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'A joyous tale celebrating animals, mysteries, family and friendship (both of the two-legged and four-legged variety!)' - BookTrustMeet Lizzie and Lucky: a sparky young detective and her loyal Dalmatian sidekick!Lizzie is desperate for a dog. In order to convince her parents to get one, she has to come up with 101 reasons why she needs one. Lizzie is a master at making lists, so thinking of 101 reasons is going to be easy! Especially as she is deaf and could train one to be her hearing dog. But as Lizzie begins compiling her list, she witnesses an adorable puppy being snatched away and put into a van by a mysterious-looking man. Can Lizzie solve the case - and maybe find herself a loyal friend at the same time...?

'A joyous tale celebrating animals, mysteries, family and friendship (both of the two-legged and four-legged variety!)' - BookTrustMeet Lizzie and Lucky: a sparky young detective and her loyal Dalmatian sidekick!Lizzie is desperate for a dog. In order to convince her parents to get one, she has to come up with 101 reasons why she needs one. Lizzie is a master at making lists, so thinking of 101 reasons is going to be easy! Especially as she is deaf and could train one to be her hearing dog. But as Lizzie begins compiling her list, she witnesses an adorable puppy being snatched away and put into a van by a mysterious-looking man. Can Lizzie solve the case - and maybe find herself a loyal friend at the same time...?

Join Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.When Lizzie and her cute puppy Lucky go on a family trip to the seaside, something doesn't seem right. There's talk of missing treasure no one has been able to find for years and years, and artefacts are mysteriously disappearing in the local museum. Anyone else would shrug it off but this dynamic duo just know there is a mystery to be solved here - and they won't leave until they figure it out!

Join Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.When Lizzie and her cute puppy Lucky go on a family trip to the seaside, something doesn't seem right. There's talk of missing treasure no one has been able to find for years and years, and artefacts are mysteriously disappearing in the local museum. Anyone else would shrug it off but this dynamic duo just know there is a mystery to be solved here - and they won't leave until they figure it out!

'Short chapters and charming illustrations mean this gentle story is perfect for early readers' - BookTrustJoin Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure - this time at a magic show! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.Young detective Lizzie and her puppy, Lucky, are off to a magic show. But during the performance, a world-famous rabbit disappears - and not on purpose!Can Lizzie and Lucky find Rudy the rabbit, get to the bottom of who stole him, and why?With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try!

'Short chapters and charming illustrations mean this gentle story is perfect for early readers' - BookTrustJoin Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure - this time at a magic show! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.Young detective Lizzie and her puppy, Lucky, are off to a magic show. But during the performance, a world-famous rabbit disappears - and not on purpose!Can Lizzie and Lucky find Rudy the rabbit, get to the bottom of who stole him, and why?With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try!

Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK!This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each succeed in finding a tasty snack? Little Shark is hoping that he won’t become fast food for Big Shark!  Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Just when you thought it was safe...Big Shark and Little Shark return in this funny new Step 1 Reader, pursued by...Baby Shark!Big Shark and Little Shark may be opposites, but they agree on one thing--neither wants to play with Baby Shark. Baby Shark is too small and slow to be any fun...right? What happens when Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandpa Shark, and Grandma Shark find out that Baby Shark is being snubbed? Dun dun dun dun dun dun! All's well that ends well in this easily decodable and oh-so-familiar story of big kids and little kids resolving their conflicts. The book conveys a great social-emotional lesson about apologizing and inclusion in a funny way! Look for these other funny stories: Big Shark, Little Shark and Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Just in time for Halloween comes a spooky, funny early reader starring Big Shark and Little Shark!Big Shark is scared! The cave looks far too dark and spooky to swim into. But Little Shark isn't scared in the least! Can he coax Big Shark to explore? Some exciting surprises are waiting deep in the spooky cave! Shark fans and emergent readers will enjoy all the stories starring this odd couple: Big Shark, Little Shark; Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School; and Big Shark, Little Shark, Baby Shark. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Hurray! Big Shark lost another tooth! Little Shark wishes he would lose his first tooth. Emergent readers who are losing teeth of their own will love this funny and easy-to-read Step 1.Sharks lose teeth all the time! But Little Shark hasn't lost a single tooth...yet. And then Big Shark can't find his missing teeth that he's collected. Where could they be? Shark fans and emergent readers will enjoy all the books starring this funny pair of opposites:Big Shark, Little SharkBig Shark, Little Shark Go to SchoolBig Shark, Little Shark, Baby SharkBig Shark, Little Shark and the Spooky Cave.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Hurray! It's Christmas! Big Shark and Little Shark are on the hunt for Christmas tree decorations. Emergent readers who love Christmas will love this funny and easy-to-read Step 1.Big Shark and Little Shark find a Christmas tree! But some of the decorations are broken. No worries! Big Shark and Little Shark will find all the decorations they need. But who will live on the top of the tree? Shark fans and emergent readers will enjoy all the books starring these funny, finned friends!Big Shark, Little Shark (also available in Spanish!)Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School (also available in Spanish!)Big Shark, Little Shark, Baby SharkBig Shark, Little Shark and the Spooky Cave.Big Shark, Little Shark and the Missing TeethStep 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin decoding letter sounds. Rhyme, rhythm, and picture clues help support emergent reading skills.

