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  • Father Christmas#s Fake Beard

    Terry Pratchett

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Nov. 27, 2018)
    Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary!? Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again. 'Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read' The Sun
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  • Nora: The Girl Who Ate and Ate and Ate . . .

    Andrew Weale, Ben Cort

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Oct. 10, 2012)
    An outrageously funny cautionary tale, illustrated by the artist of Aliens Love Underpants She piled them all onto her bedAnd then, instead of using bread,She curled the mattress round her thingsAnd made a sandwich fit for kings Nora Fatima Buffet is a greedy-guts. One night, when she is sent to bed without any supper, she decides to make her own sandwich, using whatever she can find—but this time she's bitten off more than she can chew.
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  • Z is for Moose

    Kelly Bingham

    Paperback (Andersen Press Ltd, March 15, 2013)
    Z is for Moose
  • Luna Loves Art

    Joseph Coelho

    Hardcover (Andersen Press, Sept. 3, 2020)
    At the gallery, Luna is transfixed by the famous art, but her classmate Finn doesn’t seem to want to be there at all. Finn's family doesn't look like the one in Henry Moore's 'Family Group' sculpture, but then neither does Luna's. Maybe all Finn needs is a friend.Join Luna and Finn at the Art Gallery and step inside famous works of art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Jackson Pollock and more! Can you spot all the art?Created by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, this book follows Luna Loves Library Day as an introduction to different types of family.
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  • The Time-Travelling Cat and the Roman Eagle

    Julia Jarman

    Paperback (Andersen Press, July 5, 2018)
    Ka, the time-travelling cat, has vanished again, leaving Topher a clue in the form of a Roman word on his computer: Ca;;LLevA.At first Topher isn't worried. Surely she's safe among the cat-loving Romans? But when he follows her to Roman Britain, they're both soon swept up in a conflict. As oppressed Britons fight the Romans, Topher faces a desperate choice - to help his British brother or his Roman friend?
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  • A Country Far Away

    Nigel Gray, Philippe Dupasquier

    Paperback (Andersen Pr Ltd, Sept. 1, 1999)
    The life of a boy in an African village is compared with that of a British child in split page illustrations.
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  • Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles

    퍼트리샤 밸디즈, 펠리시타 살라

    Paperback (Andersen Press, June 7, 2018)
    Joan Procter, Dragon DoctorFor fans of Ada Twist: Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist--who loved reptiles!Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets.... While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere--she even brought a crocodile to school!When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children's tea parties--with her komodo dragon as the guest of honor.With a lively text and vibrant illustrations, scientist and writer Patricia Valdez and illustrator Felicita Sala bring to life Joan Procter's inspiring story of passion and determination.
  • No More Television!

    Philippe Dupasquier

    Hardcover (Andersen Pr Ltd, March 1, 1996)
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  • Lightning Mary

    Anthea Simmons

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Sept. 1, 2020)
    Ordinary is what most people are and I am not. I am not ordinary at all. I am a scientist. One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby—Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her. Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows after her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips: ancient creatures, turned to stone. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. But tragedy and despair is never far away. Mary must depend upon her unique courage and knowledge to fulfill her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all? With a factual section about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made.
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  • Lulu and the Chocolate Wedding

    Posy Simmonds

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Lulu is going to be a bridesmaid, but the night before the wedding she eats too much chocolate and is very sick. Lulu has a nap to feel better, but before long she is woken up by someone crying. Join Lulu on her very chocolatey escapades as she tries to rescue the wedding cake's sugar bride from some mice who have a very sweet tooth.
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  • Elmer's Christmas

    David McKee

    Board book (Andersen Press, Aug. 1, 2017)
    It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight.
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  • Elmer's Touch and Feel World

    David McKee

    Board book (Andersen Press, Sept. 27, 2016)
    Explore the touch-and-feel world of Elmer and his colourful friends in this bright, fun first concepts playbook. Perfect for parents and babies to enjoy together, this book is jam-packed with stimulating colours and touch-and-feel areas to really engage little ones. Elmer's World is a great introduction to learning through play and, of course, to everyone's favourite patchwork elephant.
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