Books for Babies and Toddlers

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Archie Archie Domenica More Gordon June 2012 Debut of the Month. From an important and exciting new author/illustrator - a hugely original new talent - comes a riot of canine fun, bound to attract appreciative tail-wagging from dog fans! Featuring a royal guest star at the end it's ... Download free opening extract
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I Love My Daddy I Love My Daddy Giles Andreae An amusing, touching and heart-warming look at the special relationship between father and child from the bestselling Giles Andreae, perfectly portrayed by Emma Dodd's charming and vibrant artwork. It is the sister picture book to the award-winning I Love My ... Download free opening extract
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Zog (Paperback and CD-Audio) Zog (Paperback and CD-Audio) Julia Donaldson Winner of the Galaxy Children's Book Award 2010. Book and CD edition. The creators of the best-selling Gruffalo have invented a delightful new character – Zog the little dragon who always wants to do best at school. Zog’s determination to win ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

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The Best Kind of Kiss The Best Kind of Kiss Margaret Allum A stunning book with plenty of kisses on every page - from fluffy kisses and big kisses to lip smacky and snuggly cuddly mummy kisses - there's a kiss for every moment. But the best kiss of all for the ... Download free opening extract
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Have You Ever Ever Ever? Have You Ever Ever Ever? Colin McNaughton Talented duo Colin McNaughton and Emma Chichester Clark have teamed up to create a witty and original introduction to some very favourite characters from nursery rhymes and popular songs. The cat and the fiddle, incy wincy spider, the four and ... Download free opening extract
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The King of Quizzical Island Digs Through the World The King of Quizzical Island Digs Through the World Gordon Snell Age 3+. This is one of the loveliest picture books that's been published in 2011 to share with your toddler.  In the extraordinary adventures of the King of Quizzical Island, the King decides he must prove to his citizens that ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

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The Monster Machine The Monster Machine Nicola L. Robinson June 2012 Book of the Month. Have monster fun with the making of monsters and what they do next! Topped up with the right ingredients of slugs, toenail clippings, earwax, spiders and some special glue, the monster-making machine churns out ... Download free opening extract
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The Great Dog Disaster The Great Dog Disaster Katie Davies June 2012 Book of the Month. If you're looking for entertainment and a wildly funny adventure then any one of the Katie Davies stories is perfect.  It's told from the perspective of 9 year old Anna, a young girl with ... Download free opening extract
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The BFG 30th Anniversary Edition The BFG 30th Anniversary Edition Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also shows ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

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Little Manfred Little Manfred Michael Morpurgo June 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning author and illustrator duo Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have created a touching story about the way lives become entangled during conflict and how, unexpectedly, those ties can lead to enduring friendship. When ... Download free opening extract
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The Dragonsitter The Dragonsitter Josh Lacey May 2012 Book of the Month. A hilarious story full of useful tips for any dragon-minder. When Eddie’s Uncle Morton goes off on an urgent mission he leaves his dragon behind with Eddie as the babysitter. But a dragon is not ... Download free opening extract
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Horrid Henry's Monster Movie Horrid Henry's Monster Movie Francesca Simon June 2012 Book of the Month. Horrid Henry loves scary movies! The problem is Perfect Pete hates them. And so do mum and dad. How will Henry ever get to see The Vampire Zombie Werewolf ? As ever, in this ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

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Sam Silver, Undercover Pirate 1 : Skeleton Island Sam Silver, Undercover Pirate 1 : Skeleton Island Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Leo Hartas June 2012 Book of the Month. This is the first in a fantastic new series that we guarantee will get even the most reluctant reader reading! It combines everything that boys and girls aged 7+ will love including time-travelling, treasure hunting ... Download free opening extract
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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making Catherynne M. Valente June 2012 Debut of the Month and eBook of the Month. A witty and original prize-winning debut 'fairy' novel that has won the hearts of readers across the US. Once an ordinary 12 year old, nothing is ever ordinary again for September ... Download free opening extract
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Earthfall Earthfall Mark Walden June 2012 Book of the Month. Rich in dazzlingly but sinister technology with Grendels, Drones and Hunters on the attack, this headlong adventure of how a group of kids fight against it is a thrilling corkscrew of a story. Miraculously ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

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The Adjusters The Adjusters Andrew Taylor June 2012 Book of the Month. A chilling story of perfect children, medically transformed! Newly arrived in a new town and in a new school it doesn’t take Henry long to discover that something is wrong. Very wrong. How can ... Download free opening extract
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A Dog Called Homeless A Dog Called Homeless Sarah Lean May 2012 Debut of the Month. How a young girl finds hope and a way forward after the death of her mother and the collapse of her familiar life is a deeply touching story. Cally stops talking when no one believes ... Download free opening extract
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Stealing Phoenix Stealing Phoenix Joss Stirling June 2012 eBook of the Month. This is a must read for any fan of paranormal romance.  Phoenix belongs to the Community, a gang of thieves with paranormal powers. Yves Benedict, an American student visiting London, is her mark. But ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

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Changeling Changeling Philippa Gregory June 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. Best-selling Philippa Gregory’s first book for teenagers is a thrilling story of malice and betrayal, courage and passion. Tricked out of her inheritance by her greedy and duplicitous brother, Isolde must swap ruling ... Download free opening extract
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Next Next Keith Gray June 2012 Book of the Month. Brilliantly written, each of the stories in this thought-provoking and surprisingly entertaining collection asks what happens next? Award winning authors including Malorie Blackman, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Philip Ardagh and Keith Grey explore, what is death? ... Download free opening extract
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At Yellow Lake At Yellow Lake Jane McLoughlin June 2012 Debut of the Month. Full of tension, this is a gripping debut novel with vibrant characters caught up in a complex interweaving of stories all of which are played out on the faraway shores of Yellow Lake. Etta finds ... Download free opening extract