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Buffalo Lil and Buffalo Jill look just the same, but they're as different as an apple pie and a desert cactus. The folks of Lone Ridge love sweet, smilin' Jill, but think Lil's too big for her boots - especially when she enters the RIP ROARIN' RUMBLE, a fearsome Wild West contest, against the town hero Yee-Haw Jack.But when a huge HOO-HA rocks the Rumble, Lone Ridge might just need both twins to set it straight.After all, heroes aren't always who you think they are.

From author-illustrator Katie Cottle comes a breath-taking journey about light pollution and saving the birdsWhen Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches the skies on walks, but they are nowhere to be found. Then one night, she's visited by a giant starling which asks for her help. The birds are lost because of the shimmering glow from the city's bright lights.Can Ellie help the birds find their way home?Night Flight is a hopeful, inspiring story about the power of using your voice.

“This festive story is timeless”- Woman's WeeklyA gorgeously illustrated celebration of creativity, upcyclingand Christmas magic!It's Christmas Eve at Lily's new house, but Lily misses the oldone.Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole!Santa's elfbots need her help to invent new toys from used,discarded ones.Lily comes to learn that with a dash of imagination, she can makeanything - even, perhaps, a new home... The perfect give for young budding engineers who love to inventthings!Perfect for fans of The Polar Express and RosieRevere, Engineer.This is the picture-book debut of Vashti Hardy,the Blue-Peter-Book-Award-winning author of children's novelsknown for their distinctive fusion of imagination and invention.Illustrator and rising star Katie Cottle was shortlisted forthe Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Wiggle and giggle your way through this fun collection of poems! You'll meet a host of characters and animals, including prickly hedgehogs, fluffy caterpillars and a dancing crocodile. Play hide and seek among pumpkins, or chat to a friendly sweet potato. Follow your imagination into a wild world of dragons and tigers, or climb up the shadow tree.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 4 to 5. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

AVAILABLE NOW FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTING! Get into the festive spirit with this beautiful cook book for families to treasure, by the winner of The Great British Bake Off."Easy to navigate recipes mean this book will provide not only hours of cosy baking time but an opportunity to create special memories with family and friends." WRD Magazine Learn how to make delicious gifts, perfect party food and showstopper cakes in this imaginative collection of deliciously festive recipes. Featuring easy to follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of classic, comforting bakes, this first cook book is jam-packed with inspiring content and has everything budding bakers need to get ahead for the Christmas season. Filled with cosy Christmas recipes for little ones to make, bake and share, including: Christmas Jumper PizzasRed Velvet Santa HatsChocolate Christmas PuddingPart of the celebrated My First Cook Book series by David Atherton, which focuses on accessible, fun and creative recipes that encourage children to foster a lifelong love of food and cookery.Praise for My First Cook Book: "...a beautifully illustrated set of recipes that should be in every family kitchen." Daily Express

Encourage young girls to be anything they want with this lyrical and empowering board book!When the world is whisperingwhat she should be,let her be… freeto feel the warmth of the sun.Let her be playful,let her twirl and run. Mackenzie Porter, author of In My Heart, shares a meaningful message that reads as both a love letter from a hopeful parent and a mantra for young girls, showing them that they can be both curious and certain, gentle and strong, and anything else they imagine!

Dive into various ocean habitats to find what should go in and what should stay out in this nonfiction board book sure to make a splash with curious young minds!Soaring manta rays wave hello.Schools of fish, clams, and grazing turtles.A puffer fish, completely blown!Can you tell what goes in the coral reef,and what should stay out? Take an education vacation underwater to learn about all things fishy! With each page turn, little ones explore vibrant under-the-sea habitats, seek what belongs, distinguish the silly things that don’t, and splash back to shore.

