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The Christmas Handover
A modern day re-telling of the classic Christmas tale.
All around the world, excitement grows as Christmas time nears again. However, Santa cannot maintain his renowned speed and has reluctantly handed Rudolph’s reigns over to his son, Santa Junior, who knows he cannot live up to his father’s performance. So in his first act as the new Santa in charge, he picks up a pen and writes a letter designed to reach all his favourite children and let them know a little about himself as well as the changes they may notice with him now sitting in the main seat of the magical sleigh.
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The Chirpy Chicks
John had lots of friends at school, but at home he often felt very lonely as he had no brothers or sisters. Most of his friends had pets, but John’s mum and dad wouldn’t allow them in their home.One day John’s friend Pete had to go to the farm for his mum and John went with him. While they were there the farmer showed them his hens with their new-born chicks. The farmer saw John loved them and gave him two little chicks as a present. Without thinking what his mum would say, John took them home in a little box.John’s mum was very, very cross with him and told him to put the chicks in the kitchen for the night and take them back to the farm in the morning. John was so miserable. He really wanted to keep them but during the night something happened that changed everything. I wonder what it was – you’ll have to read the book to find out!
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The Children of Broadaxe Wood
Putrid streams that flow too slowly through a local wood, leaving puddles and pools of a hostile environment in its wake.Where children used to play is becoming desolate and lifeless. Even the trees are showing signs of ill health.But three children are determined to find out what ails Broadaxe Wood. Harry, Eric and Sam don’t know how to tackle the problem, but they find an unusual ally in the form of a talking tree!
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The Cheeky Robin
Cheeky is a very friendly and adventurous little robin. Every day he flies into the garden of a small girl, called Jane. She always recognizes Cheeky from the way he lifts his head to sing, puffing out his deep red breast, and rustling his olive-brown feathers. As soon as Jane sees him, she runs out with food and sometimes he hops right on to her hand to eat it.
But there is someone who doesn’t like him in the garden at all and wants to get rid of him. Who could that possibly be? Who would want to harm a little robin?
Then one day there was no Cheeky in the garden, or the next day, or the next. Jane knew something must have happened to him. It was a big mystery, where was he? What was he doing? Was he safe, or had some big animal eaten him up? Read the book and find out what really happened to the little robin.
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The Champion Camping Catastrophe
The Champions – a quirky family of Mum, Dad, twelve-year-old Brett, his whimsical younger brother Shane, and their spirited dog, Rover – relocate to Australia in search of sunnier skies. Deciding on an authentic outback camping experience to economize, they venture far from civilization, setting up camp amidst Australia’s untamed wilderness. Soon, they find themselves hilariously ill-equipped to handle Australia’s unpredictable weather, wild creatures, and other unexpected challenges. But the most pressing question remains: In the midst of all the chaos, can they navigate the antics and dynamics of their own family bonds? Dive into this rollicking adventure where nature meets nurture, Australian style!
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The Chameleon Which Lost Its Colour
On the island of Madagascar, Blaze the chameleon is the most colourful of all the animals. But Blaze has one flaw: he’s quite mischievous, which makes it hard for him to make friends. One day his colours have vanished and it’s up to him to get the other animals on the island to help him find them! Will he succeed?
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The Cats' Book of Christmas Carols
We cats truly enjoy Christmas activities, such as opening presents when you are out and re-arranging decorations, even at the top of the tree.
We also love carol singing and have our own words. Jan Stewart, who understands and speaks a little MEOW, has kindly written down our most popular lyrics.
You may sing the human version or practise cat language by repeating our favourite word, ‘meow’, in time to the music. But do listen as you do so, for somewhere nearby, a cat may be joining in the chorus.
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The Camel Who Wanted to Play the Saxophone
This is a gentle story thought of a time I was practising playing my saxophone, looked upon by inquisitive camels. They are beautiful, gentle creatures, and even quite intelligent. So why couldn’t one of them have an adventure alongside some of the really friendly local people? They too live a much slower pace of life than some of us, but they seem to be far more content. I hope it gives an idea of how we should value people in their diversity.
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The Cake Man
The Queen was soon to celebrate her birthday with a special party.
Inside the castle, the King had suggested that there should be a competition to see who could bake the very best birthday cake.
Every day, new cakes were sent up to the Queen from the kitchen.
But the Queen was very grumpy. In fact, she said she did not like any of the cakes at all!
The King became very worried indeed. “Look
for a new cook, far and wide. The Queen is not
happy,” the King cried.
Just in time, a rather strange new cook arrived at the castle gates. On his back, he carried a huge stack of delicious and most unusual cakes. But these were no ordinary cakes. Something very unexpected and magical was about to happen in the castle and things would never, ever be quite the same again!
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The Bump
It’s been a long, cold winter and the woodland animals are fed up and hungry. When a pile of grain is accidentally spilled in the lane by a passing trailer, it gives Badger an idea. What would happen if the animals built a bump across the road? Everyone works very hard, except Fox, who pretends to be busy and gives lots of instructions. Now they are waiting to see what will come down the lane, and they don’t have to wait very long. “Quick! Hide!” screeches Crow from the tree-tops. “Something’s coming!”
This is an exciting and very funny story for young children. They will love waiting to see what drops into the lane, and how the animals use these items. The ending shows the importance of recycling.
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The Bugs and the Bogey Machine
Children love bogeys.Let your finger take you on a journey to find out where bogeys come from and why?This is a story book, a drawing and reading book. There are spaces for your child to add or invent new words. It will encourage them to enjoy books and hopefully ‘blow their nose’.
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The Bug Circus
Have you ever wondered what bugs get up to in their free time? What if they had a circus of their own?
Well, join us amongst the plants and meet Doug, the circus ant, on his daily adventures being a member of the famous Bug Circus!
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