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Begin your child's reading journey with an old favourite childrens book classic of once loved. Whether you want to kick start your child's adventures early with fantasy like Harry Potter or reminisce with Peter Rabbit and Friends, our childrens book classics have a story for all. Shop now and inspire a love for reading that will last a lifetime.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle's world-famous simple, hopeful story has become the most read children's book in Britain. Its vivid collage illustrations are iconic, and it is a must have picture book for children. The bright and bold paperback makes it the ideal bedtime book for toddlers, with its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes, children can play and read along. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780140569322• Author: Eric Carle• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 21 x 29.5 x 0.5cm

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Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… The classic picture book story of a very forgetful cat, her family, and a very exciting adventure is the perfect gift for families, boys, girls, and anyone who has ever known or loved a cat. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007171347 • Author:  Judith Kerr • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  40 • Dimensions:  27.9 x 21.7 x 0.4 cm

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A hideous, vindictive, spiteful married couple known as the Twits live together in a brick house without windows. Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband. The Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241578186 • Author:  Roald Dahl  • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  144 • Dimensions:  12.8 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm

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Elmer and Super El

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One morning, Elmer hears an “Oh no!” Looking round, he spots Super El who’s in need of Elmer’s help. He must get to Aunt Zelda without any of the other animals seeing him and, as usual, it’s up to Elmer to come up with a cunning plan! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839136191 • Author: David McKee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 27 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 20.5 x 0.3cm

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The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition.  Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons, and dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855683 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 640 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 4.1cm

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"Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat. Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241558348 • Author:  Roald Dahl  • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  384 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm

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Narnia . . . where a dragon awakens . . . where stars walk the earth . . . where anything can happen. Experience The Chronicles of Narnia in its entirety in time for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the third movie in the motion picture epic. This movie tie-in box contains the rack editions of all seven of C. S. Lewis's classic stories: •    The Magician's Nephew •    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe •    The Horse and His Boy •    Prince Caspian •    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader •    The Silver Chair •    The Last Battle The box features stills from the movie, and each book inside has cover art by Cliff Nielson and the original black-and-white interior illustrations by Pauline Baynes. The journey begins long before the Dawn Treader sets sail and ends long after its voyage, so don't miss out on any part of this definitive fantasy series of our time! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008789459 • Author: C S Lewis • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Box Set

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Peter Rabbit is used to being an only bunny, so he gets quite a surprise when not one, not two, but three baby rabbits join the family! Peter is not at all sure at first how he feels about his new siblings. Mrs Rabbit has thought of names for two of them: Flopsy and Mopsy - but it's Peter who gets to choose the third one! Suddenly he feels important and useful. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241402467• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 1cm

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The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers. When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day – until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007348695 • Author:  Dr. Seuss • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  64 • Dimensions:  28 x 20.3 x 0.5 cm

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Incy Wincy Spider Incy Wincy Spider

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Follow Incy Wincy Spider as he is blown from animal to animal in this hilarious rhyming storybook and toy set, featuring an adorable plush toy! By the creator of Bob the Builder and the best-selling illustrator of The Crunching Munching Caterpillar. Product Information: ISBN: 9781845061029 Author: Keith Chapman Publisher: Little Tiger Press Format: Paperback Pages: 24 Dimensions: 25.9 x 23.9 x 0.5cm

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The Gingerbread Man The Gingerbread Man

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The cheeky little gingerbread man is having so much fun! He scurries away from Mr and Mrs Baker and all the hungry animals, but then he meets a crafty fox... Will the gingerbread man meet a sticky end?                     My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848957084 • Author: Mara Alperin • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

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When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter.  Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves . But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855676 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 3.1cm

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The Large Family: All In One Piece The Large Family: All In One Piece

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A modern picture-book classic - there's never a dull moment with the Large family! Mr and Mrs Large are getting ready for the office dinner-dance. But with Lester, Laura, Luke and the baby around, they'll be lucky to get out of the house all in one piece! The perfect read for you and your little one at story-time! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285341 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 30 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 26 x 0.3cm

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Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him.  There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855690 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 816 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 5.2cm

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The Large Family: A Quiet Night In The Large Family: A Quiet Night In

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It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285273 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 x 0.4cm

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When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny. A new edition of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series. With huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to pass the magic on. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855706 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 560 • Dimensions: 19.5 x 12.6 x 3.6 cm

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Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo! Product information: • ISBN: 9781509804757 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Pan Macmillan • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 22.5 x 0.5 cm

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Online Only! Get more for less with The Work’s expertly hand-picked Book Bundles. These are a collection of great quality products, grouped together to give you amazing value. This collection of 10 books will delight children as the lovable pup, Kipper, celebrates his birthday, learns to look after a new pet and gets a little scared in the dark. Kids are sure to love these stories, their gentle charm and instinctive understanding of a child’s world make them the perfect tales to grow up with. Included in this title: • Kipper • Kipper’s New Pet • Hide me Kipper • Kipper’s Birthday • Kipper’s Toybox • One Year With Kipper • Kipper’s Beach Ball • Kipper’s Monster • Kipper’s Snowy Day • Kipper’s Little Friends 10 of our favourite kids picture books are reduced from £2, to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444950731 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hachette Children’s Books • Format: Book Collection - Paperback

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Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!  Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone . Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855669 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.1 x 2.4cm

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Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Fox's Socks by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Poor old Fox has lost his socks – can you help him find them? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Fox's Socks: 20th Anniversary Edition. Product information: • ISBN: 9781529023473 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Pan Macmillan • Format: Hardback • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 17 x 2 x 20.8 cm

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