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<p>Play Hide &amp; Seek With Reindeer</p>

<p>There’s an animal hiding behind each big flap in this bright and endearing book. Little children will love joining Reindeer and the other animals for their game of hide and seek, with lots to look at and talk about along the way.</p>

<p>Usborne Lift-the-Flap Play Hide &amp; Seek With Fox</p>

<p>Little children will love lifting the big flap on each page of this book to find a woodland animal hiding underneath. The endearing artwork is full of fun details to spot and talk about, and there are holes in the flaps so you can catch a little glimpse of Fox, Badger, Owl, Mouse, or whoever is hiding this time.</p>

<p>Castle Sticker Book</p>

<p>Find out about life inside and outside a historic castle, from the point of view of modern visitors. Watch re-enactors jousting, visitors trying on knights' helmets, and guides demonstrating a medieval bath tub.</p>

<p>A Secret Vice: Tolkien On Invented Languages</p>

<p>First ever critical study of Tolkien's little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin's Game of Thrones.</p>

<p>J.R.R. Tolkien's linguistic invention was a fundamental part of his artistic output, to the extent that later on in life he attributed the existence of his mythology to the desire to give his languages a home and peoples to speak them. As Tolkien puts it in 'A Secret Vice', 'the making of language and mythology are related functions''.</p>

<p>In the 1930s, Tolkien composed and delivered two lectures, in which he explored these two key elements of his sub-creative methodology. The second of these, the seminal Andrew Lang Lecture for 1938-9, 'On Fairy-Stories', which he delivered at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, is well known. But many years before, in 1931, Tolkien gave a talk to a literary society entitled 'A Hobby for the Home', where he unveiled for the first time to a listening public the art that he had both himself encountered and been involved with since his earliest childhood: 'the construction of imaginary languages in full or outline for amusement'.</p>

<p>This talk would be edited by Christopher Tolkien for inclusion as 'A Secret Vice' in The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays and serves as the principal exposition of Tolkien's art of inventing languages. This new critical edition, which includes previously unpublished notes and drafts by Tolkien connected with the essay, including his 'Essay on Phonetic Symbolism', goes some way towards re-opening the debate on the importance of linguistic invention in Tolkien's mythology and the role of imaginary languages in fantasy literature.</p>

<p>That's Not My Parrot...</p>

<p>Join five colourful parrots in this jungle-themed addition to the UK's favourite touch-and-feel baby book series, That's not my....</p>

<p>Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and develop sensory and language development.</p>

<p>Don't forget to spot the little white mouse as they explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.</p>

<p>DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.</p>

<p>Usborne Baby's Black And White Books: Hello!</p>

<p>This striking board book for babies is about the joy of saying hello in all kinds of ways - to friends and family and soft, fluffy toys. This is the perfect way to fascinate and stimulate developing minds, with high-contrast illustrations and sturdy holes to peep-through.</p>

<p>A Vanishing Of Griffins</p>

<p>For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons continues...</p>

<p>Brave friends Patch, Wren and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek out their deadly foe - the evil Piper of Hamelyn. But trying to stop his quest for power may end in a battle that will tear the three young heroes' world apart.</p>

<p>It has "All the ingredients of a perfect fantasy adventure." Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-ear</p>

<p>Elements Of Cadence - A Fire Endless</p>

<p>The stunning sequel to A River Enchanted finds the delicate balance between the human and faerie realm threatened by Bane, the spirit of the North</p>

<p>Wind, whose defeat can only come through fire, song, and heartrending sacrifice.</p>

<p>East and west. Humans and spirits.</p>

<p>The tenuous balance of the Isle of Cadence is under threat from Bane, the spirit of the north wind.</p>

<p>In the west, Adaira struggles to find her place. And, though magic blooms there, the spirits suffer beneath Bane’s harsh power, felt in every gust of wind.</p>

