Written by Beth Hamilton and with fascinating facts, separate sections on each season, and suggested outdoor exercises like keeping woodland record books and counting the rings in tree stumps to assess their age, this fun and informative sticker book will have your little eco-warriors glued to the page! But as Sidney makes his wishes, he doesn’t realise that the friend he’s longing for has been there all along.

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With its fun, fresh sense of youthful energy and joy, Wilkinson’s action-packed and heartwarming story reminds us all to notice the little things in life and to treasure each other, however big or small we might be. Add the cucumber and sugar snaps, and toss again, then top with the spring onions, coriander and crushed peanuts; if you like, finish with a little extra chilli oil. Add the remaining teaspoon of soy, take the pan off the heat, toss the tofu in the oil and soy, then transfer it to another bowl. Maguire lets his imagination run wild in this action-packed woodland adventure which showcases his storytelling mastery, and trademark wit, whimsy and wisdom. When Peanut goes to Venice to save her Mum, a final showdown starts in which Peanut questions everything.I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth . Each chapter is short and utterly engrossing, and almost every page is filled with stylish black and red illustrations, bringing Peanut’s world to life. Jones illustrated the children's book Not Norman: A Goldish Story (2005) and its sequel Norman: One Amazing Goldfish!

The bad, bad Baddies, a world of wonders and human kindness

Learning that self-belief is a wonderful thing and can open up a whole new and exciting world is the message that speaks loudly and resonantly in the enchanting tale of a baby crocodile from award-winning author and illustrator Emma Dodd. After his years spent travelling, Francis has many interesting stories from around the world and now youngsters are invited to join him on a fascinating exploration of kindness, great and small, and learn how they too can make kindness a part of their everyday life. The only people in Peanut’s life who seem to care are her younger sister Little-Bit and the annoying kid from school, Rockwell. Kind and wise and comforting, Moth shares a gentle philosophy… the story of the circles in the sky that watch over those who pass away. After graduating from Fairport High School in 1991, Jones attended Pacific Northwest College of Art and majored in Illustration.Using his imaginative skills, artist, and now debut author, Karl James Mountford spreads his special brand of understanding, care and kindness over this beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope.

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Now he spends his time making up stories for his three daughters and drawing pictures to go with them. Lisa Thompson, bestselling author of a host of prize-winning children’s books, turns her talents, for the very first time, to a warm and enchanting story for younger readers. Woolfe’s streetwise, savvy llama spy is the perfect sleuthing hero as she fights crime and villainous crooks with laugh-out-loud antics, super-suave know-how and some ingenious gadgetry. Peanut Jones and her friends suspect it might have something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity.The Earth Book comes from 360 Degrees, a vibrant non-fiction imprint of the Little Tiger Group which produces inspirational books covering everything from natural history and human invention to art and architecture, and languages and lunar landings. Jones stated that he wanted the main characters to act like normal teenage boys and incorporate offbeat humor. In this gentle but educational adventure, we meet Sidney who spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school and thinks he might have found the answer to the problems he’s having with his friend Billy.

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BOOK OF THE MONTH - A heart-warming and hilarious story told in 25 chapters, perfect for the countdown to Christmas.

Can everyone’s favourite llama clear her name and save the world, or will she be too late to thwart Harley Hacker’s pasta plan? And for a young child –forced to face the unimaginable reality of losing a close family member or friend – it is a time of confusion, fear, hurt and loneliness. With Donaldson’s heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfect created for reading aloud, and Scheffler’s stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children’s reading heaven!