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The King’s Birthday Suit by Peter Bentley and Claire Powell

Synopsis King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third had SO many clothes it was simply absurd  . So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these …

Albert Upside Down by Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke

Synopsis Albert the pet tortoise has a problem: trying to reach a tasty treat, he has ended up on his shell, upside down and stuck! Can the other garden creatures overcome their rivalry, team up and help him get back on his feet? Packed with comical, charming illustrations and vibrant co…

The Secret life of bees by Moira Butterfield and Vivian Mineker

Synopsis  Welcome to my honey hive home. It’s where I live with my family. I’m small and fuzzy and striped black and gold. I’m Buzzwing the hardworking honeybee! Did you know that bees love to dance? Or that they have an amazing sense of smell to help them find the best flowers? In  The …

The Dodo’s did it! by Alice McKinley

The Dodo’s did it! by Alice McKinley Synopsis Jack doesn’t just like dodos, he  LOVES  them. So when his dearest wish for a pet dodo comes true, surely Jack will be the happiest he’s ever been, EVER.  Unless, of course, Jack wishes for more and more dodos and his new pets cause complete …

Once upon a Mermaid’s tail by Beatrice Blue

Once upon a Mermaid’s tail by Beatrice Blue Synopsis Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He loves nothing better than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he's never seen before: a tiny creature in a beautiful shell. Ig…

The Cookie: a story of friendship and food allergy by Katy Grimshaw

The cookie: a story of friendship and food allergy by Kath Grimshaw Synopsis  Laurie and Lewis are best friends. They share everything. Then one day, Lewis shares his cookie and Laurie has an allergic reaction. Will their friendship ever be the same? This story helps children understand …

Featherlight by Peter Bunzl

Featherlight by Peter Bunzl Synopsis Deryn s father is the lighthouse keeper on Featherstone Island, keeping the lantern lit to protect passing boats from the treacherous rocky coastline. But when an emergency arises and her parents have to travel to the mainland for help, Deryn is left …

Beatrix and her Bunnies: The story of Beatrix Potter by Rebecca Colby and Caroline Bonne- Muller

Beatrix and her Bunnies: The story of Beatrix Potter Synopsis  Beatrix loves the countryside, but lives in a big, lonely house in London - if only she had a friend. Then she meets Benjamin Bunny and everything changes! They spend every day together playing chase and follow my leader. But…

The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Park

The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Park Synopsis September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place. But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and sudd…