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The Casebook of Sheared-Locks Holmes
There is a crisis at the farm!
Some bales of wool from the sheep shearing have been stolen during the night, and the bad-tempered farmer is threatening to withhold food from all the animals until the theft has been solved.
At the request of the Wild Wood Constabulary, the woolly Master Sleuth, Sheared-Locks Holmes, discovers that the caper was an inside job, though his first suspect is subsequently cleared.
In a brilliant piece of detective work, and a masterful cross-examination, Sheared-Locks reveals the criminal conspiracy, the animal (and human) culprits are identified, and the case is resolved in poetic style.
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The Butterfly
The wild wood can be beautiful in the dappled light of a summer’s day. But it can also be a very scary place especially when there may be goblins about, up to no good! What lies in wait for a weak and fragile butterfly, just on the point of emerging from her winter home? Her destiny is to seek a mate. But for this she must learn to fly and then take off into the unknown. Danger may be hidden in the shadows. Or it may come from the air, or from on the ground, or from behind any tree. So it’s no surprise she insists on remaining in her winter home! Can the sun help her overcome her fear? Can she gain the strength to take off and fly? And what strange and terrifying experiences may lie in wait for her? On her journey she makes friends with the sun and the flowers and a bee called Alf. But can they save her? And will she ever find her mate?
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The Boy Who Wished
Meet Cain, a young boy tired of being defined solely by his autism. This holiday season, he makes an extraordinary wish from a reticent Santa: a magical bike that can take his hardworking, underpaid mother on the adventure of a lifetime. Cain is determined to prove that he is not limited by labels, that he can achieve the impossible and embark on an unforgettable journey.
Join Cain as he defies expectations, shattering stereotypes along the way. This heartwarming tale is a celebration of courage, family, and the transformative power of believing in oneself. It’s not just a story of a magical bike, but a testament to what can happen when you dare to dream big, no matter the obstacles.
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The Boy Who Lived on Oatmeal Street
Does anyone really like plain oatmeal? Sammy and his dog, Leroy, sure didn’t. And why should they? No brown sugar. No raisins. Just boring oatmeal! And, unfortunately, that was the only breakfast they had, every morning. And since Sammy’s nana liked knitting better than children, she was no help either.
One day Sammy and Leroy decided to discover what the neighbours were having for breakfast. And oh, what a revelation that was! Frosted Flakes! Eggs and Bacon! And then, to Sammy and Leroy’s utter horror: another house where oatmeal was served.
But what a difference! There were so many exciting additions that the oatmeal was barely recognizable!
When Sammy grew up, that bowl of oatmeal-turned-delicious inspired him to become a breakfast chef, which goes to show that any idea, no matter how dreadful, can be turned into something exciting if one just uses a little imagination.
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The Bird and the Bully
Max is excited to be back at school with his friends after the holiday break. In gym class, however, he is confronted by the class bully, Kevin. Max has a hard time after an embarrassing incident and doesn't want to go back to school. After a discussion with his parents, he tries to find a way to stand up for himself and deal with the class bully in his own way.
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The Biggest Blessing
Julia owns a very precious toy that she won’t part with: her glinting angel with the golden halo. But when she proudly takes her to school, disaster strikes. Someone else can’t take her eyes off Angelica: untidy, ignored Sally. Is God asking her to share? Suddenly, she has a brainwave. She’ll give Sally her rag doll who is definitely not precious. But she can’t fool God who knows her heart. When she does reluctantly share her angel, she gets a beautiful, big surprise.
The Biggest Blessing is an important, moving story about the power of sharing. Not only will this charming story delight young children, but because of its relevant message, it will also be an extremely useful resource for teachers and parents.
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The Bee Who Didn’t Want to Be a Bee
Beatrice the Bumblebee doesn’t want to be a bee. She wants to be something else, even if it is only for one day. In fact, she has quite a bee in her bonnet about it!
This children’s picture/story book, aimed at 5-7 year olds, introduces lots of vocabulary and animals with the “be” “bee” and “bea” sounds to help children learn about words with similar sounds, but different spellings.
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The Bean Team Visit A Country Farm
In this story, The Bean Team visit a country farm to see the animals and meet Farmer Joe, his wife Ann, and their children, Lily and George. Get to know the Bean Team’s seven boys and seven girls, from Sally Soya Bean and Gemma Jelly Bean to the boys Rory Runner Bean and Hans Baked Bean along the way. On this fun adventure at the farm they will see the goats and pigs, Samson the Shire Horse, collect eggs from the chickens, and pet the rabbits.
Fantasy Beans in real life scenes!
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The Bean Team Go To Football
Hop aboard the tram with The Bean Team for an exciting football adventure! On a chilly Saturday, they cheer on the Tigers and the Terriers in a game full of fun twists and turns. During halftime, they munch on tasty snacks and learn some cool football rules. The game ends in a tie, so everyone’s happy! Back at Bean Team Towers, they can’t stop talking about their awesome day. Ready for some football fun? Join The Bean Team and enjoy the game!
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The Bean Team Four at The Zoo
This is the story of four Bean Team characters enjoying a trip to the zoo. Yoko Cocoa Bean, Johnny Jumping Bean, Bobby Bobo Bean, and Gemma Jelly Bean. They see the elephants and tigers. They watch while the giraffes are being fed. They see the monkeys showing off their tricks. They see the penguins being fed their fish and diving and darting about, Visiting the aquarium to see the fish, all colours of the rainbow. They see big brown bears, chimpanzees, zebras, camels, hippos, hyenas, crocodiles, flamingos, and the cuddly meerkats running around like children. Yoko, Johnny, Bobby and Gemma have the time to have a picnic before finally taking a ride on a monorail around the zoo. Can the Bean Team Four treat you to a trip to the zoo? All in the imagination, of course.
Fantasy Beans in real life scenes!
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The Bean Team At The Seaside
This is a story about The Bean Team going to the seaside and enjoying a day out. There are fourteen characters in The Bean Team: seven boys and seven girls. The girls include Bea Butter Bean, Chloe Coffee Bean, Yoko Cocoa Bean, Sally Soya Bean. The boy’s team include Hans Baked Bean, Rory Runner Bean, Benny Black Bean, and Enrico Mexican Bean. Once at the seaside, they all enjoy a game of beach ball and a picnic on the beach and later split into three groups to experience various seaside activities. Four of them go on a fishing trip while five have a ride in a pony and carriage along the seafront and a special visit to a toy shop. Finally they all meet up in the fish and chip shop and tell each other their experiences. A fun day out!
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The Bean Team at the Circus
This is the story of six members of the Bean Team going to the circus. The Bean Team girls include Katy Kidney Bean, Yoko Cocoa Bean, Bea Butter Bean. The Bean Team boys are Rory Runner Bean, Hans Baked Bean, Johnny Jumping Bean.
They see the pony gymnasts, Bob and Jayne, showing their riding skills. They see the three clowns, Goldo, Silvo and Bronzo, with their antics. They see the jugglers, ‘The Princelings’ twins David and John Prince, doing juggling tricks. It is afternoon at the circus, the Bean Team have a ‘stripey’ ice cream and popcorn. They see ‘The Flying Angels’ trapeze artists and ‘The Rumbling Tumblers’ performing their acts of balancing. A day filled with fun and adventure.
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