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Reminiscent of Dr. Seuss and Hilary Knight, here is a clever read-aloud about a little girl who lives on a planet where everything is pink. Priscilla dreams of seeing the world in other colors and ends up teaching the Great Queen of Pink that diversity leads to true beauty. Priscilla's story is told in lyrical verse and young girls will enjoy reading her pink planet adventure aloud.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A gentle and uplifting tale of warding off apocalypse in a remote corner of Cornwall . . . charming' Financial Times 'A tremendously enjoyable book' Independent on Sunday 'Bloody brilliant' Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House It all began with the whale. When a young man washes up on the sands of St Piran in Cornwall, it is clear to the villagers that this is not a regular day. What has brought him here? And what is the crisis only he understands, that threatens not only their community but all of civilisation? With a global pandemic on the horizon, and a whale lurking in the bay, the villagers of St Piran must band together to survive. Intimate, funny and heart-warming, John Ironmonger tells a compelling story about the important things that hold us together, and how hope can be found, even at the end of the world. 'A warm-hearted book crammed with ideas . . . very, very good' Emerald Street 'A compelling and unusual modern fable' Natasha Solomons, author of Mr Rosenblum's List 'Beautiful, dark, uplifting' Kate Long, author of The Bad Mother's Handbook

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Ever since Julie's family moved, she has been very homesick. But when Storm, an Old English Sheepdog magically appears, Julie can't stop smiling. Julie and her new friend have a blast together at puppy training school.

Rosie is devastated when her parents tell her that when they move to their new, smaller house, there won't be any room for her pets. She's going to have to find new homes for them all! Then Rosie discovers cuddly black kitten Flame, and suddenly moving day doesn't seem so bad after all.

Fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas.The star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home—or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a “regular old girl who never gets in trouble,” but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own. Now she just has to convince her siblings that she’s not making it all up!Filled with plenty of funny pictures, this book bursts with charm and impudence, making this a must-read for the chapter book set."Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade." –The Boston Globe* "Once again, Hanlon’s hilarious narration and cartooning reveal an uncanny talent for getting into the mile-a-minute mind of a one-of-a-kind girl." –Publishers Weekly, starred review

Everyone in Sawrey likes Ben Hornby. So when Beatrix finds the shepherd dead in the meadow and suspects foul play, she wonders who would have done such a thing. A trio of village cats has an idea: When Ben breathed his last, his sheep must have seen his killer before scattering. So they set out to find the far-flung flock. Although she’s distracted by duties at the farm and the sad plight of a young girl, Beatrix must get to the bottom of this. As the stories intertwine, Beatrix and the creatures realize that, to solve this case, all of Sawrey, both the two- and four-legged inhabitants, must work together...

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia!Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.Amelia Bedelia is helping out at the library! She may not know the difference between a stegosaurus and a thesaurus, but Amelia Bedelia will go to any lengths to make reading fun. This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review

SHORTLISTED FOR THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARD 'The most beautiful book of the year... it's like a poem... a work of art' - Chris Packham An enchanting clothbound fable about growth, new life and finding hope in unexpected places, from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star. One autumn evening, a young squirrel spots an acorn glinting on the forest floor. Eager to protect her treasure from watchful eyes and hungry mouths, she buries it deep in the heart of the forest. But when she returns after the icy winter, her acorn is nowhere to be found. Where could it be? 'Exquisite, moving and hopeful on so many different levels. I love the bright green of the spring, I really feel that incandescence when I turn the page. I will be buying it for many.' - Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden

The majestic mare Bella gathers her horse friends to help an imprisoned girl and her animal friends escape from Styginmoor castle. In this first book in the series, Bella comes to be a great leader in the magical world of North of North.