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Growing Good
Bernard Ashley £4.99
When the factory overshadowing their flats gets knocked down, Samuel and his Grandad Jess start growing St Lucia beans to remind grandad of home and soon the whole wasteland is transformed into allotments (winning out over plans for a car park). A story full of sunshine, dance and neighbourly love.
Bloomsbury ISBN 0747547009
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I Say a Little Prayer For You
Burt Bacharach & Karin Littlewood £4.99
One of the world's most celebrated songs illustrated by the heart-warming story of a Black mother and her daughter's birthday party. "Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart, and I will love you…"
Chicken House ISBN 1903434289
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But Martin!
June Counsel £3.99
A multiracial group of friends meet Martin the Martian. He's green and bleeps and can do sums in his head and he adds a new dimension to the theme of difference among friends.
Picture Corgi ISBN 0552523127
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Naughty Parents
Joy Gosney £4.99
A little girl takes her parents to the park, but they will insist on getting into trouble, jumping in puddles, chasing the ducks, and dribbling ice cream. At last she finds them at the missing parents booth. Children will love this lively reversal of roles.
Bloomsbury ISBN 0747547408
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Pog: The Monster Who Was Afraid Of Children
Lyn Lee £3.99
Pog, who lives with his mum, dad, nanna, baby Bedlam and big brother Vandal, says, "I'm two metres tall and older than I have ever been. I'm not afraid of anything." But he is. He's very afraid of children. Children will be able to laugh away their own fears in this wacky tale which turns the tables on the 'scary-monsters-in-the-wardrobe' theme.
Hippo ISBN 0439993954
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The Obvious Elephant
Bruce Robinson £4.99
When a strange creature appears in the town square, the people can't imagine what it is…or what it's for. They try railway engine, fire engine and vacuum cleaner before they finally listen to young Eric who knew all along that it was an elephant. With beautiful bold illustrations, this is an enchanting tale.
Bloomsbury ISBN 0747550786
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This Is Our House
Michael Rosen £4.99
George says the cardboard house is his and no one else can play in it - not girls, not people with glasses, not twins…but his friends have other ideas and soon George has to agree that it's more fun if the house is for everyone.
Bob Graham's fabulous illustrations add to the general chaos.
Walker ISBN 0744560209
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Oh The Thinks You Can Think
Dr Seuss £4.99
"Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try…"
A wonderful book for freeing the imagination of children and adults alike. The zany Dr Seuss was plugged into a world the National Curriculum would not recognise, but children instantly identify with.
Collins ISBN 0001713345
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Pass The Jam, Jim
Kate Umansky £4.99
Simple rhyming text tells the story of Jim whose job is to pass the jam during preparations for a party. Gradually it becomes apparent from the busy, riotous illustrations that Jim will not be able to pass the jam - some has been eaten, some has been spilled and quite a lot is covering the walls, floor and Jim!
Red Fox ISBN 0099185717
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The Big Big Sea
Martin Waddell £4.99
One memorable night, a mother and her daughter go for a magical moonlit walk by the sea. "Remember this time. It's the way life should be," says the mum, and we defy you not to shed a tear!
Dreamy illustrations add to the magic. Just right for a bedtime story after a hectic day with young ones.
Walker ISBN 0744547237
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