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Have you ever looked closely at a crack in the wall? Notice how dark and dusty it can be. But take a closer look at this one... Is it just a crack, or could it be a home to a mysterious creature? What might it be? Oh, look! Big, yellow, twinkling eyes. Do you know who they belong to? Is the creature big or small? Friendly or dangerous? Can you guess who's hiding in the wall? Is this creature alone, or does it have friends that share its cozy home? Wait a minute! There's a small blue bag of crumbs. What's going on here? Is the creature about to embark on an adventure, or will it stay hidden, safe and sound? Perhaps it's frightened or feeling sad. Let's encourage it to come out so we can see who's there. Come out, come out, little creature. You're not alone; we won't hurt you. We just want to know if you're all by yourself in this curious crack in the wall.

See if you can spot the poos hidden in the scenes, from the rainforest to a roller disco, and bring these pooptastic number twos to life by colouring them in. Full of puzzles and games, there is something new to find and colour on every page!

Inspired by Lovecraft''s cosmic horror fiction.

A quirky activity book for any young monster lovers!

There is nothing more terrifying than watching a cat and kitten dangle dangerously from a tree... or is there? Anger often hides in the hearts of children and leads them down dangerous paths as adults. When anger is not handled properly, Mandy was surprised to learn that it can lead to sickness. Mandy was determined to change and to help others deal with anger. As she watched the little boys from her class throw stones up the tree, Mandy became very, very angry. She was so angry that she found herself sobbing uncontrollably even after the cat and kitten had been safely rescued. As she talked with the head teacher, she soon learnt that there were some things that she could control, and others that she could not control. Join Mandy as she embarks on a mission to rescue a cat and ends up learning about how to deal with anger.

Ted the cat loves adventures. He also loves milk, chicken, and afternoon (all day) naps. He's fluffy, cuddly and likes to cry for his breakfast at 6am! Make your way through beautifully created illustrations which will make you feel part of the story. Join Ted and the other cats and animals of Bayford Road on this new adventure of friendship, sunshine, and flying hedgehogs!

Mum just told me I have dyslexia. She told me that while being dyslexic can mean reading and writing are more difficult for me then they are for others, there are other things that I will be 'extra-awesome' at. This is my mission log: 'Finding my dyslexic superpowers!'

From the moment she arrives, Alfred's baby sister Katherine is destined for greatness! She knows it deep down, and she's determined to make sure the whole family knows it too! But Alfred has a clever trick up his sleeve! Could it have something to do with Great Granny's secret recipe for irresistible chocolate mice treats?

Things I Am Grateful For... shares the simple, lovely bedtime rituals for ending each day with positivity, gratitude, and family bonding. As young ones drift off, this soothing routine reminds them to appreciate life's basic gifts and their loved ones: the greatest gifts of all that so many take for granted.

How often is it that we take the time to stop and listen to what our children have to say or are trying to tell us in their actions and behaviour? These poems came about as result of time I spent with my son, playing with him, imagining with him, talking to him, and listening to him. I hope that they also touch the hearts of all parents and children who can recognise a little bit of themselves in the narration.

When one little unicorn gets separated from her friends, she needsto face her fears in order to find her way back home. Can she be brave and strike out on her own?

A powerful and profoundly moving picture book story about grief that is perfect for opening up conversations about loss with young readersA little boy has a big hole in his life after his brother's death. It's in the bottom bunk where Matty used to sleep, and on Matty's chair at dinner.It follows him everywhere - and he hates it.But with the help of a friend, he manages to climb into the hole and confronts his grief - the sadness, the anger, and the simple truth of how much he misses his brother. And when he finally feels ready to share stories about Matty again, he realises he can find some comfort in filling the hole with his favourite memories.This beautifully written and stunningly illustrated story uses a direct and thoughtful metaphor to explain the grieving process for young readers, and demonstrates the importance of friendship, support, and the power of talking about your feelings.

Peppa and her fabulous friends are having so much fun in this brilliant sticker activity book. Join them as they dress-up, play games and learn all about the different kinds of friendships. There's plenty of colouring, drawing and sticker activities to get stuck into. Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Fantastic FamiliesPeppa Pig: Peppa in SpacePeppa Pig: My Amazing Mum

Discover over 200 fin-tastic shark facts and reveal amazing hidden pictures! Seek and find incredible sharks by lifting the flaps and using the magic card searchlight to discover hidden pictures and learn hundreds of fascinating facts. Features lift-the-flaps, over 200 facts and three magic searchlight seek and find scenes.

The Surprised Sprite is bossy and careless and used to having her own way. She is left surprised beyond belief when her close friend turns away from her, helping her to realise her behaviour has consequences and needs to change.

The Angry Alien is lost and alone and shuts himself away from life, convinced he is too different to be liked. A chance meeting with Jel the Turtle teaches him he can make friends, if only he puts aside his anger and gives others a chance to get to know him.

The Happy Hobgoblin is a happy soul - until he gets caught up in his family drama. He doesn't want to take sides and becomes deeply unhappy. It takes his smart friend Ken the Fox to show him he isn't the problem and he doesn't have to choose.

The Sad Skeleton struggles to make friends, leaving him sad and lonely. Talking about his feelings with Dave the Bat, he understands his emotions and slowly begins to relate to others around him, his sadness turning into acceptance and happiness.

The Frightened Fairie is scared of the dark and finding it difficult to cope with her feelings. Flee the Butterfly helps Fairie face her fears until she realises they are just in her imagination and is able to deal with them.

The Angry Alien is angry and alone. He's convinced being 'different' means no one can like him so he shuts himself away. A chance meeting with Jel the Turtle shows him how to deal with his 'big' feelings and let others in.

The official guide to the smash hit Netflix series, available now to stream globally!This full-colour guide to the world of Unicorn Academy includes fact files, behind-the-scenes information about the characters and the island, as well as animated stills and character art from the show itself!An essential item for anyone and everyone who loves the show!Other titles available: Sophia's Invitation, Under the Fairy Moon and the Unicorn Academy official sticker book.

Countdown and singalong to Christmas in this Taylor-twist on the classic festive song!An irresistible ode to Taylor Swift and her loyal, dedicated fans. Like the perfect stocking, The 13 Days of Swiftness is filled to the brim with goodies to find - from friendship bracelets to delicious chai sugar cookies and lots more.Cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate as you pore over the pages of this festive book and count down from thirteen selfies to one very special star atop the tree . . .The perfect stocking-filler for all Swifties!

What shall we cook in the kitchen? What noise does the clock make? Let's explore a busy home, count things, name colours, and say lots of words!Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to spot things around the home in this engaging photographic word book. Babies and toddlers will enjoy choosing housework to help with, counting birds in the garden, finding shapes and naming colours, and copying the noises made by gadgets and pets!Inviting and educational, this first word book is filled with delightful objects. Clear labels accompany the objects so little one can sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This interactive book is perfect for sharing, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills. Sturdy board pages are ideal for babies and toddlers, while the picture tabs along the top and side are easy to grasp, helping your child's fine motor control. Preschoolers will quickly recognize the picture on each tab, which will take them straight to their favourite place in the house.

An illustrated guide to the feelings of others, helping children to recognise and understand empathy.

Colour-by-numbers guides appear at the bottom of each page. Solutions are supplied at the back of the book.