Featured Books for 5+ readers

Poo
Nicola Davies
Some parents may be appalled that a title such as this has been shortlisted for a prestigious award but the award in question is the Blue Peter award, which, not surprisingly is chosen by children. Talk about taking a subject...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/08/2005
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Barefoot Book Of Knights
John Matthews
Winner of the Storytelling World Award in 2004. This book is a terrific gift and is sure to capture any child’s imagination, Knights both brave and not so brave are depicted in this wonderful collection of stories from around the world...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/07/2005
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Adventures Of The Little Wooden Horse
Ursula Moray Williams
Dashing, proud and brave, Uncle Peder had never made so fine a horse before. The little wooden horse loves Uncle Peder like a father and hopes never to leave him. When the toymaker falls on hard times, the little wooden...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 18/07/2005
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The Conquerors
David Mckee
In this masterpiece for all ages, best-selling illustrator David McKee has created a miniature morality tale. The General leads his army into one country after another, subjugating the population and bringing them under his command; they are the Conquerors. Finally,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2005
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Old Tom at the Beach
Leigh Hobbs
A wonderful book particularly for those young children who are experiencing the beach for the first time.  Old Tom’s adventures will have your child in absolute stitches as he gets into all sorts of trouble and meets some amazing characters...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2005
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Do as you would be done by ...
Hugh Salmon and Anthony Stileman
This privately published book is one of Lovereading's bestsellers. Every parent who we have shown it to has bought a copy. Furthermore a Primary School Head, having seen it, said "Every primary school child should read this book" - and...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 02/05/2005
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A Spider Bought A Bicycle
Michael Rosen
Age 6+ This collection is an ideal introduction to the joys of poetry. Favourite children's poet Michael Rosen knows just what will appeal most to children. Deliberately wide-ranging, it includes the work of classic poets such as Tennyson and Coleridge...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 18/04/2005
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Fergus Crane
Paul Stewart
A deservedly prize-winning title, Fergus Crane is a delightful, fantastical romp with a nautical theme. Young Fergus Crane receives a mysterious invitation to join the School Ship Betty-Jeanne. What he finds on board from the sinister headmaster Captain Claw through...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/04/2005
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Wriggle And Roar!
Julia Donaldson
Age 0-5+ Giggle along to these wonderful rhymes whether you’re with your toddler in the nursery or the car. Full of action and noise it’s guaranteed to get kids engaged and stimulated to love poetry. Julia’s verse jumps off the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2005
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Dougal's Deep-sea Diary
Simon Bartram
Shortlisted for 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal. Meet Dougal, who’s off on holiday doing what he likes best – deep-sea diving. He’d really love to see a mermaid or find the Lost City of Atlantis, and he doesn’t mind helping out...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2005
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I Can, You Can, Toucan!
Sue Mayfield
Everyone is different and some people are better at doing certain things than other people.  I Can, You Can, Toucan tells the story of 3 friends: one tall, one short and one who can fly.  Together they can do everything, but...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/03/2005
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The Magic Footprints
Melissa Balfour
A wonderful story of friendship between neighbours and the magical surprise that brings them together in an unforgettable adventure.  Green Bananas make reading fun.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/03/2005
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Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum
Julia Donaldson
Age 5+ Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum is packed with all sorts of hilarious poems and rhymes. This book comes complete with some fantastic illustrations by Nick Sharratt.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2005
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Ellie, and the Cat!
Malorie Blackman
A terrific and, you could say, terrifying 'tail' that will ensure any child who reads it will think twice before being rude or act like a spoilt child again or they might be turned into a cat!!! Heaven forbid.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/01/2005
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The Penguin Who Wanted to Learn
Jill Tomlinson
An absolute must for all those who love animals.  Otto is the first penguin chick to be born that year and he has to teach all the other chicks to swim, to dive and so on, but of course he...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/12/2004
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The Usborne Book of Poems For Young Children
Philip Hawthorn
Age 6+ This is a beautifully illustrated anthology of verse ranging from classics written by Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll to exciting new contemporary poets. Covering many different themes and moods, each one will show children how inspiring and magical...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 26/11/2004
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The Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
A cat’s eye view of the world is not exactly the same as a humans! Tuffy’s got no problems with the trail of delicious victims he brings into the house. A bird, a mouse – they are both delicious. In...