A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend. From debut picture book author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee and Carnegie Medal for Illustration nominee illustrator, Katie Cottle.After a whole day of exploring with Tiger, Mae loved drawing with Tiger and telling stories with Tiger.Always with Tiger. Tiger and Mae. Queens of the Jungle.Tiger and Mae do everything together, the very best of friends. But there is nothing they love more than exploring, racing and chasing across their jungle. That is, until the call comes for "TEATIME!" and they race back to the house. As time moves on, Mae realises that Tiger is getting old and tired. And when Tiger then dies, Mae feels lost in a whirlwind of anger, fear and sadness. Even the safety of their jungle is stripped away. Only through time and healing does Mae learn that Tiger lives on - through her memories, pictures and their jungle itself.This book is a profoundly moving, hopeful and reassuring story that celebrates the strength that comes from love and supports a child (and adults too) through navigating the loss of a beloved pet. A necessary and important book for your bookshelf.

A heartfelt, original and imaginative story about recognising and managing BIG feelings. Brought to life by rising star author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee illustrator, Katie Cottle.Every year, Little Wolf and Daddy Wolf watch the Wolf Moon rise. Two wolves, alone together, under the big night sky. But this year's trip is looking to be a little bit BIGGER and BUSIER than usual... This time all the brothers, sisters and pups are coming, too. Little Wolf is worried it won't be the same... And sure enough, it ISN'T. As things go from bad to worse, strange feelings start to bubble in Little Wolf's belly and fizz through his fur. Before long, he feels BIG and BAD. He huffs...and he puffs... Can Daddy Wolf help Little Wolf get a handle on his huffs and puffs before it's too late? And teach him about a very special part of being a wolf?This reassuring picture book is packed with fairytale-like storytelling and in-depth character and world building, supporting children when they are faced with BIG feelings to process. Perfect for fans of Barbara Throws a Wobbler, The Colour Monster and Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series.

Meet Theia – a small planet with a big destiny. She didn’t just crash into Earth… she changed it forever!Travel back 4.5 billion years, when Theia slammed into young Earth. From that colossal crash, the Moon was born. Earth began to wobble… and the seasons came to life.This hilarious, science-packed com-book adventure is perfect for curious, fact-loving readers ages 7–9.

An uplifting story on sustainability, in response to many 'heavy' green titles coming to the market that children often find intimidating. Omar, The Bees and Me encourages children to look after nature in local communities planting wild flowers to form bee corridors. Themes around cultural identity are also explored through Omar (a new boy from Syria) and Maisie's friendship. Offers an insight into international beekeeping and illustrated by award-winning picture-book maker Katie Cottle, creator of The Green Giant and The Blue Giant. Includes bee facts on endpapers and a recipe for honey cake on end page.

Arlo visited Nana every Sunday, and she would always have new sweets waiting for him inside a special jar. So when Arlo finds out Nana has passed away, he keeps the jar with him to feel safe and closer to his Nana. But as his sadness turns to anger, a storm builds inside the jar, until Arlo has enough and smashes it open! What will happen when the storm rushes out? A story that encourages children to talk about bereavement and anger, and explore ways to manage, embrace, and safely release them. It also includes a science experiment, and a guide to make a 'glitter jar' to help with anger. AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Samuel Langley-Swain is an adoptive dad and author, and the founder of Owlet Press a publishing house that produces picture books by authors and illustrators who, like Samuel, want to create positive change for children. Through stories they can relate to, and packaging big issues for small readers into picture books, children can digest and discuss relevant issues with friends, families and schools preparing them for adult life.

When Jack meets new neighbour, Enzo, from South Africa, they soon discover they love pizza, drones and also have a passion for using technology in birdwatching! As the time comes for their favourite swallows to migrate, Jack discovers then Enzo has to return home. How will they continue their friendship from other sides of the world? AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Helen has worked in children's publishing for over 25 years including HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster and Oxford University Press. She has wide-ranging experience of commissioning and editing picture books and young fiction and has worked with such inspirational authors and illustrators as Lauren Child, David Roberts, Tom Moorhouse and Catherine Rayner. She now works as a freelance editor and writer, alongside her series for Oxford Children's Books.