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  Ada Twist Scientist: The Why...

  Andrea Beaty, Dr. Theanne Griffith

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  How do bees fly? Why does a spider weave a web? And why are bugs so important to our world? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada.

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  Charlotte & Arthur’s Adventures...

  Clare C-Saunders

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  Have you ever wondered what it might be like in a different realm? 12-year-old, chocolate-loving, Charlotte and her 10-year-old, sporty little brother, Arthur, are enjoying the seaside fair - until they hurtle down a magical Helter Skelter portal into an aurora-lit land they’ll never forget.  
  Jump on board for a magical sleigh ride adventure. Discover a glittering snow-covered world of lollipop trees with Snowman and Penguin. Escape yeti monsters. Dine with elves and discover secrets of Father and Mother Yule’s fun flying reindeer.  
  All is well at the North Pole until the baby reindeer go missing! Father Yule must confront the villainous Gnome King. Arthur finds himself trapped with a school bully in a terrifying dungeon belonging to Yule’s evil twin, Krampus. Charlotte makes friends with a fairy queen, ice witch and princess, all possessing ninja precision fighting skills with magical powers, helping to rescue her brother and save the day. 

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  What the Ladybird Heard Next

  Julia Donaldson

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  A fantastically funny farmyard adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all!Once upon a farm lived a ladybird,And these are the things that she saw and heard . . .Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own.Join the cow, the goose, the horse, the sheep, the cat, and everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper from the stellar partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With slapstick action, animal noises, and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, all read aloud by actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong, What the Ladybird Heard Next is a story you'll come back to time and time again.Enjoy more What the Ladybird Heard adventures: What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas.

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  New Year's Nursery Rhymes -...

  Christopher Allen

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  This collection of nearly fifty original New Year nursery rhymes was specifically created for children aged six to eight, drawing inspiration from the beloved tradition of Christmas carols and rhymes but focusing entirely on the themes of transition, celebration, and new beginnings associated with the New Year. The primary purpose of these rhymes is to provide engaging, age-appropriate literary content that introduces young readers to the customs, emotions, and excitement surrounding the end of one year and the start of the next. 
  Each rhyme, crafted to be approximately 1,000 characters long, explores a unique facet of the holiday. Themes range from the thrilling anticipation of the **New Year's Countdown** and the spectacle of **Fireworks in the Sky** to the quieter, more reflective moments of **Making Resolutions** and watching **The Last Sunset of the Year**. The collection also covers cultural and symbolic elements, such as the meaning of **Auld Lang Syne**, the folklore of **Father Time and Baby New Year**, and various **Good Luck Traditions**. 
  By blending whimsical storytelling with rhythmic language, the rhymes aim to foster literacy, encourage family discussion about traditions, and cultivate a sense of hope and optimism for the future. The accompanying book cover images, designed to be visually appealing and thematically rich, further enhance the collection's potential as a valuable resource for parents, educators, and young readers looking to celebrate the New Year with joy and imagination. The entire project serves as a comprehensive, festive literary toolkit for welcoming the brand new year.

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  Whichever Way The Wind Blows

  Barbara A. Pierce

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  Whichever Way The Wind Blows is an eclectic collection of poems to be enjoyed by the young and the young at heart. Haiku, an ancient Japanese form of poetry is also included. While the poems embrace both fictional and non-fictional situations, along with the laughter there are few lessons to be learned.

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  The Elf-Trap - A Tale of Glamour...

  Francis Stevens

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  The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Silently it waited in a woodland glen, baited with dreams to tempt… the strange lost company that time had forgot. 
  Francis Stevens (1883–1948), the pen name of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, was a pioneering writer of early science fiction and fantasy. Often regarded as the “woman who invented dark fantasy,” she blended elements of horror, adventure, and speculative fiction long before these genres were well-defined. Born in Minneapolis, she became the primary breadwinner for her family after her husband’s death, using writing as a means of financial support. Between 1917 and 1923, she published groundbreaking stories such as The Citadel of Fear, The Heads of Cerberus, and Claimed, which introduced eerie, otherworldly themes later seen in the works of H.P. Lovecraft and C.L. Moore. Her novel The Heads of Cerberus (1919) is considered one of the first dystopian alternate-history stories. Despite her influence, her work faded into obscurity until rediscovered by genre historians. Today, she is recognized as a key figure in the evolution of fantasy and science fiction.

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