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Disaster has hit the home suburb of Marnie and Tiana. Someone started stealing toilet lids, and often the whole seat. It started in public places then it started in private homes! Why would anyone contemplate such a vile act? Tempers, anxieties and frustration rise as more and more lids disappear. People go to futile extremes to protect their toilets. What is behind the wave of odious thefts? Is it Cec Pitt, TV presenters of The Collectors and Gatherers...
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Izumi, Ren and little Yoshi are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the famous poet Bashō in their village. It is 17th century Japan and the poet is walking far to the north, writing his now world-famous haiku.
Libby Hathorn's endearing story describes their encounter with Bashō. Sadami Konchi's sensitive paintings light up the story with a grace and beauty to ably match the text.
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Grandpa's Great Escape. Many years ago Grandpa was a World War II flying ace. But when he is sent to old folk's home Twilight Towers - run by sinister Matron Swine - it's up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to plot a daring escape. Little do they know, the wicked matron is on to them...
Awful Auntie: Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has...
5) Toad Attack!
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Upper Dab is under attack from a mysterious invasion of toads in this hilarious middle-grade adventure from award-wining author Patrice Lawrence. After a toad lands on his head as he leaves his house one morning, Leo is determined to find out where it has come from and why. Together with his friend Rosa, he needs to come up with some answers before the angry residents of Upper Dab take matters into their own hands and the toads become toast! A brilliantly...
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Mik and Milly follows the story of Mik, the coolest kid at Gumnut International Boarding and Day College, who finds himself facing a daunting challenge after his best friend Milly receives devastating news from her parents on the other side of the world. As mid-year school holidays approach, Mik decides to take Milly on a road trip of a lifetime to the Australian outback. However, an unexpected event at an abandoned mine on his mate's sheep farm alters...
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You Gotta Have Cheer is full of art games, poems, stories, and best of all, whimsical cheers for school and home interaction with your kids."Make hand movements to clap, tap, and hand jive your own way,To set up class rules and organize your day."There are funny toasts and roasts. You might even insert your friends and family names to cheer them on."You ran for someone dear you loved,And I know she loved you on earth and above."Lois has had "MOR-TONS"...
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It starts with a case of hiccups during story time at the library. And that leads to an outrageous and hilarious adventure involving a hippo, a little sister, an overturned ice cream cart, a librarian who's afraid of heights, and a stack of library books that must be returned-on time and in good condition-if the narrator is going to get her very own library card. And nothing could be more wonderful than that!
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In the wake of devastation and poverty left by the Agricultural Revolution, young newlyweds Emma and Benjamin Bowden emigrate to the free colony of South Australia and the promise of a hopeful future.
Leaving behind everything they have ever known, they journey for 94 days at sea, swept along by the ferocity of the Atlantic gales and the Roaring Forties, to finally disembark in Adelaide, a city still in her infancy. They join Emma's brother William...
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From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up. At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go... BOO! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop... Presenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!
12) Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories: Cosmic Dreams and Moonlit Adventures An Enchanting Journey through the Starry Skies, One Bedtime Story at a Time! Embark on a celestial voyage with your little ones as you dive into "Bedtime Stories: Cosmic Dreams and Moonlit Adventures". This captivating collection of bedtime stories takes children on magical journeys through the cosmos, inspiring dreams as limitless as the starry sky.5 magical bedtime stories for kidsPerfect for...
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Elephant and Piggie books volume 15
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Hyperion Books for Children
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IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Gerald the elephant has a big decision to make, but will he make it in time?
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An unexpected family secret has hilarious consequences in this action-packed story from Phil Earle and illustrator Steve May - perfect for superhero fans. An unexpected family secret has hilarious consequences in this action-packed story from Phil Earle and illustrator Steve May - perfect for superhero fans. Plane crashes, robberies and fires were not what Stanley was expecting on a day out at the seaside with his nan and the other residents of her...
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In this wonderfully quirky story, two stubborn souls - a retired pirate and a retired queen - do battle in the sailboat pond in Central Park. Inspired by memories of his past, the Old Pirate has built a marvelous replica of his sailing ship, the Laughing Dog. But when he takes it to the park to launch it in the pond, he finds the waters are not so friendly - the S.S. Uppity Duchess is unwilling to share the seas and takes aim at the Laughing Dog....
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Lots of little brothers can be pests and trouble-makers-but Amy's brother Arnie is a MONSTER …
In this R.L. Stine middle-grade scare fest, Amy and her friend, Lissa, don't know what to do about Arnie's bullying, bad-boy behavior, and mean jokes and pranks. The little monster is ruining their lives!
The girls decide it's payback time. Total humiliation for Arnie. They find a recipe for green slime on a YouTube channel and mix a big bucket to pour...
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Larry the lovable monster from the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button! is back, and this time, he's going to the farm!
From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator, Bill Cotter, comes a farm-tastic interactive book for children. Everyone knows farms are full of cool animals, but you have to stay on this side of the...hey, wait! The sign says don't open the gate! Now you've done it. Whatever you do, do NOT push the button and make animal...
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Nine-year-old Poppy Malone's parents are paranormal investigators. They research vampires, fairies, UFOs, and other strange things. When they need help, it's up to scientific Poppy. Her twin brother, Will, is too lazy. Her older sister, Franny, is too busy with teenage stuff. And Rollie, the baby of the family, is too little. In the third book in the spooky and hilarious Unseen World of Poppy Malone series, A Mischief of Mermaids, Poppy makes friends...
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Tween readers who enjoy a mix of spooky and funny will love the Unseen World of Poppy Malone books by Suzanne Harper. In A Gust of Ghosts, the second book of the middle-grade series, nine-year-old Poppy Malone's parents, paranormal investigators, are exploring a haunted cemetery in Austin, Texas. There are eerie sounds in the graveyard, and a strange silvery glow. Poppy sees herself as a scientist. She has a log book to record evidence, and she's...
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Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from bestselling author Jo Simmons. Home Alone meets Adrian Mole in this hilarious madcap adventure from the bestselling author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet. Bob Bunyon is fed up. In a family full of artists and performers, he's the one with no talent, the one bypassed by the creativity gene – and his four siblings just won't let him forget it. Finally sick of being taunted...
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