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A child goes fishing with her funny grandfather but, unlike others, she has trouble catching a fish.

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Right there in the backyard, Oscar and Bryn struck something hard. What they discover as they dig deeper will surprise everyone. Join these little adventurers and a whole parade of diggers as they uncover a VERY BIG FIND.

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A fun fictional story introducing children to the art of Georgia O'Keefe--inspired by her dog Bo!

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Everyone with sight knows the pleasure of colours, the fascination of faces and bodies, the subtle forms of nature, and the curious patterns of art. This book is for everyone who would like to delve deeper into their experience of seeing. Richly textured and profoundly engrossing. Murray Edmond. Fresh and lively.Linda Tyler

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In 1972 Leo and Philippa Bernard bought Chelsea Rare Books, a small antiquarian bookshop in the Kings Road, Chelsea.

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Cat among the pigeons, big fish in a small pond, a kangaroo court - these idioms have inspired Steve Palins joyous animal paintings in this book, each paired with his short explanation of how the idiom came to be used. Have fun guessing what the idiom depicted is, with the answer on the following page. A perfect gift book.

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The cloudless sky suddenly roared like thunder. Shadows, swift and frightening, descended. The boy's brother grabbed him by the arm. 'Run, quickly,' 'But my ball.' 'Leave it.' From the Prime Minister's Literary Award-shortlisted creators of Feathers, comes this compassionate tale of a family's search for a safe place to call home.

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Once there was a boy called Book. He asked his mother why he was named that, and she replied: "Because your life is a story. You can write it however you want." This stunning picture book shows how stories inspire us, shape us, and ultimately heal us.

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A comprehensive, yet entertaining look at China's history through a modern lens.

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This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.

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The story of life on earth unfolds in dramatic fashion in this amazing concertina picture book that takes readers from 4.6 billion years ago to the present day. Fully expanded to 8 meters (26 feet), this spectacular visual timeline is a very impressive panorama that reveals evolution in all its glory. Full color.

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Straying into the bush brings on an encounter with all sorts of creepy crawlies... and some even less friendly critters!

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From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies.

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"The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch a butterfly grow from an egg to an insect. Young readers will learn about the stages in a butterfly's life. From a tiny egg to a chrysalis and, finally, a brightly-colored butterfly! The life cycle of a butterfly is a beautiful thing to see."--Provided by publisher.

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A fifth volume of poetry from a beloved New Zealand troubadour that includes old favorites, such as "Sad Joke on a Marae" and "Cocoa Cola Jesus and Mitsubishi Mary." It explores topics such as nature and landscape, love and war, poverty and racism, and the poet's Maori ancestry.

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A Carrier at Risk is a vibrant and lucid account of a week-long cat-and-mouse game between anti-submarine warfare specialists on board ARA 25 de Mayo, and multiple nuclear attack submarines of the Royal Navy: an entirely unknown, yet crucial aspect of the South Atlantic War.

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A misanthropic miser is offered by three spirits one last chance to mend her ways and be a better person. Charles Dickens's most famous story adapted by a star of European comics