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The first in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent!Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling.Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers, the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc—but always with a happy ending and a reminder that despite their differences, Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends.In Home Sweet Home, Cat and Dumpling meet for the very first time. They're both searching for the perfect home and have very different needs. Eventually, they stumble across the perfect place—the only problem is, they both want the same flat! Can the pair survive as flatmates, or will their differences be too much to overcome?Look out for the next book in the series: Cat and Dumpling: The Talent Show.

The second book in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends.In The Talent Show, Cat and Dumpling are having a Quiet Day in the garden. It's the ideal day for Dumpling, but Cat wants to do something exciting. Signing up for the talent show seems like the perfect solution, until Cat learns that Dumpling doesn't want to join her. Even worse, Dumpling starts to feel left out, and after a squabble, the two become rivals in the talent show. How can they possibly remain friends now? Look out for the first book in the series: Cat and Dumpling: Home Sweet Home.

The third in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling.Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers, the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends.In Go Camping, Cat is itching for an exciting holiday. Dumpling thinks holidays need careful planning, and he can't just leave his garden when there are so many things to do. Following a clever solution to a mishap in the garden, Dumpling agrees to join Cat on a camping trip. But they run into a problem every step of the way! Will they ever make it to the campsite to have their holiday?Look out for the next book in the series: Cat and Dumpling: The Super Duper Shop.

The fourth book in Nicola Kent's charming series brings another warm, funny adventure for young readers discovering the joy of chapter books. Packed with vibrant full-colour illustrations and gentle humour, this story is ideal for early readers gaining confidence and ready to move beyond picture books. Cat and Dumpling are the very best of friends, but they could not be more different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit and leap into any new adventure, while Dumpling is a thoughtful gardener who prefers to plan carefully. The pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that, despite their differences, Cat and Dumpling will always be the best of friends. In The Super-Duper Shop, Cat returns from a trip to the supermarket bursting with inspiration. She decides to open her very own shop, complete with signs, displays and grand ideas. Dumpling is impressed and happily agrees to help. There's just one small problem: they have absolutely nothing to sell. As the pair scramble to find items, customers, and a purpose for their tabletop sale, things go from bad to worse, with funny mishaps. Will their shop close before they've even made a sale?

When Vera Jewel's bike breaks one morning, she takes matters into her own hands and comes up with some ingenious - and very funny! - ways to get to school. From jumping on her space hopper to making her own catapult, Vera's ideas get more and more adventurous, but nothing seems to get her there on time. It's a good thing that she's one determined little girl who never gives up . . . Vera Jewel is Late for School is a warm, funny and very original story about determination and creativity, perfect for learning about standing on your own two feet - and being rewarded for hard work and inventiveness! Nicola Kent’s catchy rhyming text, bright, jewel-like colours and eye-catching illustrations make this a truly stunning picture book.

Can YOU help Hippo do the gardening? Full of flaps, wheels and sliders, this interactive board book is a hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers. Busy chores for little paws!

From finding out how tall you are in food tins to how much electricity your body can generate, Measuring Me includes plenty of relatable and exciting ways to explore the concepts of measuring.Bright and lively artwork by Nicola Kent presents the topic of measuring in an exciting and personal way, encouraging little learners to engage in this important concept. Includes a pull-out height chart!Discover more about the human body in this book that is all about YOU!

Can YOU help Croc make pancakes? Full of novelties, including flaps, a wheel, a slider and a pivot, this interactive board book is a hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers. Busy chores for little paws!

Can YOU help Lion do the cleaning? Follow Lion around the house as he tidies up, does the hoovering and cleans in the dishes in this delightfully interactive board book. Full of novelties for little hands, including flaps, sliders and wheels, it's a charming and hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers. With engaging text that lends itself perfectly to repeated reading and characterful illustration from Nicola Kent, Lion's Cleaning Day is the ideal book for any little one who has ever wanted to get involved with what the grown-ups are doing!

Shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards!Everyone knows that little sisters can be an-noy-ing! So when Ravi gets annoyed with Ruby and breaks her toy car in a rage, everyone goes to bed upset. Ravi wakes up the next morning with a bright red grumpy hat stuck fast on his head! And he can’t get rid of it, no matter how hard he tries... Ravi learns how to swap his grumpy hat for happy socks in this uplifting story about siblings, family life and controlling bad moods.

Created by the 2019 winner of the UK Independent Booksellers' Best New Illustrator Award!Nicola Kent presents... ALL THE CATS! Short cats, tall cats, careful-not-to-fall cats. Itchy cats and scratchy cats - can you see the matching cats? Spot the miles and miles of cats jam-packed into this chunky, gifty feline picture book! Can you spot yours?

Giraffe and a Half believes her difference stops her from making friends, but can Bird and a Third help her to overcome her shyness?Giraffe and a Half has six legs and three ears, which is brilliant for dancing and listening, but not so good for making friends. But one day, playing on her own, she meets Bird and a Third, who knows that sometimes, it’s our insecurities that hold us back the most. This delightful story will encourage children to embrace their differences.Based on Nicola Kent's own experiences as a child with disabilities, and her belief that although ongoing health issues can bring many challenges to life, having lovely friends doesn’t need to be one of them.