The super cute unicorn book that makes counting fun!Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep,so So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should countsome sheep!"Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk tilldawn.So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce themto super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly,laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a funstory showing children how to count from one to twenty, thissecond book in a brand-new series is set to become every child'snew favourite. Bestselling author Mark Sperring has done it again with thisbrilliant bedtime story that is just right for unicorn fans.With beautiful illustrations from top-selling illustrator TimBudgen, children will love spotting the unicorns on every page.A gorgeously sparkly silver cover makes this book a great giftPerfect for curious children who might be ready to count to ten...and beyond!

A super sweet count-to-twenty picture book filled withcute and cuddly bunnies!Once upon a bouncy bed . . .What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep?By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course!With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on everypage,and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty,this cute and cuddly counting book is set to become everychild's new favourite. Gentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestsellingauthor Mark SperringGorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim BudgenChildren will love learning to count with the help of twentysuper cute and fluffy bunnies!Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, TwentyUnicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

Mixing dinosaurs, counting and bedtime, children willlove this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny silver foiledcover!Once upon a bedtime, these children could not sleep,so their helpful mums and daddies said that they should countsome sheep.Though children think that sheep are nice, there's somethingthey like more,so instead of counting lots of sheep, they counted DINOSAURS!What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep?Introduce them to super cute dinosaurs, of course! Andwith stomping, laughing and mischievous dinosaurson every page, and a fun story showing children how to countfrom one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly board book isset to become every child's new favourite.The perfect board book for children, especially dinosaur-lovingones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the coverHelps children learn how to count from one to twentyBrilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrationsThe perfect first-gift for childrenEncourages children to love counting as much as they love dinosaurs!

A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book byCBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator TimBudgen!“George Webster: inspiration, ambassador, actor,author, pioneer, role model, myth-buster, BAFTA-winner, bestpresenter, top dancer, top bloke, all-round legend.”- Sam Wollaston, the Guardian Meet George and his friends!This is me. I am George. My eyes are sparkly, just like mymum.Like my dad, I'm determined and brave, and like my sister,I'm full of FUN!This is Me celebrates our differences and is perfect forevery child and every family. It's a beautiful, heartfelt and positivestory, with illustrations that are guaranteed to make yousmile.This is Me will bring out the glow in everyone!Our differences make us special. We don't all have to be thesame.Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone had thesame name.With bright and engaging illustrations alongside a genuine andheartfelt story, This is Me is the perfect picture bookfor any child. So, get ready to read all about George, a littleboy with the biggest heart! George Webster is an actor, BAFTA-winning presenter, Ambassadorfor Mencap, and a star of Strictly Come Dancing 2022,including its Christmas Day special. George was catapulted intothe public eye when he spoke about Down syndrome in his myth-bustingvideo for BBC Bitesize, and was later asked to be a presenteron CBeebies. George was the first ever CBeebies presenterto have Down syndrome. Tim Budgen is the outstanding illustrator of bestselling bookssuch as Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicornsat Bedtime and The Magic Pet Shop series. Tim'sillustrations are bright, engaging and perfect for children!With a joyous rhyming story and a whole host of children alongsidethe main character, this powerful picture book is the perfectway to show children that not only are they amazing, but theirfriends, family and even people they haven't yet met are amazingtoo!