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Meet Jax and her magical moon cat! Jax and her mum have moved house to follow her mum's dream of opening a cool café. At first, Jax worries that her new life will be lonely. But when a sparkly pink lightning bolt delivers a cute alien kitten to her home, it looks like Jax's luck is about to change. Can Moonbeans the magical moon cat help dreams come true?

Narrated by Hoda Kotb In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling music combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny...

Does your child realise just how amazing the marine life is? Help them understand with these 147 mind-blowing facts about the 1000s of species you can find in the ocean! Will your child believe how many things are called fish that aren't actually fish? In 147 Amazing Facts About the Ocean for Kids, they’ll discover some unbelievable facts about the ocean and just how special it is.

The dogs take on movie stardom in this fourth book in the middle-grade series that feels like The Secret Life of Pets meets Toy Story. Quiet on set! The Good Dogs have arrived! When the Good Dogs doggy daycare closes temporarily, the dogs join the other pets on Jasmine’s new movie set. And...

Since the opening of Glacier National Park in 1910, there were no reported fatal bear attacks until one summer night in 1967, when two grizzlies attacked campers and killed two young women. Inspired by the dramatic and tragic story of that night, and how it eventually influenced the fate of the grizzly bear in the continental United States, Lauren Tarshis has crafted yet another gripping novel in the I Survived series that is sure to shine a light on a terrifying and mostly unknown moment in US history.

Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this awesome adventure starring Blaze as a flying falcon monster machine competing in the race of his life on Animal Island! Race into action with Blaze and the Monster Machines! Preschoolers will learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as they help Axle City’s greatest hero overcome Crusher’s cheating ways and save the day with Blazing Speed, spectacular stunts, and awesome transformations!

Toby has to finish the final thing on The List. It's a list of brave, daring, totally awesome things that he and his best friend, Lucas, planned to do together, and the only item left is to hike the Appalachian Trail. But now Lucas isn't there to do it with him. Toby's determined to hike the trail alone and fulfill their pact, which means dealing with little things—the blisters, the heat, the hunger—and the big things—the bears, the loneliness, and the memories.

C’est dans les fourrés de collines verdoyantes et idylliques que se terrent parfois les plus terrifiantes menaces. C’est là aussi que va se dérouler cette vibrante odyssée de courage, de loyauté et de survie. Menés par le valeureux Hazel et le surprenant Fyveer, une poignée de braves choisit de fuir l’inéluctable destruction de leur foyer. Prémonitions, malices et légendes vont guider ces héros face aux mille ennemis qui les guettent, et leur permettront peut-être de franchir les épreuves qui les séparent de leur terre promise, Watership Down. Mais l’aventure s’arrêtera-t-elle vraiment là?

The Wombles live in a beautifully snug, well-ordered and cosy burrow underneath Wimbledon Common - the perfect base from which to sort and recycle all the rubbish that unthinking humans constantly drop. But the Wombles' peaceful and harmonious existence is suddenly under threat. The heavy lorries that thunder along the roads near the Common make the burrow shake and tremble so much that it is no longer safe for the Wombles to live there.

All children love this traditional rhyme, and singing along will help to develop number skills. Popular rhymes make this book a must for every child.

The Magic In Metaphor is a remarkable journey through the power of storytelling, crafted to touch the hearts and minds of young listeners. This collection of 25 tales, each a metaphor for life's various challenges, is designed to foster emotional growth, resilience, and understanding in children.

Cats may love snoozing in sunny spots, but our furry friends are capable of so much more! In this collection, you'll discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and clever kitties whose exploits have made them world-famous.This heart-warming book includes over 40 cat stories, from ancient Egyptian kitties to internet sensations Grumpy Cat and Bob the Streetcat. These tales are bought to life by narrator Fran Burgoyne.

On a moonless night, two rats follow hypnotic lights into the forest, never to be seen again. Such is the power of the Doomwytes, sinister ravens led by the deadly Korvus Skurr. And when the young mouse Bisky persuades the creatures of Redwall Abbey to go in search of a fabled treasure, hidden long ago by one of the abbey's most notorious thieves, they do not suspect Skurr and his ravens will be vying for that very treasure.

It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin.…

The prophecy came true. I lost my friends, my family, my home. Steve took everything away from me… but I’m not going to let him get away with this. Steve is an evil serial killer – who knows how many more lives will perish because of him? As long as he is alive, not a single mob is safe. With the help of a long-lost friend, Manny and I ventured into the Overworld in pursuit of justice. Meanwhile, a group of bloodthirsty and violent mobs called the pillagers has their eyes on us, looking for trouble.

The stand-alone companion to Rosanne Parry’s New York Times bestseller A Wolf Called Wander tells the wilderness survival story of the wolf pup known as Warm. This Voice of the Wilderness Novel features extensive back matter, including a map. Warm is the smallest pup, the one his father calls...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this second book in the Starless Clan arc. Disaster has struck at the heart of RiverClan, leaving its warriors and its new medicine cat apprentice scrambling to protect their Clan—even if it means lying...

Get ready to laugh from the farm to the pet store with these silly animal jokes! Laugh-out-loud jokes will have young listeners clamoring for more.

Britta, an eleven-year-old girl has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta’s father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog (although Britta asked for a cell phone!). They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from their local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and the adventures begin.

Join Stick Cat and his incomparable sidekick Edith on another dangerous, epic, and hilarious rescue mission in Tom Watson’s Stick Cat: Cats in the City! With over-the-top fun and humor, this scrumptious story features Tom Watson’s trademark laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure...