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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Girl Online, the stunning debut novel from Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella, read by Hannah Tointon. I have this dream that, secretly, all teenage girls feel exactly like me. And maybe one day, when we realize that we all feel the same, we can all stop pretending we're something we're not... But until that day, I'm going to keep it real on this blog and keep it unreal in real life. Penny has a secret. Under the alias Girl Online, Penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, high school drama, her crazy family, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. When things go from bad to worse, her family whisks her away to New York, where she meets Noah, a gorgeous, guitar-strumming American. Suddenly Penny is falling in love - and capturing every moment of it on her blog. But Noah has a secret, too, one that threatens to ruin Penny's cover - and her closest friendship - forever. Girl Online title lettering: Thirsty Rough font copyright © Yellow Design Studio - www.yellowdesignstudio.com

Zoe (zoella) Sugg, Zoe Sugg (Author), Hannah Tointon (Narrator)

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Girl 38: Finding a Friend

Past and present are woven into this novel set in contemporary times and WWII Poland. Based on a real-life story about friendship and endurance in the darkest situation. Kat is a 12-year-old girl who loves working on her super-heroine comic, Girl 38 - the girl she longs to be like. But she's not brave, or fearless. At school, Gem is no longer her 'best friend'. And at home Kat is lonely while her parents are busy working long hours. She's even a bit afraid of her elderly neighbour, Ania. But when Ania has an accident Kat surprises herself by rushing to the rescue - just like Girl 38. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, and with it Kat's determination, as Ania reveals the haunting story behind the portrait of a girl she's left unfinished. Inspired by Ania - her daring leap to freedom and her search for her lost friend, Mila, who was taken away by soldiers to a 'walled village' at the outbreak of WWII - Kat unravels the mystery of the girl in the painting and finds a happy ending for Girl 38. - Ewa Jozefkowicz's debut novel 'The Mystery of the Colour Thief' published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters but regularly visits her family in Poland.

Ewa Jozefkowicz (Author), Katy Sobey (Narrator)

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Gip en el televisor

A pesar de su gran pasión por los programas de televisión, el muy joven Giampiero Binda, más conocido como Gip, jamás habría pensado en poder despegar de su sillón, volar por la habitación, zambullirse de cabeza en un dispositivo mágico y sabotear los más variados programas, creando extraños inconvenientes... Y sin embargo, en un tranquilo hogar de Milán, esto es lo que sucede.

Gianni Rodari (Author), Elisabeth Bargalló (Narrator)

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Ginormous Joe's Broken Bark: The Ginormous Joe Series

GINORMOUS JOE'S BROKEN BARKwritten and read by S C CunninghamA stunningly illustrated children's picture book about a big white huggable rescue dog who learns to stand up to a bully. Ginormous Joe is the size of a lion but has the courage of a mouse. Through his story we learn to care for animals, that good wins over bad and family love conquers all.Joe is a big white huggable dog owned by a man called Nasty Nik. Nik is not a good dog owner, he is mean to the lovely Joe, so eventually Joe loses his confidence and his bark.One day Nik abandons Joe on the streets, but luckily the kind Tuttle family find and rescue him. With plenty of love, hugs and humour,they bring back his confidence.Joe shares with us his funny look on life;'Why does Mrs Tuttle pick up my poos, it's SO embarrassing?' 'Why do the Tuttles changes their clothes every day, I have one white fur coat and it suits me just fine'. Young Mary Tuttle becomes his best friend and helps him through the embarrassment of being the size of a lion, but having no bark. The other dogs laugh at him, he is fed up and feels useless. Mary believes in him, she gives him love, hugs and courage.When a burglar visits the Tuttle's house, can love mend Ginormous Joe's Broken Bark?~~~~~~~~ABOUT THE AUTHOR / NARRATORAuthor S C Cunningham, of Irish parents based in London is a Crime Investigator, she writes Rom Thriller and Paranormal Crime novels. As respite from the suspense of her books she produces the Ginormous Joe Series with her contemporary artist daughter Scarlett Raven, based on a rescue Pyrenees Mountain Dog called Joe, who was close to their hearts.Joe was found starved, manged, dying in the street. He had lost his voice and was unable to bark. His teeth were ground down from being chained and his bones and confidence had been knocked out of sync. He was ready to give up on life when the wonderful team at SPIN Rescue scooped him up and saved him. He lived on for a few more special happy years.RIP Joe x~~~~~~~REVIEWS"Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!" Jennifer Talbot Ross, 4 Stars"This was the cutest book that touched my heart. I have a Great Pyrenees named Angel that I adopted from an animal shelter and this story really hit home for me. The author did an outstanding job on this children's book. I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too." 5 StarsFOR MORE INFORMATION;AUTHOR sccunningham.com - @sccunningham8ARTIST scarlettraven.com - @scarlett_ravenTWITTER @GinormousJoe

