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Laura Shenton
Dexter is a parrot who wants to go on an adventure. He wants to be a pirate. The other parrots doubt his ambition, but he’ll show them.
This delightful book…
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Is it possible that mermaids could be real? And if so, what would they be like?
This trippy picture book offers a philosophical exploration.
For mermaid admirers of all ages.
It’s a hot day in Llama Land. Needing to cool down, Carla the llama comes up with a brilliant idea… It’s time to open an ice cream parlour.
This book…
Sleep is Soothing. By Laura Shenton.
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Sleep is soothing…
This delightful book will encourage young readers to embrace the comforts of a good night’s sleep.
The happy little dolphin
Swims the ocean green and blue
His story rhymes
So here you'll find
Young readers, it's for you
A witch is having a party and everyone’s invited. It’s going to be so much fun.
This book will delight and amuse young readers in its playful and light-hearted approach…
They say the dragon is angry. They say he will breathe fire all over you and eat you for breakfast.
The trouble with rumours is that too many people are…
It's a lovely day for visiting the beach. Walt is very much looking forward to it.
A delight for young readers, this book is a celebration of imagination, fun and…
Huxley is a cheeky little monkey who lives at the zoo. When things get a bit boring there, he decides to escape and have an adventure.
This fun book will…
Santa forgot to put up the tree!
Only the penguins can help him now!
This book will delight young readers in its celebration of friendship and teamwork.
A beautiful little bee, Eleni is loved by many. When the time comes for her to fly away, she will certainly be missed.
Suitable for readers young and old, this…
If you enjoy books packed with zany, surreal poems, then this here paperback is for you. We are living in the strangest of times, and with that, it makes sense…
Cats and pianos
A great blend through and through
This rhyming book has plenty
Young readers, it's for you!
Sandwiched between In Rock and Machine Head, it is hardly surprising that Deep Purple’s 1971 album, Fireball, is so often overlooked in comparison. Yet, it is an essential album -…
Bold and original, Remain In Light features a fascinating blend of African-inspired music and innovative use of recording technology. Hosting the hit single ‘Once In A Lifetime’, it was an…
Hailing from Los Angeles, Sparks relocated to England in 1973. The following year saw the release of their two career-defining albums -Kimono My House and Propaganda. With detailed research this…
Propelled into stardom at an exhilarating speed due to clever marketing and virtuosity in their musicianship, particularly violinist Darryl Way, the story of Curved Air in the 1970s is of…
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Despite calls of ‘we want Blackmore’ when Deep Purple Mark four played live, there was so much more to American guitarist Tommy Bolin than being Ritchie Blackmore’s replacement. As a…
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It’s a beautiful day in Unicorn Land. A perfect day for a party.
This book introduces young readers to future tense through an engaging story as the unicorns plan their…
In April 1984, Deep Purple reformed. Fans had got their wish. Or had they? The landscape had changed since the seventies and each member had nurtured very different careers by…
This Visual Biography is a wonderful keep-sake souvenir portraying the band’s rise to superstardom, right up to 2019’s Simulation Theory tour. The largely, previously unpublished photos are complimented with a…
Kate Bush’s debut propelled her to fame & a phenomenal career. With the iconic ‘Wuthering Heights’, the young Kate captured people’s imagination with her original songwriting style & of course…
In 1998, Follow The Leader saw Korn’s success and notoriety accelerate exponentially. With constant demand for the singles, ‘Got The Life’ and ‘Freak On A Leash’ on MTV, Korn exceeded…
1980 and the earlier part of 1981 was an incredibly turbulent time for The Stranglers. Their misfortune provided the press with excellent stories but rarely was their music written about…
Embracing synth pop, an album with a darker edge to it. Commercially, a bold move but with memorable melodies & catchy rhythms, it paid off. All whilst making reference to…
In many ways, Pictures At An Exhibition is ELP’s underdog - so much so that there was uncertainty surrounding whether or not it was going to be released at all…
Meet Minty and Rinty, an unlikely duo who prove that friendship knows no bounds!
A tale of joy, acceptance, and the magic of companionship, this charming book will warm young…
Step into a realm of darkness and despair. Within this poetry book's haunting verses, the shadows come alive, revealing a tapestry of gothic elegance and sinister allure.
Explore the depths…
Hilda is working hard to make a perfect potion. With a little help from her new friend, she might just get there.
This book will delight young readers in its…
Ada Tepez has no choice but to be on the run. Being half-human and half-vampire, when the angry mob comes for her family with pitchforks and flaming torches, she immediately…
Living with paranoia isn’t nice. But it’s even worse when you’re newly married and about to go and live with your spouse on an island! Who can you trust and…
Thomas the post bear has many letters to deliver. He's never too busy for an act of kindness though.
This delightful book encourages young readers to consider the importance of…
We're all warriors, or at least, we can be...
This poetry book is a celebration of inner strength and personal empowerment.
The raven: immortalised as an eerie and unrelenting character in Edgar Allan Poe’s 1845 poem. It’s now time to let the feathered one give his side of the story. This…
There are many charming strangers at the ball, but it's the Princess who captures Cinderella's heart.
Can even the strongest bond thrive against the most challenging odds?
This soul-stirring novella…
Rainbow is pretty damn special, and it’s not just her name that makes her that way. She is gifted with an ability to shapeshift into a panther. How will Rainbow’s…
The succulence of blood, quenching an eternal thirst. Nourishing. Necessary.
But Alana doesn’t want this. Born of a vampire bloodline and doomed to seek out human flesh to feast from…
A collection of positive poems.
A novelette about the power dynamics between a female servant and the lord of the manor, this work of fiction set in Victorian England is a tale told with heart…
What kind of person would do such gratuitous damage to their own home?
The road is long and a storm is looming. Fray needs a place to stay for the…
Summer is almost here, and so are the bees!
This delightful book will intrigue and inform young readers.
We might not like it when it rains. There is always something we can do to make the best of it though.
This cosy and comforting book will encourage young…
Ella is a lonely little ghost. She would love to make a friend one day. When she goes out for a wander in the woods, her luck might just change.
…
This book is full of playful rhymes
Of animals, ones most sublime
Young readers, have a lovely time
With Some Bears Don’t Like Cherries!
For generations, the vampires of Lar have held demons in contempt. Ray isn't so sure though; she prefers to think for herself... Surely demons can't be that bad?!
When challenged…
Little Fox is hungry. It's time for a midnight snack. His mum finds the ingredients for the perfect treat... Pizza!
This fun book will delight young readers in its playful…
Liv and Grace are twins and so naturally, they have always been there for each other. As they come towards the end of their time at primary school though, their…
If it’s a tea party that Princess Tabitha wants, then it’s a tea party she’ll get! Everyone’s invited though.
This book will delight young readers in its fun and quirky…
