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Uh oh. Here comes trouble... Poor Solomon is looking for some fun but no one wants to play. The dragonflies tell him to buzz off, the storks get in a flap, and the hippo? Well, the less said about the hippo, the better! But then somebody else starts causing trouble... and for once it is NOT Solomon. Could it be the perfect pal for a lonely crocodile? A snappy, happy, stunning new book from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.

Abigail loves to count. It is her very favorite thing. She tries counting Ladybug's spots and Zebra's stripes, but her friends just won't stand still! What's a giraffe to do?

This book is PENpal enabled and you can download the audio file in Welsh and English free from our FreeLINK software at www.mantralingua.com/uk Augustus the tiger has lost his smile. He sets out to find it and begins a journey that takes him all over the world through dense jungles, arid deserts, and deep oceans. By the time his journey finally comes to an end, Augustus has realised that he will never be without his smile again. Catherine Rayner's simple, poetic story is a mesmerising tale about finding happiness in the world around us. Perfect for story time or for encouraging independent reading, Augustus' journey will allow children to reflect on themes such as memory, happiness, and the natural world. Beautiful illustrations inspired by Asian artwork complement Rayner's simple narrative. Indeed, Augustus himself is a magnificently handsome tiger whose fiery stripes infuse the pages with warmth and energy.

Harris was a very small hare with very big feet. 'Why do I have such enormous feet, Grandad?' Harris sighed. So Grandad shows Harris how to hop high into the sky, to climb to the tops of the mountains, and to run very fast. Harris not only learns about the world around him but also the importance of finding his own feet.

This book will take you into the lives of the six Brontë children who were raised in Haworth Parsonage on the edge of the West Yorkshire Moors. Discover the world of a Victorian childhood and how the children dealt with isolation, the harsh education system and death. Read about how the children used the graveyard surrounding their garden as a playground and how they found solace in making up stories of imaginary islands, kingdoms and people. Reality and imagination mingled and spread so that they lived in a fantasy world of ghosts, horror, religion, disease, war, scientific discovery, love and humor; here anything could happen. Learn about the background to the childhood of those who were to become such remarkable authors. This book is as accurate in its factual content as it is fascinating in its fantasy.

The story centers around Richard, a goldfish who forms a special bond with his human companion, sharing daily experiences. A friend introduces intriguing facts about goldfish, such as their unique napping habits and communication methods. The narrative invites readers to explore the vibrant world of goldfish, including a backyard pond filled with diverse, colorful fish. With engaging illustrations and a friendly tone, the book fosters appreciation for goldfish, while providing helpful care tips for aspiring pet owners.

Celebrate ten years of Ernest, one very large moose with a big problem, in this brilliantly funny picture book from the creator of Solomon Crocodile and Smelly Louie.

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Sylvia is the only dragon in the whole world, and she is very lonely . . . until one day, she meets Bird. Tiny and chirpy, so different from the huge dragon, Bird somehow changes Sylvia's life for ever.

Norris loves plorringes! When he spots one ripening in the afternoon sun, he sits back and patiently waits for the fruit to drop from the tree into his paws. But Norris isn't the only one who adores plorringes - pesky Tulip and Violet love them as well. Who will get their paws on the delicious fruit first?