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If you are reading this manual then you have decided to take on one of life's most difficult challenges ...Training a mum.We'll start with the basics, like juggling and koala cuddles. Soon you'll unlock trickier features, like Super Mum mode. (But be careful – some of these features are dangerous!) You'll also learn tips and tricks for dealing with the most common glitches known to mums.By the end of this manual, you'll be equipped with a fully trained mum.Good luck!

For as long as she can remember, Pepper Stark has wanted one thing: to join her father, the Captain, aboard the magnificent RMS Aquitania on a voyage to New York. She has never been allowed to set foot on her father’s ship – until now.From the decadent food to the star-studded passenger list, travelling First Class on Aquitania is every bit as glamorous as Pepper had imagined. And most dazzling of all is American stage sensation Perdita West, wearing the world-famous Saffron Diamond around her neck. When the priceless jewel disappears mid-voyage, Pepper unexpectedly finds herself entangled in the crime.With the Captain’s reputation at stake, Pepper and her new friends set out to solve the mystery. But finding a missing diamond isn’t so easy on Aquitania, where everyone has something to hide …A thrilling adventure from award-winning author Nicki Greenberg, The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel is perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike and The Good Thieves.

Are you in a hurry to wonder and worryThat new things you try won't go right?When they simply don't work, don't go all berserkMistakes can grow wings and take flight.Where would we be without big blunders? From Play Doh to penicillin, the Slinky to the Granny Smith apple, some of the best inventions started out as gigantic slip-ups.From exciting new team Maddy Mara and Cheryl Orsini comes a blooper reel with amazing consequences and a reminder to all kids scared of trying something new: even the greatest mistakes can go right.

Ferdinand fell out of the sky on the hottest day of the year, while Celeste and Esmerelda Barden were on the front porch eating ice-cream.Celeste is having the worst summer ever. Her parents are off on an adventure and she's stuck at Gran's house with her annoying little sister, Esme, and strict instructions to be responsible. Or, as Esme says, boring. So when their eccentric cousin Ferd crash-lands a flying bus in the yard, what choice does Celeste have but to follow Ferd back home to Seven Wherewithal Way?Wherewithal - Ferd's house, and the gateway to the many Realms unreachable from Earth - is bursting with magic and mystery and otherworldly creatures. It's Celeste's favourite place in any world. But when something tries to break in through the portal in the pantry - the door to the mystical Realm of Forests - Celeste learns that both Wherewithal and her beloved cousin are under threat. If Celeste wants to save her cousin, their home, its inhabitants and possibly even all the Realms, she is going to have to find her adventurous side. Fast.Full of heart-in-your-mouth action, unforgettable characters and folklore-inspired magic that feels both fresh and familiar, Seven Wherewithal Way is the unputdownable first book in an epic portal fantasy series.

You've got yoghurt in your nostrils,avocado-smeared hair,bacon in your bellybutton,and toast crusts on your chair.Join baby as they discover how much fun food can be - and not just to eat!Bethany Clark and Sara Acton have served up a scrumptious treat in this joyous celebration of the tastes, textures and glorious mess involved in learning to feed ourselves.

Hello there! Guess what? You are holding a real-life time machine!You don't believe me? I'll show you!For a start, I wrote this blurb in the PAST.Yet, you are reading it in the PRESENT.And when you finish reading the blurb, it will be the FUTURE.Tell them the bit about what happened when the past, present and future collided! - LucindaShhh! The blurb isn't meant to give away the whole story! - TraceyBut that's the best part! - LucindaYou reckon? - TraceyWhy don't you let them decide? - LucindaWell, what are you waiting for? Take a look!I thought the dinosaurs were the best part ... - dinosaur

Sloths LOVE to sleep.But do you know what else they love?PARTIES.Put on your dancing shoes and join Marty the sloth for the grooviest celebrations the rainforest has ever seen.Just don't forget to bring your PJs ...From Rory H. Mather and Binny Talib comes a joyous picture book that celebrates life's good times.

Some damsels don't want to be rescued. Some curses don't need to be broken. And some of the best happy ever afters won't be found in storybooks.Think you know fairy tales?Think again.These twelve fairy tales have been spun through a queered lens to reflect our world in stories as old as time. From the furthest reaches of space and the darkest depths of the forest to the street just around the corner, this anthology will excite, challenge and move you.Featuring stories from some of the biggest names in young adult fiction, Everything Under The Moon is an illuminating celebration of queer love and identity.Lushly illustrated by up-and-coming talent Kit Fox, this collection includes stories by Michael Earp, Alison Evans, Helena Fox, Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner, Will Kostakis, Jes Layton, Gary Lonesborough, Amber McBride, Abdi Nazemian, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Alexandra Villasante and Lili Wilkinson.

An affirming picture book that reminds readers it's okay to be themselves! Inside every bodya heart sings brave and true. Slow down and listen carefully. It's singing ... 'This is YOU!'A wonderfully uplifting reminder that we are all different, and that showing our true selves to the world is never wrong.

Being better and creating a better world is as easy as A, B, C in this new book by ethicist Maura Pierlot. Here is an alphabet that teaches us positive qualities and values to embrace a kinder, compassionate and more inclusive world. Being better is easy as A, B, C - adventurous, brave, considerate! In Alphabetter, ethicist Maura Pierlot presents fun, realistic scenarios and thought-provoking questions that will encourage children to grow in their mindset, make good choices and learn new words along the way!

