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ClearBreakfast Club Adventures (1)
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Marcus and his friends discover a magical breakfast club at school where extraordinary adventures await. When the group stumbles upon a mystery that threatens their community, they must work together to save the day. Co-written by footballer Marcus Rashford and author Alex Falase-Koya, the story celebrates friendship, community, and the importance of free school meals.
Captain Underpants (1)
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two mischievous best friends who love pulling pranks and making comic books. When they accidentally hypnotise their mean principal, Mr Krupp, into thinking he's their comic book creation Captain Underpants, chaos ensues as he runs around in nothing but his underwear trying to fight crime. This wildly funny illustrated novel launched one of the most beloved children's book series of all time.
Cat Kid Comic Club (2)

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives
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In this second Cat Kid Comic Club adventure, Li'l Petey and his friends continue learning to create their own comics, but discover that everyone sees the world differently. The baby frog characters explore how diverse perspectives shape storytelling, art, and understanding one another. Packed with multiple comic-within-a-comic stories in varied art styles, the book celebrates creativity and individuality.
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
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In this third installment of the Cat Kid Comic Club series, Li'l Petey and his friends continue creating their own comics while learning important lessons about purpose, perseverance, and creative expression. The baby frogs face new challenges as they work on their art, discovering that the journey of making something meaningful matters as much as the finished product. Told through a mix of narrative and comics-within-comics, the book celebrates the creative process with humor and heart.
Dog Man (1)
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Dog Man is a hero who is part dog and part police officer, created when a cop and his police dog are injured in an explosion and joined together by a daring surgical procedure. Together as one, Dog Man must protect the city from villains like Petey the Cat while navigating the challenges of being half dog in a human world. This graphic novel from the creator of Captain Underpants is packed with comic-strip panels, flip-o-rama pages, and silly humor.
Emerald (1)
Emerald and the Lost Treasure
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Emerald is a young witch who sets off on an exciting quest to find a lost treasure. Along the way, she encounters magical challenges and must use her bravery and quick thinking to succeed. This enchanting early reader is part of Harriet Muncaster's charming series of magical adventures for young children.
Gordon (1)
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Gordon the gorilla decides to start a band, but finding the right musicians and getting everyone to play together proves to be a hilarious challenge. This picture book celebrates the joy of music-making, teamwork, and creative expression with Alex Latimer's characteristically witty storytelling and charming illustrations.
Grimwood (1)
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Ted and Nancy are two fox cubs who flee the city and end up in Grimwood, a wild and wacky forest full of eccentric animal characters. When their new woodland home comes under threat, the foxes must rally their oddball neighbours to save the day. This illustrated chapter book is packed with humour, heart, and memorable characters.
Hero Academy (1)
Superpower Switch
Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell, Steven Butler, Bill Ledger
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Superpower Switch is part of the Hero Academy series, published by Oxford University Press as part of their Read with Oxford programme. The story follows young superheroes at Hero Academy who experience a mix-up with their superpowers. It is a short, illustrated early reader designed to help children build reading confidence.
Horrible Geography (1)
Earth-Shattering Earthquakes
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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This Horrible Geography book takes readers on a wild ride through the science of earthquakes, from tectonic plates and fault lines to famous quakes throughout history. Packed with disgusting facts, funny illustrations, and gruesome true stories, it makes learning about one of nature's most powerful forces both entertaining and educational.
Horrid Henry (2)

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Horrid Henry is the first book in the beloved series about a mischievous boy who is always getting into trouble, much to the frustration of his family. Henry's schemes and pranks contrast with his annoyingly perfect younger brother, Perfect Peter, leading to hilarious situations at home and school. Each chapter follows a self-contained story of Henry's outrageous behaviour and the chaos that ensues.
Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire
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Horrid Henry is back with four hilarious stories, including one where he becomes obsessed with zombie vampires. As always, Henry schemes, causes chaos, and clashes with his perfect brother Peter and the adults around him. This collection delivers the trademark mischief and laugh-out-loud humour that fans of the series love.
Isadora Moon (6)
Isadora Moon Goes on a School Trip
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Isadora Moon, who is half-vampire and half-fairy, joins her classmates on an exciting school trip. With her unique magical background, Isadora navigates the outing in her own special way, accompanied by her beloved pink rabbit, Pink Rabbit. This charming early chapter book celebrates being different and finding fun in everyday school adventures.
Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble
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Isadora Moon, who is half-fairy and half-vampire, finds herself in trouble at school after making some poor choices. As she tries to fix her mistakes, she learns important lessons about honesty and doing the right thing. With Isadora's magical world and her beloved pink rabbit, Pink Rabbit, this story blends everyday school dilemmas with a fantastical setting.
Isadora Moon under the Sea
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Isadora Moon, who is half-fairy and half-vampire, goes on an underwater adventure beneath the sea. With her family and her pink rabbit, Pink Rabbit, Isadora discovers an enchanting world of mermaids and ocean creatures. This installment in the Isadora Moon series combines magical fun with themes of family and exploration in a story filled with charming black-and-pink illustrations.
