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Step into the magical world of Wonderland in this gloriously illustrated picture book retelling of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic, from the highly-regarded, prize-winning illustrator of Blue Kangaroo and Melrose and Croc.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Inspiration for poetry can come from anywhere - a memory, an insight and even broccoli! Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen explains the inspiration behind a selection of his own quirky poems, highlighting that ideas can come from many different places.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Charles Dickens was a famous writer who lived in the 19th century. Discover what life was like for Charles, from spending his childhood working in a factory to finding a job as a law clerk and starting his writing career in this biography by Jim Eldridge.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea - from capsized boats and illness to oil-rig explosions. Discover the equipment and skills needed to do their jobs in this fascinating non-fiction book by Chris Oxlade.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Every human has to breathe, but how do we do it - and why? This detailed non-fiction book clearly explains the breathing process, how your lungs are connected to the rest of your body, using detailed diagrams for support.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level What is a black hole? Where do they come from? What do they do? Find out the answers to all of these questions and what other things scientists have discovered about space exploration, gravity and much more, in this highly photographic non-fiction report.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level "Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm Chapatti Man!" But will Chapatti Man escape?

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level From whirling sandstorms to freezing blizzards, take a journey around the Earth to see some of its wildest weather.

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you've never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE."e;Now - there's no point in pretending here - I was, and still am deep down, a puppet. Everyone knows Pinocchio is a puppet. I reckon I must be just about the most famous puppet the world has ever known. But the truth is I'm not just a puppet, I'm more than just bits of wood and string. I'm me. So I thought it was about time that I, Pinocchio, told you my story..."e;So begins this stunningly beautiful interpretation of the classic story. Michael Morpurgo channels Pinocchio's words to tell the famous puppet's story in his own inimitable, cheeky and always funny way.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Nicky Singer has captured all the beauty and familiarity of this classic children's book. Follow the adventures of Rat, Mole and Badger as they try to stop their friend Toad from getting into too much trouble.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Over 25,000 years ago, people left handprints on the wall of a cave. Discover the clues Stone-Age people left behind, and find out what life was like thousands of years ago.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Sailing, racing, travel and cargo - boats have many different uses. But some are just designed for fun! Read about boats that can travel faster than the wind, sail around the world and even some boats that have swimming pools and discos on them!

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Wear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style!

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Dive under the water and discover lost treasures! Sunken ships, gold coins, giant statues and a drowned city are all waiting to be found...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level You probably know that bees and butterflies help to pollinate flowers. But did you also know that beetles, lizards and small mammals are also good pollinators? Read more about the animals that help to pollinate flowers - you might be surprised by what you find!

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level