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Abstract: Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen . . .

But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the ...; [Read more...] Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen . . .

But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be.

What if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero? Rory can't wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be . . . Reading age: 9-12 years old

Abstract: Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job.

But finding work is not easy at all, even if you’re Santa – he tries being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call center. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the community – the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys made from recycled materials. When Santa finds ...; [Read more...] Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job.

But finding work is not easy at all, even if you’re Santa – he tries being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call center. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the community – the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their wish before Christmas Day? Age: 7-11 years old

Abstract: A big hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on athrilling moonlit journey. But where are they going?And what has it to do with the baby's scribbling on the cave wall? Ages: 3 years +

Abstract: It tells the story of a dog named Nell who loves to solve mysteries. She accompanies her owner, Peter, to his job as a school caretaker, where she uses her exceptional sense of smell to help find lost items, from a missing football to a stolen teddy bear. But when the school's books start disappearing, Nell takes on her biggest mystery yet. The book explores themes of problem-solving, teamwork, and the joy of reading. Ages:2-6 years

Abstract: Just what is the Gruffalo?

He has terrible tusks... and terrible claws... and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.

But do all those things make him the scariest creature in the deep dark wood? One brave little mouse with a big imagination doesn't think so!

When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him. So clever Mouse scares them off by warning them about the gruffalo who lives in the forest, a monster with terrible te ...; [Read more...] Just what is the Gruffalo?

He has terrible tusks... and terrible claws... and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.

But do all those things make him the scariest creature in the deep dark wood? One brave little mouse with a big imagination doesn't think so!

When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him. So clever Mouse scares them off by warning them about the gruffalo who lives in the forest, a monster with terrible teeth and terrible claws.

But what happens when Mouse's invented monster turns out to be real? Ages: 3+

Abstract: One night, the Gruffalo’s child wanders into the woods to search for the Big Bad Mouse. But instead, she comes upon a small mouse in the woods . . . and decides to eat him! But wait, what is that? A shadow of a very large, scary creature falls on the ground. Could it be the Big Bad Mouse after all? Reading age:2-5 Years old

Abstract: 2 stories in 1 book! Visit Bear, Fox, Rabbit, Pig and all their friends deep in the heart of Acorn Wood. Each rhyming story is a joy to read aloud and with lift-the-flap surprises on every spread these enchanting board books are sure to delight parents and toddlers alike. Reading age: 2-5 years old

Abstract: Can Jack and his crew of two rich the Isle of Blowyernose and get the flumflum fruit they need to cure poor Granny's moozles? Ages: 4 years +

Abstract: The story follows a little monkey who has lost his mother and enlists the help of a butterfly to find her. However, the butterfly misunderstands the monkey's descriptions and takes him to meet a series of unsuitable animals, including a parrot, a snake, and an elephant. Eventually, they come across a wise owl who understands what the monkey is looking for and leads him to his mother. With delightful rhymes and colorful illustrations, "The Monkey Puzzle" is a heartwarming tale about the ...; [Read more...] The story follows a little monkey who has lost his mother and enlists the help of a butterfly to find her. However, the butterfly misunderstands the monkey's descriptions and takes him to meet a series of unsuitable animals, including a parrot, a snake, and an elephant. Eventually, they come across a wise owl who understands what the monkey is looking for and leads him to his mother. With delightful rhymes and colorful illustrations, "The Monkey Puzzle" is a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship and the importance of finding your way home. Ages: 3+

Abstract: A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens . . . Ages: 3+