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Children's Books

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An ideal book for young children who love boats and ships, also helps them to learn the alphabet too Suitable for 2-6 year old children and for home schooling. This is a captivating picture book of boats and ships for young children. It includes twenty-six great photos shown in alphabetical order to help children remember the alphabet. Some of the photos are presented in different ways using artistic filters, others as straight photos. There is a short index at the back of the book providing a little bit of information about each boat or ship type. Finally there is a page at the back to encourage a child to draw a picture of their own favourite boat or ship. A great introduction to the subject as a learning tool or for any young child who just likes boats and ships.

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A fun colouring book version of the Bible story, Jesus heals a man on a stretcher. Children can enjoy colouring in the pictures while reading the story. Encouraging children to actively engage with Bible stories will enhance their learning experience and knowledge of the Bible. The story is enriching in itself, starting with a rebellious child who encounters a disabling accident and ending with a very happy young man who experiences a miracle.

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Cover for Danny the Caterpillar

Celebrate spring! If your kids love nature stories and learning, this book is for them. It is an enchanting story about a caterpillar called Danny Early one spring morning, Danny the caterpillar emerges from the safety of his egg. Danny soon discovers what it is like being a small caterpillar in a big world! He makes new friends while sitting on his leaf and a particularly attractive female caterpillar catches his eye! Mostly though, he eats and eats. Amazing things will happen to him as he grows, but first he must stay safe. A wonderful, feel good story of nature, ideal for springtime but children will enjoy it throughout the year. Wonderful bright, vivid illustrations will grab kids' attention from the outset.

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Cover for Gerry the One-Eared Cat

"This delightful story will capture the imagination of young readers while teaching them valuable lessons about diversity and acceptance" "Writing books for children is a difficult skill to master; not many people can achieve the right mix of engaging story with simple language and sentence construction. The author has nailed it." Editorial Review Gerry is born to be different. He only has one ear. This book follows his struggles as he finds that the world can be tough if you look different. Gerry longs to be accepted but finds himself lonely and isolated. The other cats call him names. All Gerry wants is to be part of the crowd. It takes time for him to learn how to overcome bullying. Help comes from an unlikely source. This entertaining and engaging story addresses issues of bullying diversity and acceptance.

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Cover for Suki Seal and the Plastic Ring

Suki, a young seal thinks it’s her lucky day when she stumbles across a plastic ring left on the beach... What begins as a game, turns out to be anything but, when the ring attaches itself around her neck. Join Suki and her friend Billy in their struggle after finding plastic waste on the beach! Suki’s best friend, Billy does everything he can to try to remove the ring but it just won’t budge. Will Suki survive as the ring grows ever tighter around her neck? From the author of Danny the Caterpillar and other children's picture books, this book carries a simple message: 'Take your rubbish home.' The story not only highlights plastic pollution as a problem, but also contains a message that teaches children how we can help prevent plastic pollution in the oceans. With the world drowning in plastic, it carries a clear message about the damage and suffering one simple plastic ring can do to our wonderful marine life. This brilliant picture book, illustrated by Angela Simonovska, is perfect for readers aged 3-6 who love nature and want to help the environment. It also highlights the incredible work carried out by seal sanctuaries around the United Kingdom.

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