<p>In the east, Jack Tamerlaine is adrift without Adaira, until he acquires a mission destined to lead him back to her. But among the Tamerlaines sickness is spreading and Torin desperately strikes a bargain with the spirits – a folly at any time.</p>

<p>With their very land at risk, all will need to join together to confront Bane. Yet none can challenge the north wind without paying a terrible price, and the sacrifice required may be more than they can bear…</p>

<p>Colour Yourself Calm</p>

<p>This bright and inviting book contains all sorts of pictures and patterns to colour and get lost in. Aimed primarily at children, it has a cheerful approach and reassuring messages that encourage mindfulness and help calm anxieties. It includes links to music to listen to online, chosen to complement the illustrations to colour, and help the reader focus and unwind.</p>

<p>Little Children's Dough Play Book</p>

<p>If you've ever wondered what to do with dough, this book will inspire and delight. Follow the simple instructions to roll and flatten the dough into shapes, and press them onto the pictures on the pages of the book. The shiny surface makes the dough easy to remove before turning the page or closing the book.</p>

<p>My Awesome Year Being 9</p>

<p>A great gift for birthdays and other special occasions, My Awesome Year Being 9 is bursting with ideas and inspiration for making awesome memories!</p>

<p>With tons of activities to try and prompts to jot down day-to-day experiences, this is the perfect place for a nine-year-old to record all the fun things they do throughout the year. From bowling to burying a time capsule, making pizzas to growing your own veg, it's great for getting kids outdoors and being active indoors! And with space to fill-in, doodle and draw, the finished book will be something to treasure forever.</p>

<p>Magic Painting Christmas Cards</p>

<p>These folded magic painting cards are printed with jolly pictures of Christmas trees and snowmen. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal a stunning array of festive colours. Perfect for keeping little hands busy over the Christmas holidays. The pack contains 10 cards, two each of five designs, plus envelopes and a quality, wood-handled brush.</p>

<p>Every Woman For Herself</p>

<p>A hilarious tale of divorce and dating from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Carole Matthews</p>

<p>First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. Then it’s every woman for herself…</p>

<p>When Charlie’s husband Matt tells her that he wants a divorce she has to start from scratch. Suddenly single, broke and approaching forty, she is forced to return to her childhood home in the Yorkshire moors.</p>

<p>Living with her father and eccentric siblings could be considered a challenge, but soon Charlie finds her new life somewhat refreshing. Now that she’s single she’s got no need to dye her roots nor to be the perfect wife and she can return to her first love – painting.</p>

<p>But just as she begins to feel settled, handsome, bad-tempered actor Mace North moves in down the road and starts mixing things up for Charlie in more ways than one…</p>

<p>Praise for Trisha Ashley:</p>

<p>‘One of the best writers around!’ Katie Fforde</p>

<p>‘Full of down-to-earth humour’ Sophie Kinsella</p>

<p>‘A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best’ Carole Matthews</p>

<p>‘An absolute delight. Every Woman for Herself is a laugh-out-loud read that leaves you feeling pleased with the world’ Take a Break</p>

<p>Real Pigeons Nest Hard</p>

<p>The third title in the bestselling and highly illustrated children's books series, soon to be hitting screens everywhere as an animated film and TV show with Nickelodeon and produced by James Corden.</p>

<p>A super-accessible and highly-illustrated chapter book series, perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Pamela Butchart, DogMan, the Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo.</p>

<p>Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!</p>

<p>What do REAL PIGEONS do? They nest, of course! And when they nest, they nest HARD. Protecting their city from crime is tiring work after all! But the squad can’t rest yet, not with a bone-crunching vulture on the loose, a wild child running amok, and a long-lost family to find!</p>

<p>Will the REAL PIGEONS ever find the perfect nest to take the perfect nap?</p>

<p>Proud Of Me</p>

<p>An accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you.</p>

<p>Becky and Josh are almost-twins, with two mums and the same anonymous donor dad.</p>

<p>Josh can't wait until he's eighteen, the legal age when he can finally contact his donor, and he'll do anything to find out more - even if it involves lying.</p>

