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Author
Publisher
David Fickling Books
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Jack is stranded on a desert island with no way to get home. He's been very lucky: he's survived a terrible storm and the mysterious island he has found himself on has a kindly if unusual inhabitant, fresh water and plenty of food. But Jack needs to find his way home, and as he uncovers incredible hidden treasures on the little island, he starts to formulate a plan. A plan that will involve witchcraft, terrifying sea monsters and pirates!...
Author
Publisher
Picture Kelpies
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Young Gregor MacDonald is thrilled when he gets a set of bagpipes for his birthday. But each time he starts to play, he hears the same angry cry, 'You can't play here!' Poor Gregor goes from house, to loch, to barn and to hillside disturbing people, until he finds acceptance in the most unlikely of places.
Author
Publisher
Piccadilly Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Everyone needs somewhere to dream. Rex has gone to stay with his godfather, Sparky. Rex doesn't say much but that's OK because Sparky is always on hand with a cup of tea to enjoy on the sofa, set up outside like an outdoor living room. Rex has his sketchbook, and he draws how he feels even if he doesn't talk about it. And in Sparky's garden, hidden under the canopy of the willow tree, is the Dream House: a lovingly created space just for Rex, to dream,...
Author
Series
Utterly Dark volume 2
Publisher
David Fickling Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Utterly Dark has a special connection to the sea. But it is tested more than ever before, this autumn on the island of Summertide. Accompanying her uncle as he explores mysterious Summertide, Utterly is witness to strange happenings in the woods. Deep, old magic abounds, and threatens to steal those she loves most. Utterly must face truths about what lies beneath the land, and in her own past, if she is to save anyone. And she must make a sacrifice...
5) Ho Ho Howl!
Author
Publisher
Mudpuppy
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The Ho Ho Howl! Board Book by Kathryn Selbert is Mudpuppy's Holiday themed book with wonderful dogs getting ready for winter! Follow these puppies and bark along throughout the cheerful scenes to celebrate some festive Winter traditions. ? 22 pages ? Trim: 5.5 x 5.5", 14 x 14 cm ? Makes the perfect Winter addition to your Holiday bookshelf! ? All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations ? Greyboard contains 90% recycled paper....
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
This is a gorgeous festive picture book. When winter comes, best friends Fox and Hare can't wait to jump, leap and, bounce in this thing called snow. But what exactly is snow? Join them on an Arctic journey as they ask all their friends to help them find out.
Author
Publisher
Pushkin Children's
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Calla North and her mum Elizabeth live a life that's far from normal. There are days when the power is cut off and Calla has to do her homework by candlelight; there are others when curious strangers want to talk to Elizabeth about her research on ducks. When Elizabeth says yes to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to save a small brown duck, she sends Calla to the best place she knows: The School of the Good Sisters. Staffed by nuns whose preferred subjects...
Author
Publisher
Allen & Unwin Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A gorgeous board book, perfect for babies and toddlers that beautifully captures the whole experience of having a favourite blanky and what happens on the day it finally must be washed. A wonderful journey full of love, desperate searching, joyous discovery and the restoration of all the gloriously comforting aromas.
10) Getting ready
Publisher
Child's Play
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
A new tactile book from the creators of 'Off to the Park!' The book is designed to be as accessible as possible making it suitable for children with visual impairments, disabilities which impair their fine motor skills and children with autism. Play elements and sensory features throughout the book recreate the daily activity of getting ready.
Author
Publisher
David Fickling Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Freddy's life is mixed. He's a superpowered robot (YAY!) - who also has to go to school (BOO!). But when Freddy and his pals get involved in the school science fair, his robot abilities mean he's suddenly he's the centre of attention! Which Freddy 100% loves. Will Freddy let this brush with fame go to his head? Of course he will! But that might not go down so well with his friends.
12) The muttcracker
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Children's
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
My dog is not like other dogs. My dog is a ballerina who dreams of being the Sugar Plum Fairy. So when Miss Polly announces the parts in our Christmas show, 'The Nutcracker', will my dog's dream come true? Or will we both just be bonbons?
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realise the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.
Author
Publisher
David Fickling Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Every teenager remembers when they realised how disappointing their parents actually are. Scarlet's feeling that in spades. Her mum has left for a new life with a new love, and her dad's just hopeless. She's feeling stuck in the middle. So when her mum gives her the notebook, Scarlet decides there's only one thing she can write in it - the truth, about everything!
Author
Publisher
Walker Books and Subsidiaries
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he's inside?Mac Barnett's iconic talent...
19) Mountainfell
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Erskin is used to danger; she lives in the shadow of Mountainfell, a place of wild creatures and dangerous magic. When the most powerful and deadly creature of all - the fearsome cloud dragon - snatches Erskin's sister away, Erskin must face her greatest fear and journey onto the mountain to bring her back. A terrible power is stirring, and it is up to Erskin to save both her family and her home.
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