Isadora Moon Gets the Magic Pox
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Isadora Moon, who is half vampire and half fairy, comes down with a case of the magic pox — and the spots cause all sorts of magical mischief! Isadora must cope with the unexpected chaos while her family tries to help her feel better. This charming story blends everyday childhood experiences like being unwell with a wonderfully imaginative magical world.
Isadora Moon Helps Out
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Isadora Moon, who is half fairy and half vampire, tries to be helpful in various ways but her good intentions don't always go to plan. With her beloved pink rabbit Pink Rabbit by her side, Isadora navigates everyday situations with her unique magical touch. This charming illustrated chapter book combines magical adventures with relatable childhood experiences.
Isadora Moon and the Tooth Fairy
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Isadora Moon, who is half-fairy and half-vampire, has a wobbly tooth and is excited about a visit from the Tooth Fairy. This early reader adventure follows Isadora as she navigates the magical event with her unique family. Part of the beloved Isadora Moon series, it blends everyday childhood milestones with a whimsical supernatural world.
Kitty (1)
Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
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Kitty is a young girl with special cat-like superpowers who is afraid of the dark. When a cat friend needs her help one night, Kitty must find the courage to venture out into the moonlit rooftops to carry out a daring rescue. This is a warmly illustrated early chapter book about overcoming fears and discovering inner bravery.
Little People, BIG DREAMS (1)
Florence Nightingale
2 copies available · Matthew Gretton
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This picture book tells the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse who transformed healthcare and became known as "The Lady with the Lamp." Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, it traces Florence's journey from a young girl who loved caring for others to the woman who revolutionised nursing during the Crimean War. With charming illustrations, the book introduces young readers to a remarkable figure in history who followed her calling despite the expectations of her time.
Mirabelle (3)
Mirabelle Gets up to Mischief
1 copy available · Matthew Gretton
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Mirabelle is half witch, half fairy and full of mischief. When she decides to use her magic to cause trouble, things quickly spiral out of control in unexpected ways. This illustrated chapter book from the creator of Isadora Moon follows Mirabelle as she learns that mischief often comes with consequences.
Mirabelle Has a Bad Day
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Mirabelle, the mischievous half-witch, half-fairy cousin of Isadora Moon, is having a terrible day where nothing seems to go right. When things start spiralling out of control, Mirabelle must figure out how to turn her bad day around. This magical story explores big feelings and resilience with Harriet Muncaster's signature black-and-pink illustrations.
Mirabelle in Double Trouble
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Mirabelle, the mischievous half-witch, half-fairy cousin of Isadora Moon, finds herself in a tricky situation when she creates a magical double of herself. With two Mirabelles causing chaos, things quickly spiral out of control in hilarious and magical ways. This story explores the consequences of taking shortcuts and the importance of being true to yourself.
My Freaky Family (1)
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Brainy Boris is part of Laurence Anholt's My Freaky Family series, featuring the eccentric and lovable members of the family. In this installment, Boris is the brainy one, and his clever antics lead to entertaining and humorous situations. The book is a short, illustrated chapter book aimed at young readers who are building confidence with independent reading.
Not Yet (1)
Pugs of the Frozen North
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Shen and Sika enter the Great Northern Race, a sled race across the frozen wilderness, with a team of sixty-six pugs pulling their sled. Along the way they face magical obstacles, strange competitors, and icy dangers as they race toward the mysterious tower of the Snowfather. This is a wildly imaginative and funny illustrated adventure from the team behind Oliver and the Seawigs.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops (2)
Sand Witch
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Sand Witch is a short, illustrated story about a young witch who causes mischief at the beach. Part of the Oxford Reading Tree series, it combines a fun seaside setting with a playful magical twist, using simple language and lively illustrations to engage emerging readers.
Snow Troll
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A young child encounters a mysterious snow troll during a wintry adventure. This early reader from Oxford Reading Tree combines a snowy setting with elements of fantasy and gentle excitement, following the characters as they navigate a surprising encounter. Steve Cox provides the illustrations and Alison Sage served as series editor.
Paddington (1)
Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories
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This collection brings together several funny short stories featuring Paddington Bear, the lovable bear from Darkest Peru who always manages to get into sticky situations. In these tales, Paddington tries his paw at detective work and other adventures, with his well-meaning but chaotic efforts leading to hilarious results. Full of the warmth and gentle comedy that characterises the beloved Paddington series.
Princess Mirror-Belle (2)
Princess Mirror-Belle
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Princess Mirror-Belle is about a mischievous princess who appears out of mirrors and claims to be the mirror image of a girl called Ellen. Mirror-Belle drags Ellen into all sorts of chaotic and funny situations, insisting she is from a magical world where everything is back to front. The book is a collection of short stories full of fairy-tale twists and humour, perfect for young readers who enjoy magical adventures with a comedic edge.
Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White
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Ellen's mischievous mirror-world friend Princess Mirror-Belle appears once again, this time getting involved in a school production of Snow White. Mirror-Belle's outrageous claims and topsy-turvy logic cause hilarious chaos as she insists she knows the real story behind the fairy tale. This is a short, illustrated chapter book from Julia Donaldson's popular Princess Mirror-Belle series, blending everyday school life with magical mirror-world adventures.
Seriously Silly Stories (2)
Freddy Frogface
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Freddy Frogface is part of Laurence Anholt's "Seriously Silly Stories" series, a humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Frog Prince." In this zany version, a frog with a face only a mother could love finds himself tangled up in a silly royal adventure. The story is packed with jokes, wordplay, and Arthur Robins' lively illustrations.
Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin
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A playful retelling of the classic Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, part of Laurence Anholt's Seriously Silly Stories series. In this humorous twist, the familiar story is given a comical makeover with silly names, ridiculous situations, and laugh-out-loud moments. A young girl must guess the name of a quirky little man who has helped her, leading to a fun and surprising adventure.
The Bad Guys (1)
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Mr Wolf, Mr Shark, Mr Piranha, and Mr Snake are villains who want to become heroes. Together they form a crew and attempt their first good deed — rescuing 200 dogs from a pound — but their scary reputations keep getting in the way. This full-colour edition of the first book in the series introduces the lovable gang of misunderstood bad guys on their hilarious quest to prove they can be good.
Treehouse (1)
The 169-Storey Treehouse
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Andy and Terry's treehouse has grown to an incredible 169 storeys, packed with even more outrageous and imaginative levels than ever before. The duo find themselves caught up in another wild, fast-paced adventure filled with absurd humour, zany inventions, and chaotic situations. With Terry Denton's hilarious illustrations on every page, this instalment continues the beloved series' tradition of laugh-out-loud storytelling and madcap fun.
Usborne Young Reading (1)
Alice in Wonderland
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This is a Usborne Young Reading retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, in which a curious girl named Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a strange and fantastical world. She encounters peculiar characters including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts as she tries to find her way through Wonderland. Illustrated by Mauro Evangelista, this edition is adapted for younger readers gaining confidence with independent reading.
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A beautifully illustrated poetry collection that introduces children to a wide variety of animals from around the world. Each poem celebrates a different creature, exploring its habits, habitat, and unique characteristics through lyrical, accessible verse. Accompanied by stunning artwork, the book nurtures curiosity about the natural world and the diversity of animal life.

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Animaze is an interactive puzzle book where readers navigate through a series of mazes themed around different animals and their habitats. Each page challenges children to find their way through visually engaging illustrations while learning about the animal kingdom. It combines fun maze activities with animal facts to keep young readers entertained and engaged.

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A fact-filled guide to the insects found across Britain, covering a wide variety of species with vivid photographs and key information about their habitats, behaviours, and characteristics. Published as part of the National Geographic Kids range, it is designed to help young readers identify and learn about the insects they encounter in the wild.
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Verity loves her old cat Mabel more than anything, but Mabel is getting very old and frail. When Mabel dies, Verity is devastated and decides to mummify her beloved pet, inspired by what she's learned about ancient Egyptian cat mummies at school. This tender story explores grief, love, and a child's way of coping with the loss of a pet.
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Ellie doesn't like her grandmother's cat, Jolly, and makes no secret of it. But when a magical mix-up turns Ellie into a mouse, she must rely on the very cat she dislikes to help her return to normal. This short, engaging story explores empathy and understanding through a magical transformation.
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Gordon is a goose with a reputation for being the meanest goose on the entire planet. Through his interactions with others, the story explores whether Gordon can change his ways and what it means to be kind. This funny picture book by Alex Latimer delivers a tale about behaviour and friendship with charm and wit.
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A little wooden robot sets out on a quest to rescue his sister, the log princess, who turns into a log each night and must be woken with a special phrase. When she is carried away while in her log form, the devoted robot brother embarks on a journey through forests, mountains, and strange lands to find her. This beautifully illustrated picture book reimagines classic fairy tale elements with warmth and originality.
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Pirate Percy's Parrot is an early reader about a pirate named Percy and his parrot companion. Published by Oxford University Press, it is designed to support young children developing their reading skills through a fun pirate-themed story.
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Princess Smartypants is a princess who enjoys her independent life and has no desire to get married. When her parents insist she find a husband, she sets impossible tasks for her suitors, and the one prince who succeeds gets a surprise he didn't expect. This witty picture book turns the traditional fairy tale on its head with Babette Cole's distinctive, exuberant illustrations.
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A themed activity and story collection featuring beloved Roald Dahl characters with an Easter twist. It includes puzzles, games, recipes, and excerpts from Dahl's classic stories, all illustrated by Quentin Blake. This is a fun seasonal book designed to entertain young Roald Dahl fans during the Easter holiday.
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