<p>Becky can't stop thinking about her new friend, Carli. Could her feelings for Carli be a sign of something more?</p>

<p>Becky and Josh both want their parents to be proud of them...but right now, they're struggling to even accept themselves.</p>

<p>Praise for Sarah Hagger-Holt's debut, Nothing Ever Happens Here</p>

<p>"A barrier-breaking, empathy-inducing story for all." LoveReading4Kids</p>

<p>"I can't wait for kids to read it - it's a book a lot of people need right now." Jay Hulme, award-winning poet</p>

<p>"Compassionate and sweet and full of people trying their best. Highly recommended." Robin Stevens</p>

<p>"Pitch perfect as far as I'm concerned. I wish there'd been books like this in my day." Christine Burns MBE, British Political Activist</p>

<p>Build Your Own Supercars Sticker Book</p>

<p>This spectacular sticker book is set in the year 2041, where the fastest, toughest, most extreme cars on the planet compete in an epic race through gleaming cities and scorching deserts. Add the right stickers to fit your cars with rocket boosters, grappling hooks and hover wheels. Then read the descriptions, compare the stats, and use them to decide who wins...</p>

<p itemprop="description"> HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series. 'Vivid, rich, multi-layered and utterly addictive' Daily Express. The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. In King's Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault...On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.</p>

<p>Can We Really Help The Polar Bears?</p>

<p>The Arctic ice is melting and the polar bears need our help. They come to Warmland to explain what's really going wrong. Luckily they find a group of lively, sparky kids who jump into action and draw up a BRILLIANT PLAN.</p>

<p>Just So Stories For Little Children</p>

<p>Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump and Why the Kangaroo Jumps.</p>

<p>Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Snow Princess</p>

<p>The Snow Princess is hosting a grand winter ball at her Ice Palace. Dress the dolls for a walk in the snow, ice skating, a magical night at the ball and lots more. With over 200 reusable stickers of beautiful winter outfits, decorations and accessories, plus a fold-out back cover to ‘park’ stickers whilst they’re not in use.</p>

<p>That's Not My Bat...</p>

<p>Celebrate the 20th anniversary of That's not my... with this delightfully spooky Halloween addition to the series, complete with purple holographic page edges. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.</p>

<p>Christmas Mystery : A Christmas Special</p>

<p>A Christmas special in the magical Sticker Dolly fiction series, inspired by the Sticker Dolly Dressing books.</p>

<p>Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic, the book also comes with a sheet of stickers to dress the Dolls.</p>

<p>It's Christmas Eve, and the Christmas Dolls get a call from Mission Control - all the presents have been stolen from Santa's workshop, and even worse, one of the elves is missing! Santa is away fetching the reindeer, and the elves don't know what to do. It's now up to the Christmas Dolls, Star, Robin and Clara, to save Christmas.</p>

<p>Nightflyers And Other Stories</p>

<p>An epic collection of science fiction tales around space exploration and cosmic horror by the 1 bestselling author of A Game of Thrones - with the titular story, Nightflyers, coming to Netflix in 2018.</p>

<p>On a voyage toward the boundaries of the known universe, nine misfit academics seek out first contact with a shadowy alien race.</p>

<p>But another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic wonder with an elusive captain no one has ever seen in the flesh.</p>

<p>Soon, however, the crew discovers that their greatest mystery - and most dangerous threat - is an unexpected force aboard the ship wielding a thirst for blood and terror...</p>

<p>Also included are five additional classic George R.R. Martin tales of science fiction that explore the breadth of technology and the dark corners of the human mind.</p>

<p>The stunning YA debut from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern.</p>

<p>Celestine North lives a perfect life. She’s a model daughter and sister, she’s well-liked by her classmates and teachers, and she’s dating the impossibly charming Art Crevan.</p>