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Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 25/11/2004
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The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
The trials and tribulations of a disastrous new girl at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches a gloriously witchy boarding school, The Worst Witch has magic galore. Unfortunately for Mildred Hubble, most of it has a habit of going badly wrong....
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Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 25/11/2004
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The Hodgeheg
Dick King-smith
This is an absolutely charming modern classic from one of Britain’s all-time favourite authors.  There is no-one more impressive when it comes to animal stories than Dick King-Smith and this one is our favourite. The Hodegheg has everything – humour,...
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Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 25/11/2004
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Felix The Fast Tractor And The Coal Delivery
Catherine Cannon
Wonderful simple text interspersed with some bright bold illustrations as well as some useful fact wheels will provide hours of entertainment at any time of the day or night. When snow seems to get the better of a coal delivery,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 19/11/2004
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Fairy Tales Of Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen, Naomi Lewis
Thumbelina, The Nightingale, The Ugly Duckling and The Princess and the Pea, are all here in a wonderful collection of stories written by Hans Christian Anderson. Some of the stories are very moralistic, yet retain a mischievous sense of humour....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2004
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Thomas the Tank Engine (The Railway Series No. 2)
W. Awdry
This is where it all began for Thomas the Tank Engine. In this story we meet a very cheeky Thomas for the first time and follow his adventures as he proves himself to be a ‘very useful’ engine, so much...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2004
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Pinocchio, Gift Edition - Book with Story DVD
Katie Daynes
 Find out whether the much loved puppet Pinocchio is doomed to be wooden forever.  Based on the wonderful classic story this retelling is 64 pages in length this edition comes complete with a story DVD.  It's one of the titles...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 24/09/2004
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Barefoot Book Of Pirates
Richard Walker
Most boys and some girls (Pirate Grace O’Malley is featured here) are mad about pirates and without doubt this is the book for them.  Whilst reading the stories and admiring the wonderfully colourful illustrations they can re-enact the life and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 17/09/2004
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Hoppy Birthday, Jo-jo!
Pippa Goodhart
The perfect story for that young child who is not quite convinced that having a baby brother or sister is a good idea.  Reading this will change their mind immediately and provide a great deal of fun along the way as...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2004
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Green Bananas: Shout, Show and Tell!
Kate Agnew
Containing three related short stories in and around the classrom for first readers this book is ideal for children who are beginning to want to read longer stories than those in most picture books.  There is only a small amount...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2004
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Barefoot Book Of Ballet Stories
Jane Yolen
A sumptuous book that brings to life the excitement and wonder of ballet and the stage for every budding ballerina.  Children and adults will be transported into the magical world of the best known ballets, from Swan Lake...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2004
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The Princess and the Pea
J Bingham
'The Princess And The Pea' is a children's classic and a favourite of little girls everywhere. This specially bound gift edition for young readers is printed in hardback format, with a ribbon marker and memorable illustrations.
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Format: Hardback - Released: 30/07/2004
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Princess Ellie to the Rescue
Diana Kimpton
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! And she's fed up with being a princess! She'd much rather be riding one of her four gorgeous ponies.  Full of authentic pony facts and sparkly princessy detail this series is sure to set the mind...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 30/07/2004
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The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set
Arnold Lobel
Anne Fine, July 2011 Guest Editor: "It’s hard to believe the Frog and Toad books were originally designed as first readers. They’re so good and human and funny. I’ve yet to find the child who doesn’t love the whole set....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2004
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