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Discover your inner-roar with Ida, and your inner kindness with Hedge Lion!Ida sees Hedge Lion every day on her walk around town. Hedge Lion wants everyone to think he¿s a hedge. Nobody¿s scared of hedges. But Ida is brave, she notices things that other people don¿t, and she¿s not fooled. She knows Hedge Lion is a lion, she just needs to help him find his roar¿ Along the way, Ida learns to be patient and kind, and Hedge Lion learns to be brave and confident.

How do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror? About strength and pride and refusing to be broken? One that still hurts and still loves?A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation, Kwame Alexander tells the story that''s hard to hear. Told through the lens of a teacher speaking to their young pupils, and in multiple art styles from award-winning artist and sculptor Dare Coulter, the story of slavery becomes one that you can tell with the bravery to lift your voice.A must-read for all children and adults alike, and the perfect companion to Kwame Alexander''s award-winning picture book The Undefeated.

Annie's family work hard to survive on their Ohio farm. Annie's happiest when hunting game with her pa, and she doesn't care one bit that it's not the kind of thing girls are meant to do. When tragedy strikes, the family is thrown into deepest poverty. Until one day, Annie dares to pick up Pa's old rifle, and find a way to feed her starving family. As the family's fortunes worsen, Annie is sent away to work, and life becomes an ever greater struggle. Yet Annie has the courage and pluck to survive - and her brilliance with a rifle starts to gain her more than just turkeys for the pot. Can Annie's amazing skills take her all the way to fame and fortune?An inspiring novel based on the incredible life of sharpshooting star Annie Oakley.

You are part of this earth. You grow like the seed. You shine like the stars. Reconnect with the natural world with illustrations from British Book Award and Waterstones Children¿s Book Prize-winning Harry Woodgate.We are all connected to the natural world, and it is connected to us. And just as the stars shine brightly in the night sky, so can you.Told from the point of view of the natural world, this exquisite and thought-provoking story from children''s author Anna Wilson invites us to connect with the world around us and achieve our potential.

A powerful and compassionate introduction to homelessness, and the need for kindness, understanding and friendship.No one knows who Grace is. One day, she appeared in a shop doorway in a sleeping bag, with a cat called Luna, surrounded by strange things. When Jess and her mum strike up a friendship with Grace, Jess has questions: why did she leave her home? Does she have enough to eat? And what happens when the cold weather comes?

Created by the 2019 winner of the UK Independent Booksellers' Best New Illustrator Award!Nicola Kent presents... ALL THE DOGS! Big dogs, small dogs, hardly there at all dogs. Two dogs, three dogs, always need a pee dogs! Have fun reading along in this gorgeous doggy picture book and meet ALL the dogs... Read along and spot your favourite, then read Nicola Kent's matching book: All the Cats.

Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and many moreLonglisted for the UKLA and Diverse Book AwardsAfter a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he¿s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest¿ Tyrese can¿t explain what¿s going on and he¿s scared that he¿s losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he¿s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man¿s sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there¿s nowhere left to hide?

From former Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday comes this inspirational, poetic introduction to the vital need for every child to see themselves in the books they read.What does a book mean to those who search for acceptance and understanding? A place to find friends, feel part of a family, or to be your true self. A good book takes you to new worlds, the right one shows you can exist in this one. So for all bookworms ¿ lovers of books ¿ the world is waiting for you.

Theodosia Throckmorton is in a fix. While attending a reception given by one of the directors of her parents' museum, she stumbles across an old foe in the most surprising circumstances! His reappearance could mean only one thing: the Serpents of Chaos are back. Once again Theodosia will have to take on secret societies, evil curses, and dark magic too sinister to imagine, especially if it falls into the wrong hands. Blocked at every turn, Theodosia must rely on her own skill and cunning - along with a little help from her friends.

Learn about the secret life of cats from pet expert, Dr John Bradshaw. Join Libby as she goes about her day outside on her own and at home with her family. Discover how Libby maps out her neighbourhood - using her amazing nose and memory, Libby learns where it is safe and where to avoid. Follow Libby as she tries to make friends with other cats. Understand what your cat means when she meows and purrs. Help your cat feel comfortable at home - teach her where's ok to scratch, how to use her cat flap and pick up tips about how to play together. After a day following Libby, you'll understand all about your whiskered friend. Purr . . .!

Marnie Blue and her school friends are spending the weekend at CORAL, an activity centre in Mermaid Lagoon. There will be lots of fun things to do, like playing with the water catapult and singing round the bubble fire. Not to mention midnight snacks! But Marnie is secretly scared: she's heard all the ghostly tales about the shipwreck that lies nearby. Can she brave the weekend away long enough to find out the secret of the spooky shipwreck?

It's time to snuggle down for a bedtime story with Elmer! In this chunky shaped board book, Elmer helps Baby Elephant find his lost teddy just in time for bed. Everybody needs their own special teddy bear at bedtime... have you got yours?A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Lost Teddy story for the very youngest readers, with an abridged text of the best-loved tale.

Summer 1940. As the cuckoo sings out across the Lake District, life is about to change for ever for local boy Tommy and his friend Sally, the mysterious evacuee girl who lives on the neighbouring farm. When they find a wounded Nazi airman in the woods, Sally persuades Tommy not to report it but to keep the German hidden. This starts a chain of events that leads to the uncovering of secrets about Sally's past and a summer of adventure that neither child will ever forget.

Rabbit and his mum have moved to the coast to run a small caravan park. Rabbit has been struggling since he saw his father die - he finds it hard to speak. When he befriends a local boy, Joe, Rabbit begins to feel better - but he keeps having strange dreams of a frightened white horse. Hunting for the animal, the two boys stumble across something much more dangerous: a man being held hostage by a criminal gang. Their discovery will set them on a dangerous path that will risk everything Rabbit holds dear...

From multi-award winning picture book creator Michael Foreman.''Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion'' QUENTIN BLAKEFrom sunrise to sunset, breakfast time to playtime, time to go to the beach, bedtime, story time and ¿ finally ¿ sweet dreams time: Michael Foreman celebrates every wonderful moment of a day spent together as a family, creating special memories to treaure for ever.

Longlisted for the Carnegie MedalNominated for the Kate Greenaway MedalBoy lives in a caravan on his own in the woods. His dad, John, is in prison and promises to get out soon. All the boy needs to do is survive alone for a little while longer. But dark forces are circling - like the dangerous man in the Range Rover, who is looking for his stolen money. And then there are the ancient forces that have lain asleep in the woods for an age...

Waterstones Scottish Children's Book of the MonthYears ago, the Emperor used dark magic to steal all the colour from the world. Now he keeps it for himself, enjoying its life-giving power while everyone else must exist in cold shades of grey. That is, until a miracle baby is born - everything she touches turns to colour. But the child's life is in danger from her very first breath. Soon the Emperor's murderous Ripper Dogs and Black Coats come hunting. Can the girl and her adopted father survive in the forest - and what will it take to return colour and hope to the world?