<p>But then Celestine encounters a situation in which she makes an instinctive decision. She breaks a rule and now faces life-changing repercussions. She could be imprisoned. She could be branded. She could be found FLAWED.</p>

<p>In this stunning novel, bestselling author Cecelia Ahern depicts a society in which perfection is paramount and mistakes are punished. And where one young woman decides to take a stand that could cost her everything.</p>

<p>How It Works - Light</p>

<p>Lift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.</p>

<p>A touchy-feely book with with textures to touch and feel on every page, plus simple, repetitive text and bright, colourful illustrations. Babies and toddlers love sharing books with an adult, and as they are introduced to the eight wise owls in this story, they will also be developing vital pre-reading and sensory skills.</p>

<p>The Legend Of Sigurd And Gudrun</p>

<p>The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the epic story of the Norse hero, Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, the revenge of his wife, Gudrun, and the Fall of the Nibelungs.</p>

<p>In the Lay of the Voelsungs is told the ancestry of the great hero Sigurd, the slayer of Fafnir most celebrated of dragons, whose treasure he took for his own; of his awakening of the Valkyrie Brynhild who slept surrounded by a wall of fire, and of their betrothal; and of his coming to the court of the great princes who were named the Niflungs (or Nibelungs), with whom he entered into blood-brotherhood. In that court there sprang great love but also great hate, brought about by the power of the enchantress, mother of the Niflungs, skilled in the arts of magic, of shape-changing and potions of forgetfulness.</p>

<p>In scenes of dramatic intensity, of confusion of identity, thwarted passion, jealousy and bitter strife, the tragedy of Sigurd and Brynhild, of Gunnar the Niflung and Gudrun his sister, mounts to its end in the murder of Sigurd at the hands of his blood-brothers, the suicide of Brynhild, and the despair of Gudrun. In the Lay of Gudrun her fate after the death of Sigurd is told, her marriage against her will to the mighty Atli, ruler of the Huns (the Attila of history), his murder of her brothers the Niflung lords, and her hideous revenge.</p>

<p>Never Get Bored Draw And Paint</p>

<p>Discover how to doodle a sloth, turn pencil shavings into pictures and draw in ways you never imagined. Then try printing, spattering paints and painting with dots. There are ideas for portraits, patterns, optical illusions and more, so you'll soon have enough artworks for your own exhibition - and this book will show you how to stage one too.</p>

<p>Fairies, Pixies And Elves Sticker Book</p>

<p>Add the stickers to create a magical world where pixies have picnics, fairies live in a toadstool town, woodland folk play hide-and-seek and live in lantern-lit treehouses.</p>

<p>That's Not My Donkey...</p>

<p>Turn the pages in this sturdy board book to discover donkeys with fluffy tails, bumpy hooves and fuzzy ears. Babies and toddlers will love feeling the tactile textures, as well as as spotting the familiar little white mouse.</p>

<p>Halloween Magic Painting Book</p>

<p>Spooktacular scenes burst into vibrant colour as you brush water over the black and white illustrations in this magical book! Sixteen detailed pictures include a haunted house, a family trick-or-treating, witches around a cauldron and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath.</p>

<p>Teletubbies Pocket Library</p>

<p>It’s time to say Eh-oh! Say Eh-oh to Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po and their friends in this Teletubbies Pocket Library. With six durable board books in a smart slipcase, each containing colourful images of everyone's favourite Teletubbies characters. The world’s biggest pre-school show is back! Almost 20 years after its huge debut DHX Media are remaking this iconic TV show for a brand new generation, with its original cast of colourful characters.</p>

<p>Stories Of Horses And Ponies For Little Children</p>

<p>Five delightful traditional tales from around the world, specially selected and retold for younger children - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf.</p>

<p>Usborne Workbooks Multiplying 7-8</p>

<p>The fun activities in this workbook build confidence in understanding multiplying. Topics include estimating, partitioning, scaling up and short multiplication. Charming characters by talented illustrator Elisa Paganelli guide children through each activity, offering helpful tips along the way.</p>

