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Rex has new glasses and he HATES them! He does NOT want to wear them to school, and he tries to hide them – in the strangest places! But it's pretty tricky hiding specs that are so big, and round and RED . . .It's funny how things turn out, though, because Rex's specs end up winning him a gold star, and a new friend. Even better, he can SEE properly.A beautifully illustrated and charming story about the positive effects of being, well, maybe just a little different.

It''s time for bed, Fred!But Fred will do ANYTHING to avoid bedtime - from hiding up trees and splashing in muddy puddles, to hiding in the kitchen sink. He would even prefer to have a bath!But what''s this? All Fred''s running around couldn''t possibly have made him sleepy . . . could it?Fall in love with the boisterous, energetic Fred in this perfect picture book for reluctant bed-goers, beautifully read by Claire Skinner.

Rex has new glasses and he HATES them! He does NOT want to wear them to school, and he tries to hide them – in the strangest places! But it''s pretty tricky hiding specs that are so big, and round and RED . . .It''s funny how things turn out, though, because Rex''s specs end up winning him a gold star, and a new friend. Even better, he can SEE properly.A beautifully illustrated and charming story about the positive effects of being, well, maybe just a little different.Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

I’m supposed to be made of sugar and spice and all things nice.But I’m sweet and sourand not a little flower.I am a girl! I am a girl! I am a girl!The girl in this book likes to win, she likes to be spontaneous, fast and strong, and because she also likes to dress in t-shirt and shorts, she is forever getting mistaken for a boy. And when she meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing dolls, they both quickly discover that they share interests that are wide and varied.I am a Girl! is a wonderful celebration of being who we are and not being pigeon-holed or restricted by gender stereotypes. Most of all it is full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny. Who says that pink is for girls and blue is for boys?

I''m supposed to be made of sugar and spice and all things nice. But I''m sweet and sour and not a little flower. I am a girl! I am a girl! I am a girl! Boys are MESSY, boys are NOISY, boys are FAST! But what about when girls want to be MESSY or NOISY or FAST? Girls can wear shorts and get their clothes grubby, they can eat messily and shout loudly. Boys can play with dolls and be shy and quiet. I am a Girl! is a wonderful celebration of being who we are, celebrating our differences and not letting gender stereotypes define us.Funny, charming and energetic, this is an unmissable picture book about exploring your identity, not being confined by gender rules and being who YOU want to be.

Mummy and Lila are going to visit Grandpa, but Lila is busy in her own imaginative world. Whenever Mummy asks her what she is doing, she always says, "Nothing!" Only the reader is allowed in to her colourful, crazy, creative world where she is wrestling an octopus, or racing along in a winged chariot, or flying with birds over a noisy jungle. But Grandpa has a plan to join Lila in her secret world. After all, playing is even more fun when you play together!Bursting with energy and colour, this is a joyous celebration of the imagination and creativity that will speak to child and adult alike. Yasmeen Ismail won the V&A Illustration Award 2014 and has been shortlisted for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize. I''m a Girl! has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.

A hilarious lift-the-flap story book for very young children starring the delightful Kiki and Bobo.Meet Kiki and Bobo, the lively stars of this hilarious lift-the-flap story, perfect for very young children, about a very special day. Bobo knows today is special. So does Kiki. Both are planning a secret surprise party. But who for? The delightful duo are the creation of award-winning illustrator and animator Yasmeen Ismail, who has won The New York Times' Best Illustrated Book Award and the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award.