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  Ants at the Picnic - Counting by...

  Michael Dahl

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  Introduces counting by tens by counting the number of ants at a picnic.

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  Peter Pan

  James Matthew Barrie

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  "To die will be an awfully big adventure."
  
  When Peter Pan flies through the nursery window of the Darling family, he isn't just looking for his lost shadow—he's looking for a mother for his band of Lost Boys. Leading Wendy, John, and Michael across the sky to the second star to the right, Peter introduces them to Neverland: a world of mermaids, fairies, and the villainous Captain Jas. Hook. But beneath the whimsy lies a poignant reality. Peter's "eternal youth" comes at the cost of his memory and heart, creating a world where the only thing more dangerous than a pirate is the passage of time.
  
  The Psychology of the Never-Bird: Barrie's Peter Pan is a "tragic boy"—heartless, forgetful, and innocent. Unlike the Disney version, the original Peter is a feral figure who "thins" the ranks of the Lost Boys when they grow too old. The novel explores the "Mother" archetype through Wendy, who must eventually choose between the magic of Neverland and the responsibility of the real world.
  
  The Dual Duel: Hook vs. Peter: The rivalry between Peter and Hook is a clash of philosophies. Hook, a man of "Good Form" and educated at Eton, represents the rigid, decaying world of adulthood and mortality—stalked literally by the ticking clock inside the Crocodile. Peter represents the chaotic, amoral freedom of youth. Their battle is not just about survival, but about the very nature of identity.
  
  Experience the magic and the melancholy. Purchase "Peter Pan" today and fly to the shores of Neverland.

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  Randolph Caldecott - The Man Who...

  Leonard S. Marcus

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  Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honors picture book illustrations, and in this inventive biography, leading children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus examines the man behind the medal. In an era when the steam engine fueled an industrial revolution and train travel exploded people's experience of space and time, Caldecott was inspired by his surroundings to capture action, movement, and speed in a way that had never before been seen in children's picture books. Thoroughly researched and featuring extensive archival material and a treasure trove of previously unpublished drawings, including some from Caldecott's very last sketchbook, Leonard Marcus's luminous biography shows why Caldecott was indeed the father of the modern picture book and how his influence lives on in the books we love today.

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  When Good Geeks Go Bad

  Catherine Wilkins

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  A laugh-out-loud take on early teenage life by the author of My Best Friend and Other Enemies.
  When Ella's dad refuses to let her have cool school shoes or stay up later than 9:30, Ella decides to take things into her own hands. Being good hasn't got her anywhere, so why not try being bad for a while? It certainly looks a lot more fun and what's a few detentions here and there? But going bad is a slippery slope and soon things are starting to spiral out of control. Can Ella get things back on track? Or is she going to end up with egg on her face?
  A brilliantly funny new story from Catherine Wilkins, stand-up comedian and author of the much-loved 'My Best Friend and Other Enemies' series.

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  The Climbing Boys - Dublin 1830:...

  Ann Murtagh

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  Dublin, 1830.
  When his da gets injured, Hugh 'Scholar' O'Dare has to leave school to work as a chimney sweeper. The job is scary and dangerous, but it brings him into the home of the most famous man in Ireland, Daniel O'Connell, who takes an interest in the young boy's life.
  Then Scholar comes across another young sweeper whose circumstances are much worse than his own, and a shocking secret comes to light. Can he help this new friend escape a life of darkness?

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  Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of...

  Ben Davis

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  Hilarious school-based comedy full of chaos, misadventures and mayhem! The perfect starter book for younger Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans.
  
  
  "A hilarious, highly illustrated romp for readers of 6+" – The Guardian
  
  
  "A laugh-out-loud story of doggy destruction. This book has it all!" – Lenny Lemmon (aka expert boredom buster)
  
  
  Join Lenny and his best friends Sam and Jess in their hysterical hijinks. Expect animals on the loose, paranormal invasions, shut down schools and lots of laughs!
  
  
  When an important visitor turns up at school one day, Lenny and his friends are suspiciously tasked with counting footballs and tidying up sports equipment far away in the the back field with an oddball from Reception and the over-enthusiastic school dog.
  
  
  Of course it's a ruse to keep them away from the guest. Furious, they demand answers (and an apology) which quickly unravels into commotion and a chase that nearly brings down the school!
  
  
  Can the three kids save the day? The fate of Fleurwood Academy is in their hands. One thing is for certain, it's completely barking!
  
  
  
  More from Lenny Lemmon:
  
  
  
  
  - Lenny Lemmon and the Invincible Rat
  
  
  - Lenny Lemmon and the Alien Invasion
  
  
  - Lenny Lemmon and the Doomed Safari
  
  
  "It is simply unbelievable the trouble this boy is capable of..." – Ms Bottley, 5B's Teacher

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