<p>Lots Of Things To Know About Your Body</p>

<p>You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all brought to life by Susanna Rumiz's warm, humorous illustrations. You'll be amazed by what's inside!</p>

<p>Wind up the sleigh and follow Santa as he flies around the frosty night sky delivering presents on Christmas Eve. The colourful scenes with tracks embedded in the pages show Santa leaving the elves' village, flying around a busy city, soaring over snowy mountains and landing on the rooftops to deliver presents to sleeping children.</p>

<p>Beat Stress At Work: How To Balance Your Ambition With Your Anxiety</p>

<p>'This powerful book will help you tackle stress and learn more about yourself in the process' Sir Clive Woodward OBE</p>

<p>Are you feeling stressed at work? Is it 'good' stress, 'bad' stress? Or has it turned into 'ugly' stress?</p>

<p>For some, there is a high price to pay for ambition and success. The toll it can take on our mental health can be significant, particularly if we are born with the 'Worry' gene.</p>

<p>In Beat Stress at Work, management trainer Mark Simmonds helps you understand the effects stress and anxiety can have on your mental health and provides tools and advice to help you to find your way through work-induced struggles.</p>

<p>Sharing his own brutally honest journey and using his corporate experience, Mark sheds light on the difficulty of discussing mental health with colleagues and employers and identifies the best ways for navigating your way through a mental health crisis.</p>

<p>The book:

• Encourages you to maintain positive mental health by better understanding yourself and finding a career that suits your most authentic self.

• Shows you how to return safely to the workplace after a period of mental ill health and communicate effectively with your peers and managers.

• Demonstrates how your resilience 'muscle' can help you fulfil your ambitions in the professional arena, while being mindful of your mental health.

• Pinpoints some of the key lessons from COVID-19 about stress management and the working environment.</p>

<p>Through the advice in this book, you will learn that your mental health issues may not be the barriers you view them as but may hold value in the workplace. Mark shows you that it is possible to be ambitious and successful at work because of, not in spite of, the mental health challenges you may face.</p>

<p>Miss Marple’s Final Cases (Marple)</p>

<p>This new mini hardback edition completes the series of collectable Miss Marple hardbacks – the first time all 14 Marple books have had their own uniform hardback series.</p>

<p>Nine intriguing tales</p>

<p>One unequalled storyteller</p>

<p>An unknown wounded man in a church. A fatal riding accident. A corpse and a tape measure.</p>

<p>Whether in St Mary Mead or further afield, there is always much wickedness lurking below the surface, should, like Jane Marple, you have the eyes to see it.</p>

<p>Published posthumously, this collection of tales, seven of them featuring Agatha Christie’s much loved Miss Marple, plus two stand-alone stories, is a treasure trove.</p>

<p>Never underestimate Miss Marple</p>

<p>’She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed.’</p>

<p>Susan Lewis</p>

<p>’The acknowledged queen of detective fiction.’</p>

<p>Observer</p>

<p>Black Skin - The Definitive Skincare Guide</p>

<p>Dija Ayodele takes you through the lifetime of skin, sharing transformative essentials from how to work out your skin type to the dos and don’ts for your everyday routine. She explains the best ingredients for your skin and your budget, and the issues that Black women face: hyperpigmentation, general skin discolouration and increased dryness.</p>

<p>Dija examines the concept of identity, looking at the way history has shaped how Black women express themselves in beauty and skincare, and debunks common myths and misconceptions: do darker skin tones need SPF? And is there any truth to the saying ‘Black don’t crack?’</p>

<p>Intelligent, informed and indispensable, this is the guide that every Black woman has been waiting for.</p>

<p>The Dinosaurs Who Met Santa Claus</p>

<p>Sid's niece and nephew visit the department store Santa, complete with their VERY long Christmas lists. Too long, perhaps. Can they learn to be less demanding before the real Santa Claus arrives? Find out in this festive addition to the Dinosaur Tales series.</p>