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  Peaches

  Gabriele Davis

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  Summer Sundays begin with picking. Rosy-ripe peaches dipping low to the ground, sun-warmed and soft like Grandma’s lap. 
   
  Side by side with Daddy and Grandma, a young girl is determined to take part in her family’s tradition of baking the perfect peach cobbler—just like Mama used to. From picking peaches, to stirring and mixing, to kneading the dough, it’s a little bit messy.  
  But with sure hands to guide her and her mother’s memory hanging sweet in the air, she has the recipe to make Mama proud.  
   
  This warmhearted and hopeful picture book shows that with a house full of love, everything can feel peach-perfect.

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  You're a Bad Man Mr Gum!: it’s...

  Andy Stanton

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  Shabba me whiskers! MR GUM is 20 years old (and some). And he’s NOT happy about it.  
  But everyone else is – and this very special anniversary recording of the bestselling children’s audiobook is bursting out the nostrils with fun and original extras from the Mr Gum world. Including an introduction from fellow bestselling author, Phil Earle! 
  ‘It’s time for action,’ said Mr Gum to nobody in particular. ‘Nasty action.’ 
  Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly. And there’s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING. 
  You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! is the first book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award. 
  Don't miss Mr Gum's other villainously brilliant adventures… 
  You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! 
  Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire 
  Mr Gum and the Goblins 
  Mr Gum and the Power Crystals 
  Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear 
  What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? 
  Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree 
  Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout 
  For fans of Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), Liz Pichon (Top of the Class), Jeff Kinney (The Deep End), Alex T. Smith (Claude at the Palace), and David Tazzyman (You Can't Let an Elephant Pull Santa's Sleigh).

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  The Wind Rises

  Timothée de Fombelle

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  1786. Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives with her family in a lush African valley. She spends her days exploring their blissful homeland. But everything changes when her little brother finds a secret way out of the valley. Alma sets out to find him, but she soon must face terrible dangers in a continent ravaged by the slave trade. The journey to bring her brother home becomes a harrowing adventure to save herself, her family, and the memory of her people. Meanwhile, in Lisbon, Joseph Mars, an orphan turned petty thief devises a great plan to land himself aboard a slave ship, The Sweet Amelie, on the ultimate quest: to find a pirate’s treasure in the far reaches of the Caribbean. But as time passes, he learns he's not alone in his hunger for the treasure, which forces him to rethink the true purpose of his presence aboard The Sweet Amelie. The destinies of a large cast of characters, including Alma and Joseph, become intertwined both on land and at sea in this unforgettable adventure of resilience and compassion as de Fombelle quietly elucidates the slave trade and the infamous Middle Passage for middle grade and YA listeners.

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  Mars and Martians and Nothing...

  Mack Reynolds, Rog Phillips, Ray...

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  Mars has always been more than a planet. 
  It’s a mirror, a mystery, and a warning — imagined again and again by the greatest minds of classic science fiction. 
  Mars and Martians and Nothing But Mars and Martians gathers nineteen unforgettable short stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s — a golden era when writers didn’t just dream about space… they built entire civilizations in the red dust. 
  You’ll meet explorers who push too far, colonists who learn too late, and Martians who may not be what anyone expects. Some stories are thrilling. Some are ironic. Some are quietly haunting. All of them remind us that curiosity always comes with consequences. 
  Inside this collection you’ll find legendary authors such as Ray Bradbury, Frederik Pohl, Poul Anderson, Fredric Brown, Harry Harrison, Mack Reynolds, and more — each bringing their own vision of Mars: hopeful, hostile, mysterious, and occasionally very funny.The Old Martians by Rog PhillipsDefense Mech by Ray BradburyThe Martians and the Coys by Mack ReynoldsLazarus Come Forth by Ray BradburyA Zloor For Your Trouble by Mack ReynoldsMonster by William MorrisonFee Of The Frontier by H. B. FyfeMadmen of Mars by Erik FennelJonah of the Jove-Run by Ray BradburyEarthmen Bearing Gifts by Fredric BrownAlien Equivalent by Richard R. SmithA Little Journey by Ray Bradbury$1,000 a Plate by Jack McKentyThe Luckiest Man Alive by William MorrisonA Message From Our Sponsor by Henry SlesarThe Martian Shore by Charles L. FontenayArm of the Law by Harry HarrisonThe Hated by Frederik PohlDuel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson

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  The Classic Collection of A A...

  A. A. Milne

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  "The Classic Collection of A. A. Milne" presents two timeless tales: "Winnie the Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner." This enchanting anthology, immerses readers in the whimsical world of the Hundred Acre Wood. In "Winnie the Pooh," readers follow the endearing adventures of Pooh Bear and his friends, including Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger, as they navigate the simple joys and challenges of life. The narratives are infused with gentle humor, emphasizing the importance of friendship and the beauty of everyday moments.
  "The House at Pooh Corner" continues the delightful journey, introducing the curious character of Christopher Robin and his inseparable bond with Pooh and the gang. These tales capture the essence of childhood innocence, imparting valuable life lessons while enchanting with their whimsy. "The Classic Collection" is a literary treasure, inviting both young and old to rediscover the magic of A. A. Milne's iconic characters and the enduring charm of the Hundred Acre Wood.
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  Winnie the Pooh
  The House at Pooh Corner

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  The Berenstain Bears Take Off!

  Mike Berenstain

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  Learn all about the history of flight in this high-flying addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. 
  The Berenstain Bears attend the Big Air Show at Bear Country Airport and watch jet planes, helicopters, rocket planes, and more, all from inside a hot-air balloon! Everyone’s favorite bear family finds out more and more about the history of flight the higher they soar. 
  Young readers will enjoy learning about the different planes lifting off at Bear Country Airport in this book, complete with vivid and classic illustrations. 
  The Berenstain Bears Take Off! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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