea!”A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing—her Bear’s Big Book of Being Wise. But when she meets different creatures—each needing her help—she discovers that books aren’t just brilliant at fixing problems—they can also help you make new friends.  And if you’re lucky, books can take you to a very special place indeed…

The bear gave a sigh and she waved a paw,“I’m a curious bear, who must explore.The world is big, and there’s more to see—And I’ll find this bear who is not like me.”With the call of the wild giving her itchy paws, the bear sets off on a new adventure with her book, fixing problems and making friends as she travels. But will she find the strange bear from her book — and if so, will it really be that different?

From dream duo, Frances Tosdevin and Sophia O'Connor (creators of The Bear and Her Book, and The Bear and Her Book: There's More to See), we present a brand new picture book. Quill, the mouse, is a dreamer! He longs to write stories and share them with children in his beloved library. But getting his words noticed seems impossible for such a small creature. Can he and his spider friend, Leggsy, find a way to make his voice stand out from the crowd — or will Quill’s stories remain forever unheard?

What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.

What if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.

Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces giggle-gas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet.The Professor needs YOUR help to save the world. Gigglesome words are BANNED, and are being replaced with boring, totally unfunny words.So you must never, EVER say these dangerous words again. And you DEFINITELY can't giggle. OK?Try and keep a straight face from start to finish as you read this hilarious, world-wobbling story. The future of the planet depends on it ...Illustrated by Rhian Wright.