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Zoo

Zoo (Paperback, New edition)

By Browne, Anthony

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Two brothers and their parents spend a day at the zoo, looking at the animals in the cages - or is it that the animals are watching the visitors? This winner of the 1993 Kate Greenaway Medal is a teasing examination of the relationship between man and animals, and the role of zoo ...

ISBN 9780099219019
Published 1 July 1994 by Random House
Interest Age 4-7 years
Series Red Fox picture books
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One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference

One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference (Paperback)

By Milway, Katie Smith; Illustrated by Fernandes, Eugenie

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This new title from the creators of If the World Were a Villageuses the story of a young boy in an African village to introducechildren to sustainable development. Striking artwork brings to lifeKojo's progress from one hen to his own farm. At the end of the book,the story of a r ...

ISBN 9781408109816
Published 1 November 2009 by A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Interest Age 0-12 years
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Short and Incredibly Happy Life

Short and Incredibly Happy Life (Paperback)

By Thompson, Colin; Illustrated by Lissiat, Amy

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Human beings live for quite a long time and for a lot of that time we are not happy. We want to be taller, shorter, fatter, thinner, older and younger. Rats live for quite a short time and for most of that time they are very, very happy, and we think we are better than rats! Ages ...

ISBN 9780733621673
Published 1 July 2007 by Hachette
Interest Age 5-8 years
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The Island

The Island (Hardback, illustrated edition)

By Greder, Armin

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A powerful graphic novel for all ages about how human beings respond to outsiders.

ISBN 9781741752663
Published 1 August 2007 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age 8-11 years
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Two of Everything
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Two of Everything (Paperback, New edition)

By Cole, Babette

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Demetrius and Paula Ogglebutt are two perfectly beautiful and well behaved children - which is more than can be said for their problem parents. Mr and Mrs Ogglebutt can't agree on anything, and spend their days playing extremely nasty practical jokes on one another. Drastic measu ...

ISBN 9780099220626
Published 1 April 2000 by Random House
Interest Age 4-8 years
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The Arrival

The Arrival (Hardback, illustrated edition)

By Tan, Shaun

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What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey to a mysterious country; a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown? This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tri ...

ISBN 9780734406941
Published 12 October 2006 by Hachette
Interest Age 6-9 years
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The Waterhole
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The Waterhole (Paperback)

By Base, Graeme

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The creator of the international bestselling 'Animalia' brings a stunning new picture book, with an exquisite cast of characters and a timeless, life-affirming theme. This book is an ingenious infusion of counting book, puzzle book, story book and art book, with typically detaile ...

ISBN 9780140567533
Published 3 March 2003 by Penguin
Interest Age 3-6 years
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Cat on the Island
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Cat on the Island (Hardback)

By Crew, Gary; Illustrated by Warden, Gillian

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The tiny Stephens Island wrens, being flightless birds, had no natural defences against cats that had been introduced to the Island by people working there. Within two years, the species had been wiped out. The strikingly beautiful illustrations reinforce the tragedy of the oblit ...

ISBN 9780207200700
Published 1 October 2008 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 6-10 years
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Midnight at the Lighthouse (Book and CD)
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Midnight at the Lighthouse (Book and CD) (Paperback)

By Dowding, Lesley

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Thomas' desire to see and paint the illuminated lighthouse and Aunt Jenny's promise to take him, lays the foundation for an exciting night time adventure. This sophisticated storybook comes with a CD and also includes teachers notes on storytelling and Painting techniques.

ISBN 9780473136147
Published 7 July 2007 by Miscellaneous
Interest Age 5-10 years
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Voices in the Park

Voices in the Park (Paperback, New edition)

By Browne, Anthony

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Four different voices tell their own version of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives provide depth to this simple story about overcoming adult snobbery, which explores many key themes such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane.

ISBN 9780552545648
Published 1 September 1999 by Random House
Interest Age 6-10 years
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