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Tom Percival

Tom Percival

Explore themes of mental health and emotions, positive self-image, and managing feelings with Tom Percival
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Benji Davies

Benji Davies

Join author-illustrator, Benji Davies, as he discusses how he made his picture books, ‘Tad’ and ‘The Snowflake’.
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11

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Smriti Halls

Smriti Halls

Discover how Smriti uses rhyme breaks to tell a story, how illustrations work in a picture book, and more.
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11

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Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen

Hear Michael talk about poetry, his WWII memoir, and his bestselling ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’ picture book
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11, 11+

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Jonny Duddle

Jonny Duddle

Learn how Jonny Duddle writes and illustrates his pirate picture books and chapter books
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Nicola Davies

Nicola Davies

Learn about writing emotional, ‘important’ stories with Nicola Davies – with resources for ages 5-7 and 7-11
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11

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A gorgeous, heartwarming story about believing in yourself and doing your best based on the ever-popular nursery rhyme ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’.

Yes You Can, Cow

Rashmi Sirdeshpande

An introduction by Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Rory loves his Dad, but he also really likes his Step-dad, Tony. He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father’s Day comes, who should he make his card for at school?

Rory’s Room of Rectangles

Ian Eagleton

An introduction by Ian Eagleton
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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When you put on your sunny-side specs a bad mood can become a good mood, a goodbye can become a hello, and even the impossible can become possible!

Sunny Side Up

Clare Helen Welsh

An introduction by Clare Helen Welsh
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings! This poignant and uplifting story about individuality is filled with stunning artwork in a striking minimal palette.

Perfectly Norman

Tom Percival

An introduction by Tom Percival
Suitable for Ages 5-7 Ages 7-11

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For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt

Michael Rosen

An introduction by Michael Rosen
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated new I’m Sticking With You story is the perfect book for showing how you’re never truly lost when you have a great friend by your side.

Let’s Stick Together

Smriti Halls

An introduction by Smriti Halls
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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A heartwarming and engaging story perfect for children who find it hard to read out loud.

Story Dog

Jan Fearnley

An introduction by Jan Fearnley
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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For Noi, even though he can’t keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better – the perfect gift from one friend to another.

The Storm Whale

Benji Davies

An introduction by Benji Davies
Suitable for Ages 7-11

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A friendly, gentle story to help young children navigate big emotions.

Blue

Sarah Christou

An introduction by Sarah Christou
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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A hilarious tale exploring the endlessly humorous mishaps of an Armadillo who wants to host the most amazing party.

Oh Armadillo! This party’s all wrong!

Ellie Irving

An introduction by Ellie Irving
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.

Gecko and the Echo

Rachel Bright

An introduction by Rachel Bright
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Discover the ULTIMATE inclusive celebration of the mums and care-givers, packed full of irresistible, aw-factor artwork and a heart-warming rhyming text.

Amazing Mum

Alison Brown

An introduction by Alison Brown
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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In a very blue house on a very blue street, sits a little boy who feels as blue as the world around him. For this little boy has a BIG secret: he loves the colour yellow.

Out of the Blue

Robert Tregoning

An introduction by Robert Tregoning
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Filled with 30 warm, joyful and atmospheric poems of every kind – from the funny to the gentle, from the surprising to the lyrical – each capture the experience of falling or being asleep, in a pure, emotional way and celebrates the wonderful, busy, imaginative minds of little children.

The Dream Train

Sean Taylor

An introduction by Sean Taylor
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures.

The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures

Jodie Lancet-Grant

An introduction by Jodie Lancet-Grant
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Hank and Hoog are best friends – they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to the ground…

I Definitely Don’t Like Winter

Fiona Barker

An introduction by Fiona Barker
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Another spectacular story from the king of inclusive fairy tales, Ian Eagleton. An exciting adventure in the ice, to warm the coldest of hearts.

The Woodcutter and the Snow Prince

Ian Eagleton

An introduction by Ian Eagleton
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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A lyrical, beautiful celebration of love, acceptance and faith, with a gentle message about how we treat our oceans, and each other.

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

Ian Eagleton

An introduction by Ian Eagleton
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Imagine if, on an ordinary day, war came. Imagine it turned your town to rubble. Imagine going on a long and difficult journey – all alone.

The Day War Came

Nicola Davies

An introduction by Nicola Davies
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Alex Willmore’s hilariously funny picture book brings the prehistoric woolly mammoth dancing, swimming and SKATEBOARDING back to life. But will anyone believe it?

I Did See A Mammoth!

Alex Willmore

An introduction by Alex Willmore
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It’s wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing.

I’m Sticking With You

Smriti Halls

An introduction by Smriti Halls
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Count down to Halloween with this rollicking, romping story from award-wining author Tony Mitton. With hilarious, glowing artwork by Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance.

Spookyrumpus

Guy Parker-Rees

An introduction by Guy Parker-Rees
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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“Why should we get a brand-new dog when Hen is as good as new to us?” asks the young boy at the center of this story.

My Dog, Hen

David Mackintosh

An introduction by David Mackintosh
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From Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, comes a truly compelling, empathy-building book based on real life events in illustrator Chris Judge’s own life.

Cloud Babies

Eoin Colfer & Chris Judge

An introduction by Eoin Colfer & Chris Judge
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Do you love pirates? How about aliens? And jungle animals? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud interactive adventure!

Pick A Story

Sarah Coyle

An introduction by Sarah Coyle
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.

Hello Autumn

Jo Lindley

An introduction by Jo Lindley
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it’s up to her to help.

The Zebra’s Great Escape

Katherine Rundell

An introduction by Katherine Rundell
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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An empowering adoption story by ten-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt

Strong and Tough

Rico Hinson-King

An introduction by Rico Hinson-King
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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From zebras playing cricket to a walrus on a mountain bike, this book will make you laugh out loud. Jam-packed with silly animals and all your favourite sports, it’s riotous, irresistible fun!

You Can’t Let An Elephant Drive A Racing Car

Patricia Cleveland-Peck

An introduction by Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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Kingsley is the finest cat in the kingdom. How does he know? His crystal ball tells him so!

Snowy White

Gareth P Jones

An introduction by Gareth P. Jones
Suitable for Ages 5-7 Ages 7-11

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This moving picture book from the former Children’s Laureate, with illustrations from Tony Ross, tells a story of perseverance and hope, and is a testament to the importance of overcoming fear and learning to accept help.

Sticky McStickstick

Michael Rosen

An introduction by Michael Rosen
Suitable for Ages 5-7 Ages 7-11

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Can you feel a tremble in the wind? The sun grows pale. The wild things hide. Frindleswylde is coming!

Frindleswylde

Lauren and Natalia O’Hara

An introduction by Lauren & Natalia O’Hara
Suitable for Ages 5-7

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