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Eva has looked everywhere for her missing cat, Luna. Then she discovers the Moonlight Zoo - a magical place for all lost animals. There amongst lions and elephants she sees parrots, dogs, even guinea pigs... But can Eva find Luna before the zoo fades at dawn? A peep-through adventure from the creators of Last Stop on the Reindeer Express.

Jakob has found the long-lost SPACE TRAIN! But it''s old, battered and broken. With the help of Granny and Derek the robot chicken, can Jakob fix the train?A stunning intergalactic adventure, packed with fun lift the flaps and out-of-this world illustrations from the talented Karl James Mountford (The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth, Last Stop on the Reindeer Express)!

Rascally bank robbery? Never fear! Captain Cuddles is here! The world's snuggliest superhero can turn baddies into goodies with just the power of a . . . HUG!But watch out, Captain! There's a wicked flea on the loose!

A hilarious, huggable superhero adventure - with flaps to lift and die-cut shaped pages!Rascally bank robbery? Runaway train? Never fear! Captain Cuddles is here! The world's snuggliest superhero can turn baddies into goodies with just the power of . . . a HUG! But watch out, Captain! There's a wicked flea on the loose! Will Captain Cuddle's superhero squeeze be enough to save the day? Or will he be blasted off far, far away?This cuddle-filled story with brilliant illustrations from Julio Antonio Blasco will delight children with its twists and turns. A fun superhero caper that would appeal to fans of Julia Donaldson's Superworm, Kes Gray and Nick Sharratt's Super Daisy and Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet's Supertato series.

"A warm, golden picture book about treasuring joyful feelings and the people closest to you."- The GuardianThis stunning, magical Christmas tale, from the author of the hugely popular Last Stop on the Reindeer Express, celebrates the joy of giving and the importance of love and family at Christmas.Christmas for Benji has lost its magic. This year his family can't afford a tree, or even a turkey. But then he stumbles upon the most extraordinary department store, where polar bears talk and the presents are out of this world. But maybe the real magic of Christmas is waiting for him at home . . .Children will love discovering the true meaning of Christmas with this delightful seasonal story. The Christmas Department Store is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy's The Christmas Pine, Dr Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express.

A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger).Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt. Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . . Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . .This hilarious picture book teaches children the importance of being mindful and kind to others. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt will have a HONK-ingly good time with Hank Goes Honk.

Hank can't wait for Christmas!Seriously, he cannot wait...He's already scoffed his advent calendar in one go, and skipped Halloween completely.Now he's flying to the North Pole because he wants to 'help' in Santa's workshop.What could possibly go wrong?The bestselling Hank series gets festive, with typically obnoxious results! Bestselling author Maudie Powell-Tuck and award-winning illustrator Duncan Beedie deliver the signature silly-goose humour that fans adore. Full of snowy chaos, colour and of course, HONKING, this story is made for reading aloud and sharing together.Perfect for fans of the playful, bold personalities found in Oi Frog! and Don't Let the Pigeon, this energetic celebration of Christmas spirit is a must-have addition to any Christmas bookshelf.

Here is a tale to chill the blood and thrill the soul - a tale of spooky paws and eerie claws. . . The tale of Frankenkitty!Born of stitches and lightning, Frankenkitty wanders the halls of the darketty dark castle. Everyone trembles at the sight of him. But is he really such a foul and loathsome creature? And can anyone save him before it's too late?Packed with deliciously dramatic narration from bestselling author Maudie Powell-Tuck and freakishly fun illustrations from Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Mini Grey, this spine-tingling tale serves as a mischievous reminder that looks can be very, very misleading.Perfect for fans of Flavia Z. Drago's Gustavo the Shy Ghost, Jan Pienkowski's Meg and Mog, Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown's Creepy Carrots! series, and anything Tim Burton. Frankenkitty is a loveably weird new monster ready to haunt your shelves for years to come.

Meet Doug.Doug is a hamster with a taste for trouble.From shaking fizzy pop (uh-oh) to pressing oh-so-tempting red buttons, Doug just cannot help himself. Look!There he goes again...Don't do it, Doug!A laugh-out-loud story about one hamster's battle with impulse control.Part of the sensational series 'The World of Hank.'Also available... Hank Goes Honk, Hank Meets Frank, Hank Goes PeckYou know that little voice in your head - the one that says, "Do NOT do that thing." Doug ignores it. Every. Single. Time. From shaking fizzy pop (uh-oh) to pressing oh-so-tempting red buttons, Doug just cannot help himself. Look!There he goes again...Don't do it, Doug! From the powerhouse pair behind Hank Goes Honk comes a whirlwind of a story about one tiny hamster and his big-time battle with impulse control.Packed with bold art, belly laughs and brilliant read-aloud energy, this book is perfect for kids who struggle to sit still (and the grown-ups who struggle to keep up)!If you loved I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, or The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, you're going to adore Doug - even if he is chaos walking...Part of the sensational series 'The World of Hank.'Also available... Hank Goes Honk, Hank Meets Frank, Hank Goes Peck