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Joe's Annoying Friend

Through The Ginormous Series children learn how to communicate their problems and work through their feelings. These picture books are a loving, cuddly, engaging collection of children's books showing pets discussing their 'life handling' problems and how they solve them together. A great addition to any child's home collection or teacher's read-aloud library. Encouraging thought-provoking conversation between adult and child. Do you have a child that has trouble talking to people? Or expressing their feelings? Ginormous Joe's Annoying Friend is a story about dogs with the problem of communicating their feelings, and how they solve it together. The Tuttles enjoy walking their dog, Ginormous Joe. But one day, they bring home a new friend, another dog named Mo. Joe and Mo don't seem to hit it off. She is always ignoring him and not wanting to play. One day, Joe realizes that all he needed to do was reach out and talk. This gave Mo a chance to tell him why she never would play with him. She was shy. The awkwardness between them evaporates, and they become friends, all from finally being brave enough to tell each other their feelings. This is a great book to show children how to communicate to solve their problems and work through their feelings. AUTHOR S C Cunningham Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels, she creates children's picture books, each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham's beloved family pets - Joe, Muttley, Dali (Jo), Tom and Vinnie. REVIEWS 'This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too.' 4* 'Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!' 5* "A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches." 5* "So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4" 5*

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Jo's You Are Special

Ever wish you could ask someone the big life questions? Tom and Vincent have a full list for their friend, Ginormous Jo. Being in a unique family of three dogs and a kitten, they are all the best of friends. Tom, a little white dog and Vincent, a small kitten, play quietly in the backyard until they start asking questions about life. Are they special? Why do they feel they don't fit in? They come up with a list to ask Ginormous Jo, the friendly senior dog in the house. She takes the two to heart and listens to their questions. The answers might be astonishing to the pair, but they are an excellent example of how you can learn from those wiser than yourself. But the important thing, of course, is they asked for help from an elder. She teaches them how they are already special. And that through recycling, they can help save the whole world! This darling little picture book continues the Ginormous Jo serious stressing the importance of asking questions and being honest with your elders. It helps model how children should feel free to express their feelings to loved ones older than them, and follow the advice. It stresses how anyone can be special by their personal effort to better the world. This is a great book for any children's library especially as a gift from a grandparent or older sibling. THE GINORMOUS SERIES Through The Ginormous Series children learn how to communicate their problems and work through their feelings. This loving, cuddly, engaging collection of children's books follows pets discussing their 'life handling' problems and how they solve them together. A great addition to any child's home collection or teacher's read-aloud library. Encouraging thought-provoking conversation between adult and child. AUTHOR S C CUNNINGHAM Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, S C Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels, she creates children's picture books, each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham's beloved family pets - Joe, Muttley, Dali (Jo), Tom and Vinnie. REVIEWS 'This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too.' 4* 'Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!' 5* 'A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches.' 5* 'So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4' 5*

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Jo's Welcoming Arms

Have siblings or school friends been having trouble getting along? Or is there a new member or pet in the family? Join loveable dogs, Ginormous Jo and little Tom, as a new member of the family is adopted, a ginger kitten. Vinnie is a very mischievous and curious kitten. He gets into everything. Tom, is annoyed and unhappy with the new addition. Vinnie follows him around, making all sorts of big messes. What are they going to do with this new kitten? Faced with having to take charge of Vinnie, the dogs start to help and manage his adventures. Watching out for him, they learn to accept that family means to look after each other and being older comes with responsibility. This is a great picture book for helping children understand additions to the classroom or family, whether they are pets or a new baby. Children will learn how to be responsible for the new member and that looking out for someone else is not only kind, but a new sort of responsibility, that can be fun. This Book 5 of The Ginormous Series will make a great addition to any parenting library or in the classroom. ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAM Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels, she creates children's picture books, each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham's beloved family pets - Joe, Muttley, Dali (Jo), Tom and Vinnie. REVIEWS 'This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too.' 4* 'Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!' 5* 'A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches.' 5* 'So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4' 5*