Do you have a special Happy Place,where a smile swims over the whole of your face?Celebrate the places, people and things that bring us joy in this uplifting and spirited book.

It's hard to make friends when you're a shark. But this shark has a foolproof plan for winning people over ... if only they'd stop running away!A surprising story about finding friendship in the most unlikely places.

A hilariously unbelievable story about things not quite going to plan, from the author of Neil, the Amazing Sea Cucumber.On her birthday, Frankie blows out her candles and finally gets her wish - a puppy!But the puppy sets off a chaotic chain of events involving a hungry python, the fire brigade and one surprised stray cat.It sure is lucky that Frankie always looks on the bright side!

Another year around the sun.Happy birthday, precious one.Follow a family through a year full of magical moments spent outdoors, from splashing in waves to jumping on leaves and watching the world change with every season.Here is a lyrical ode to the passing of time and an exquisite picture book to toast another year around the sun.

If you are reading this manual then you have decided to take on one of life's most difficult challenges ...Training a dad.We'll start with the basics, like tea parties and bear hugs. Soon you'll unlock trickier features, like dad jokes.(But be careful - some of these features are hard to switch off!) You'll also learn tips and tricks for dealing with the most common glitches known to dads.By the end of this manual, you'll be equipped with a fully trained dad.Good luck!

‘You’ve got it easy,’ says Grandad. ‘Back in my day …’Grandad loves to tell stories of when he was young. From skipping over swamp-sharks on the way home from school to hiking up homework-mountains, feeding his pet dinosaurs, and even climbing all the way to the moon for a pint of milk, Grandad’s childhood was full of unimaginable adventure. But among the tallest of tales is one heartwarming truth …

Daddies can be gentle, be good listeners, keep us cosy, help us feel brave – and do so many other wonderful things.With simple, heartfelt text and playful illustrations, this sturdy lift-the-flap book is perfect for little hands to explore and celebrate all the ways dads make every day special.

A fresh cover for Jess Racklyeft's much-loved and bestselling tribute to grandmothersGrannies are all different -omas, yiayias or nans.There's only one like you,unique of all the grans.From grandmas who cuddle us when we're down, to nannies who send us letters from across the world, and nonnas who bake us scrumptious treats - and let us lick the spoon! - each has her own special place in our hearts. There's Only One Grandma Like You celebrates the joy of knowing a grandma.

She’s hungry, she’s cranky, she’s feeling too hot.It’s way past nap time and she’s not in her cot.She’s snotty and teary – there is no room for error.Incredible, unstoppable, titan of terror! What would you do if a toddler tornado tore through your toys? Get her a snack? Sing her a lullaby? Give her a cuddle? Can one clever sibling tame the tantrum before the whole house turns to rubble?A hilarious and heartwarming tale that's perfect for big siblings, tired parents and anyone who’s faced a tiny human whirlwind.

Dear trusting adult,You can safely read this very nice book aloud to your child.There are absolutely no rude words on any page. I promise.*Your Worthy Wordsmith, Stephen*Note to kids:Any POOr adult who reads this aloud will definitely say POO. I promise.Your Grand POObah, Stephen.This gross but clever book is perfect for reading aloud and guaranteed to deliver giggles.

Look! Here comes The Sleepy Train. It's coming, can you see?All aboard The Sleepy Train and do the stops with me!Join The Sleepy Train on its nightly journey from the Bathtime Station to the Bedtime Station and all the important stops in-between!A perfect picture book for winding down and turning bedtime into a calm routine to look forward to each night.

William is stuck at his little sister's noisy birthday party.William does not like parties. William likes sharks.He wonders if sharks do not like parties either. Perhaps he should find one and ask ...From Cate James comes a timeless adventure full of curiosity, surprises and friendship.

When the Easter Bunny is struck by illness, it's up to his little bunnies to save the day! But even the best of intentions can't stop these cheeky bunnies from having a little bit of Easter fun ...A sweet and spirited story about family, teamwork and seasonal cheer.

The sun sinks down in the sky.Before it goes, I wave goodbye.Farewell, sun, I’ll see you soon,but now I’ll say hello to …moon.From dinnertime to bath time, say hello to all the things we do before bed in this gentle picture book that encourages nightly routines.

You can do things on your own,like ride a scooter, skim a stone. But sometimes it takes more than one.It takes us all to get things done. What can we achieve when we work together? Grow a forest? Build a city? Search for life on Mars? Here is a powerful celebration of community and the magic we make when we stand side by side.

From the award-winning and bestselling author of the Life Lessons for Little Ones series comes the ultimate emotional wellbeing guide for children (and their grown-ups).Everyone has feelings, and we are always feeling something. You can even feel more than one feeling at once! But sometimes you might not understand what your feelings mean or what to do with them.That's why you need this book! It is here to tell you that Your Feelings Matter, and it will help you understand what your emotions are trying to tell you. This book will help you feel through your feelings in safe and healthy ways.

Red houseBlue houseGreen houseTree house!See the tiny mouse in her little brown house?From a dynamic author-illustrator team comes this fresh, fun and rhythmic exploration of colour.Bold and bright, it's the perfect book for reading aloud and sharing with young children as they learn to identify the colours of their world.

Let's find some animals - off we go!Would you like to meet them and say hello?Join dynamic duo Jane Godwin and Jane Reiseger on a fun and bright adventure to learn all the ways that animals say hello. Look out for the sneaky little mouse along the way!