Hank the goose is back in this anarchic follow up to Hank Goes Honk.Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn't melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they're both going to be little angels. Isn't that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!Featuring super-stylish illustrations from Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger) and a deadpan, contemporary narrative voice, Hank Meets Frank is part of a growing series of hilarious picture and board books. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt will have a HONK-ingly good time with Hank Meets Frank.Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk, Hank Goes Peck

Hank the goose is back in this anarchic follow up to Hank Goes Honk.Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn't melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they're both going to be little angels. Isn't that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!Featuring super-stylish illustrations from Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger) and a deadpan, contemporary narrative voice, Hank Meets Frank is part of the hilarious World of Hank series of picture and board books. With a loveable anti-hero, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt are sure to have a HONK-ingly good time.Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk, Hank Goes Peck, Don't Do It Doug

A laugh-out-loud peep-through board book from the creators behind Hank Goes Honk. Peck, peck, peck!Look out! Hank's on the farm, and he's causing chaos. He's burst the pigs' inflatable, made a hole in the chicks' trampoline and unravelled poor Sheep's knitting! When Bull shows up, it looks like Hank has finally met his match. Will our favourite pesky, pecky goose learn to rein it in? Or will his beak get him into trouble yet again?Little ones will love the anarchic humour in this stylish board book - part of the popular Hank Goes Honk series. With chunky peep-through pages that are a treat to hold, and a fantastic farmyard setting, Hank Goes Peck offers a fun way to develop language skills. Babies and toddlers who love Peck Peck Peck by Lucy Cousins, Don't Tickle the Lion by Sam Taplin and Ana Martin Larranaga and Find the Wolf by Agnese Baruzzi, will want to get their hands on Hank Goes Peck. Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk

Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or taken part in a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt. Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . . Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . .A HONKingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others - now in a chunky board book format! With a lovable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, this cheeky tale of curiosity and chaos boasts stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger). Little ones will fall in love with Hank the cheeky goose as he gets up to mischief - perfect for fans of The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, Oi Frog! by Kes Gray and Jim Field, and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems. Also available: Hank Goes Peck

You know that little voice in your head - the one that says, "Do NOT do that thing."Doug ignores it. Every. Single. Time.From shaking fizzy pop (uh-oh) to pressing oh-so-tempting red buttons, Doug just cannot help himself. Look!There he goes again . . .Don't do it, Doug!From the powerhouse pair behind Hank Goes Honk comes a whirlwind of a story about one tiny hamster and his big-time battle with impulse control.Packed with bold art, belly laughs and brilliant read-aloud energy, this book is perfect for kids who struggle to sit still (and the grown-ups who struggle to keep up)!If you loved I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, or The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, you're going to adore Doug - even if he is chaos walking . . .Part of the sensational series 'The World of Hank.'Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk, Hank Meets Frank, Hank Goes Peck

Mia misses her Daddy. Without him, Christmas has lost its magic. But when Mia discovers a world within a mysterious post box, she is whisked away on a truly wonderful adventure over sparkling seas and streets of paper stars. But what will Mia find at the end of her journey?A magical tale of love and adventure, brought to life by peep-through pages, lift-the-flaps and breath-taking illustrations from Karl James Mountford (The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth).

A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger).Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt. Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . . Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . .This hilarious picture book teaches children the importance of being mindful and kind to others. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt will have a HONK-ingly good time with Hank Goes Honk.

Cat has made a mess and she won't tidy it up - no matter how many times Dog asks her. Can Dog convince Cat, a giraffe and two penguins to clean up this very messy book? Children will laugh out loud at the quirky illustrations from the exciting new talent Richard Smythe (Beep Beep Beep Time For Sleep!) and will pore over the fabulously clever design. Packed with humour and adorably funny animal characters, The Messy Book is the perfect story for anyone who has ever been told to tidy their room. A great book to use as a springboard to discuss the importance of cleaning and tidiness, and more widely about environmental issues.

Jakob has found the long-lost SPACE TRAIN! But it's old, battered and broken. With the help of Granny and Derek the robot chicken, can Jakob fix the train?A stunning intergalactic adventure, packed with fun lift the flaps and out-of-this world illustrations from the talented Karl James Mountford (The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth, Last Stop on the Reindeer Express)!

Jakob has found the long-lost SPACE TRAIN! But it's old, battered and broken. With the help of Granny and Derek the robot chicken, can Jakob fix the train?A stunning intergalactic adventure, packed with fun lift the flaps and out-of-this world illustrations from the talented Karl James Mountford (The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth, Last Stop on the Reindeer Express)!