Anna hasn't a friend in the world - until she meets Marnie among the sand dunes. But Marnie isn't all she seems...An atmospheric ghost story with truths to tell about friendship, families and loneliness. Anna lives with foster parents, a misfit with no friends, always on the outside of things. Then she is sent to Norfolk to stay with old Mr and Mrs Pegg, where she runs wild on the sand dunes and around the water. There is a house, the Marsh House, which she feels she recognises - and she soon meets a strange little girl called Marnie, who becomes Anna's first ever friend. Then one day, Marnie vanishes. A new family, the Lindsays, move into the Marsh House. Having learnt so much from Marnie about friendship, Anna makes firm friends with the Lindsays - and learns some strange truths about Marnie, who was not all she seemed...

When Marnie Was There

Robinson, Joan G.

Harpercollins Childrens H/B

One evening, Hare rushes home with news of a party he's seen -- little Grey Rabbit and Squirrel hurry out to take a look at the wonderful sight, and return home determined to have their own party! But how do you throw a party? Armed with Wise Owl's 'how to give a party' book, the preparations begin. There are Forfeits, and Invitations, and Thimbles, and RSVP and Iced Cake to remember. Hare takes charge of Turn the Trencher, and little Grey Rabbit busies herself writing invitations. Then there is food to prepare -- what a mixing, stirring and tasting! Finally the guests arrive in their best clothes, and the fun begins. Even Wise Owl enjoys himself!though he doesn't quite play by the rules of Hunt the Thimble! AGE 4-8 as well as adults who will remember Little Grey Rabbit from their own childhoods.

Little Grey Rabbit's Party (The Tales of Little Grey Rabbit)

Children's Books

Alison-Uttley

Animals

"A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement. "Don't be silly -- there can't be." The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station -- Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find that Paddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things -- like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington is involved.

A Bear Called Paddington

MICHAEL, BOND

It's Christmas in Toyland and there's a fabulous new Christmas story book to enjoy! Large format board pages with sparkly foil and a festive storyline plus stunning pictures make this a Christmas gift to treasure. Noddy is back with a brand new CGI book for his fans. Toy Town get into the festive spirit and celebrates Christmas. Come join the fun and see how magical Noddy's world can be! Ho, ho, ho! Noddy decides to find out how Santa gets around the world in just one night, how he fits all the children's presents into his sack, and how he manages to squeeze into all the houses. He sets off for Big-Ears' house to ask his friend for help. But they are astonished when Santa Claus arrives asking for their help. Meanwhile, the naughty goblins have other ideas! When they try to steal Santa's sleigh it's up to Noddy to save Christmas!

Noddy Saves Christmas! : Touch and Feel Book

Noddy Tell the Time Book

Blyton. Enid

Now younger readers can read along with the Duck in the truck as he gets stuck in the muck! Jez Alborough's wonderfully popular Duck in the Truck, now available as a toddler friendly board book. This is the tale of a duck in a truck - a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck. A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush saw the truck stuck and gave it a push. But the truck stayed stuck! What now, can you guess? Could a goat in a boat get them out of this mess?

Duck in the Truck

JEZ ALBOROUGH

A classic compendium of children's nursery rhymes Every favourite nursery rhyme character features in this beautifully illustrated book; children will adore reliving the antics of Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo-Peep and many more. This is the perfect gift collection of traditional nursery rhymes in one volume.

Mother Goose : One Hundred Best-Loved Verses

Mary Engelbreit

Find out what happens when clumsy Duck tries not to wake Goat's baby in this boisterous, toddler book with a pop-up surprise! When Duck bounces in to Goat's house, he certainly doesn't expect to have to wait while the baby is being looked after. Duck tries to speed things up but, being Duck, he only manages to make them worse! When will Goat and the baby be ready to go out for a drive with Duck?

Ssssh! Duck Don't Wake the Baby by Jez Alborough (2007-05-03)

Stroke the soft animals throughout this irresistible board book edition of the popular picture book! 'I love my daddy because! ' Everyone's daddy is the best. And who better to tell the world than children themselves? This beautiful book combines endearing things said by children about their fathers with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. The text is amusing and insightful, with reasons why daddies are loved by their children ranging from 'because he is big and strong' to 'because he is my best friend'. With flocked pictures and charming words from children all about daddies, this is the perfect book to share with Dad.

Why I Love My Daddy

Daniel Howarth

Special Mum (Me to You)

Unknown, Author

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