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Jo's Silly Bullies

Through 'The Ginormous Series' children learn how to communicate their problems and work through their feelings. A loving, cuddly, engaging collection of children's books showing pets discussing their 'life handling' problems and how they solve them together. A great addition to any child's home collection or teacher's read-aloud library. Encouraging thought-provoking conversation between adult and child. Looking for a way to help children face bullies? Have them follow along on the adventures of Ginormous Jo and her dog friends as they learn to face bullies in her dog neighborhood. When Ginormous Jo notices that her friend Muttley is very down. He doesn't seem to want to do their normal play activities. Jo is worried, and finally gets Muttley to bravely tell her why he won't go outside. The dogs down the street are bullying Muttley. Will Muttley stand up to them? Or will it take some help from his friend Jo first? This is a great read-aloud for the whole family or for a class working on beginning of the school year skills. Children will learn the techniques on how to stand up to a bully. This is the fourth book in the Ginormous Jo collection. AUTHOR S C CUNNINGHAM Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels, she creates children's picture books, each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham's beloved family pets - Joe, Muttley, Dali (Jo), Tom and Vinnie. REVIEWS 'This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too.' 4* 'Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!' 5* "A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches." 5* "So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4" 5*

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Jo's Secret

Through The Ginormous Series children learn how to communicate their problems and work through their feelings. These picture books are a loving, cuddly, engaging collection of children's books showing pets discussing their 'life handling' problems and how they solve them together. A great addition to any child's home collection or teacher's read-aloud library. Encouraging thought-provoking conversation between adult and child. In Ginormous Jo's Secret S C Cunningham explains the very link between listening and learning. Though the huge, white, huggable dog called Jo wasn't sure at first when her mum brought home a cuddly little kitten called Vinnie, she grew to love him with time. Vinnie was loving, playful and made her laugh a lot. Because Jo didn't want Vinnie behaving like their noisy, shouty, and greedy neighbours, she introduces him to 'Liswat,' telling him the great importance of listening and learning from others and the very secret behind her being a clever dog. Does Vinnie now know the meaning of 'Liswat?' ABOUT AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR S C Cunningham Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels she creates children's picture books. Each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start-up thought-provoking conversations between parent and child. An ex-model, British born of Irish roots, she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of music, film, sports celebrity management, and as a Crime Investigator and Intelligence Analyst for the Police. She supports causes for; Veterans, MH, Child and Animal Protection. www.sccunningham.com @sccunningham8

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Jo's Adventures II: 5 Book Boxset

5 Book Boxset GINORMOUS JO'S ADVENTURES II ** Secret, Lost Buddy, One Good Thing, Worry Detective, Missing A Loved One ** A collection of five fun adventures from The Ginormous Series. A cute pet family entertain children with their playful antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The Series is a valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children up to 12 yrs, at their level. Each story specifically addresses real-world issues like what to do if you’re lost, how to help a grieving friend, how important it is to listen and learn more, how to change the world with one small act of kindness a day, and how to tackle anxiety. This five-book collectable will warm young hearts, open their eyes to new ideas, help them understand they’re not alone, and enable parents to open a dialogue about some of life’s toughest issues in an age appropriate way with ease. A wonderful addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. Across the Series (see also Ginormous Jo's Adventures II) the animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. 'I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.” 'A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen.' “These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again.” “WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! A fantastic series!” Picture Book Print & Ebook versions available at stores. sccunningham {dot} com

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginormous Jo's Adventures I: 5 Book Boxset

5 book Boxset GINORMOUS JO'S ADVENTURES I ** Welcoming Arms, Silly Bullies, Broken Bark, Annoying Friend, You Are Special ** A collection of five fun adventures from The Ginormous Series. A cute pet family entertain children with their playful antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The Series is a valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children up to 12 yrs, at their level. Each story specifically addresses real-world issues like what to do if you’re lost, how to help a grieving friend, how important it is to listen and learn more, how to change the world with one small act of kindness a day, and how to tackle anxiety. This five-book collectable will warm young hearts, open their eyes to new ideas, help them understand they’re not alone, and enable parents to open a dialogue about some of life’s toughest issues in an age appropriate way with ease. A wonderful addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. Across the Series (see also Ginormous Jo's Adventures II) the animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. 'I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.” 'A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen.' “These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again.” “WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! A fantastic series!” Picture Book Print & Ebook versions available at stores. sccunningham {dot} com

S C Cunningham (Author), S C Cunningham (Narrator)

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Ginger Pye

Ten-year-old Jerry Pye wants a dog more than anything. And not just any dog. He has a puppy all picked out. But someone else wants him, too. So Jerry and his sister must hurry to earn enough money to buy him. When they get Ginger home, strange things start to happen. A sneaky stranger in a yellow hat starts following them everywhere. When their precious Ginger disappears on Thanksgiving Day, they start looking for the man in the yellow hat. If they find him, they'll probably find their pup. Finally, after months of fruitless searching, their determination is rewarded by a stroke of good luck and a gust of wind. Fresh, touching, and unforgettable, this book takes listeners back to a time and place alive with innocence and family tradition. Kate Forbes' lively narration lets listeners see the world through the fresh eyes of a close-knit family enjoying each other through both good times and bad.

Eleanor Estes (Author), Kate Forbes (Narrator)

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