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Mia Thinks She Can Sing
If animals could talk to us, I wonder what they would say. Would they tell us their plans and ideas? Maybe they would tell us what they want to be when they grow up. What could a little, furry hamster want to be?
One day Mia had a wonderful idea. She knew she was good at squeaking, and if she practised a lot every day, she was quite sure that those squeaks would sound just as nice as the noises that people make when they do something called ‘singing’. Ermina Hamster’s home is no longer a lovely quiet place, that is, except when Mia goes to sleep.
Let’s visit Ermina Hamster’s little home and see, and hear, for ourselves what happens when pretty, little Mia decides she wants to become a singer…
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Little Brown Bear and You
Little Bear finds himself lost and alone. He is looking for someone to love. He finds many possible friends along his way but none of them seem to be interested in him. He spends a long, lonely night, but wakes to a wonderful surprise in the morning, you!
One of Little Bear’s adventures is a joyful exploration of how he alerts Vadie and Natie to the fact that they forgot to take him to bed with them. The story is told through the limitless scope of a child’s imagination and the delight of rhyme.
In Little Bear’s Garden, Bear discovers the fun to be found in growing your own garden and the rewards of eating the wonderful veggies he has grown.
All three stories are interactive at the end, inviting young readers to imagine what they would do if they were Little Bear.
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Herumphmumph
Polly just loves to sew. Whether they’re big things or small things, stuffed or flat, patterned or plain, she is never happier than when she is surrounded by threads and materials in a rainbow of colours, textures and designs and the two things she has endless amounts of, which are imagination and love. These she stitches into every one of her creations. On one special afternoon at school, she makes the softest, most colourful, most special gingham elephant, who from that moment becomes her bestest friend, sharing the most wonderful adventures with her that last a lifetime.
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Kraken!!!
Aboard his decrepit pirate ship The Hexon, the villainous Captain Kruel sails in search of ill-gotten loot. Meanwhile, brave Captain Landon helms the noble vessel The Legacy, though his crew lives in fear of the legendary Kraken - a gargantuan octopus with a taste for ships. While other captains flee at the mere mention of this aquatic beast, Landon hatches a daring plan.
Rather than shrink from the giant cephalopod, Landon steers The Legacy on a collision course with the creature. In the face of his crew’s terror and Kruel’s delight at his rival’s apparent suicide mission, Landon remains resolute. As this courageous, compassionate captain approaches the Kraken, an unexpected friendship takes hold between two unlikely souls.
In his message of hope and heroism, Landon discovers that by facing one’s greatest fears, the most rewarding treasures can be found - not least of all, the courage that lies within. Join this bold captain as he turns peril to promise and stands tall no matter the seas ahead. For what is bravery, if not grace under pressure?
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Left on the Shelf
Sheringham is a much-loved teddy bear but after many years of providing love and companionship finds he is no longer needed. He is left on a shelf with only his memories for company.
The birth of a baby in the family, however, means that he is needed again.
Sheringham can finally come down off the shelf and become a treasured member of a family once more.
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Evaleena
Teeny-tiny Evaleena dreams of twirling as a ballerina, despite her big dreams being matched only by her equally large feet. However, she faces an unexpected challenge in the form of her ballet teacher, Madame Bartelle, whose unkind words threaten to dampen her spirits. Will Evaleena allow Madame Bartelle’s harsh critique to derail her dreams?
Embark on a journey with Evaleena as she learns the value of stepping forward with confidence, embracing her unique qualities. Crafted with playful rhyme and a rhythmic beat, this tale is a delight to read aloud, time and time again. It’s a whimsical yet empowering story, delivering a potent message: ‘Be what you want to be.’
The illustrations of the ballet teacher Madame Bartelle will make you laugh!
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The Magic of Mná
This is the story of the witches that live hidden in the thickets of lush Irish greenery. They exist, hidden from humans, protecting nature. Sile is the youngest witch of her coven. Magic is not her strength and is often ridiculed for her lack of skill. When Banshees attack her coven, Sile finds herself the last remaining witch with powers.
The task of saving the coven lands on her. She must travel through space and time with her trusty cat, Shae, to collect ingredients for a potion. This potion and only this potion will return her sisters to their former, mighty, magical glory.
Each ingredient must be collected from inspirational, admirable, and often overlooked women throughout Irish history. Sile visits Queen Maebh, Red Aoife, Granuaile the Pirate Queen, famine hero Mary-Ann McCracken, Anna Parnell, Constance Markevicz, and Rosie Hackett to gather the ingredients.
On her journey, she learns a lot about strength, power, and determination, what it means to be a woman, and finds her confidence as a young witch.
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The Little Raindrop
The Little Raindrop was inspired by the author on an October morning, while he and his young boy, were waiting for the morning school bus when raindrops started to fall. The book pictures the answer to children's question "How is the rain made" in a funny, charming, and adventurous manner, while at the same time conveying the message of how valuable water is to our planet Earth but also how important and what wonderful things we can achieve with our friends if we embrace and help each other.
The guest star, The Little Raindrop, starts her journey from her grey cloud up in the sky, falls to the surface of the Earth, then is carried away by the river in picturesque places, discovers new friends, plays around with bees and swans, before starting its return back to the sky in an "unexpected" way.
The Little Raindrop with its accessible, dynamic, and engaging language throughout, manages to captivate its young readers, making this a story that children could share aloud with their guardians.
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Dolores
Dolores is a beautiful spider who dreams of marrying a handsome prince and becoming a princess. She is captured by Morwenna the witch, who locks her in a cage, and flies on her broomstick to her treehouse in the haunted wood.
Also captured are a toad and newt who Morwenna plans to boil in her cauldron to make a spell to drive away the ghosts from the haunted wood.
Find out how they escape, and whether Dolores finds her prince!
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The Singing Trolls
This interactive book aims to encourage children’s imagination and interpretation through thoughtful questions and drawing prompts. Designed to be read aloud, it will stimulate parent-child bonding and build fond memories. Studies show reading aloud cultivates future readers.
The story explores the wonders of nature and the interconnections between animals, insects, and plants. It sparks a mindfulness of the natural world and a curiosity to explore outdoors. Through imaginative play with natural materials, children gain a deeper appreciation of nature’s gifts. This sharing of ideas strengthens not only language skills but also emotional intelligence. So curl up together and dive into the magic of nature through the pages of this keepsake book.
Furthermore, the book hopes to spread joy. As children create their own continuations of the story, their imagination sparks even more delight.
Few things are more wonderful than hearing a child’s laughter and seeing the joy in their eyes. Reading aloud facilitates quality time and deepens the mutual bonds between child and caregiver. This book aims to create space for such magical shared moments.
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The Adventures of Pellington and Welephant - Paris By Train
“I know!” said Pellington. “How about a day trip to Paris?”
Join Pellington and Welephant as they head off on their Paris adventure.
Climb the Eiffel Tower with them.
Enjoy lunch with them.
See many other exciting places with them.
At the end of the day discuss where they might go on their next adventure.
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Clara the Clumsy Camel
Meet Clara the Clumsy Camel!
She may stumble and fall, but with some help from friends and family, she learns to trust her own feet.
Discover how Clara goes from clumsy to confident in this heartwarming tale of self-belief and perseverance.
Join Clara on her journey to becoming a champion racer in this delightful adventure!
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