A collection of poems from a tenderly observant" poet who writes about what all of us can underst&. The title poem describes the poet's journey by train from Hull to London using the tones & rhythms of ordinary speech & focusing on the urban landscape of the industrial north." ...

Philip Larkin (1922-1985) remains England's best-loved poet
- a writer matchlessly capable of evoking his native land & of touching
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My granny is quite...different of that there is no doubt. In a world jam-packed with grannies youd always pick her out! Granny just loves to help & a little bit of magic always speeds things along. Sometimes though all her granddaughter wants to do is spend some normal (ish) time with her beloved granny. But will her birthday party go with a POP without any magic? ...

Oz & Lily's family have inherited an ancient chocolate shop & they're moving in upstairs. It's the perfect home.. .apart from the small fact that it's haunted. & then they discover some slid gold chocolate moulds
- with magic powers! Soon the ghosts are joined by some evil villains determined to get their hands on the priceless secrets of the magical chocolate.
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My granny is quite...different of that there is no doubt. In a world jam-packed with grannies youd always pick her out! Granny just loves to help & a little bit of magic always speeds things along. Sometimes though all her granddaughter wants to do is spend some normal (ish) time with her beloved granny. But will her birthday party go with a POP without any magic? ...

Whizziwig is a small furry alien who has crash-landed on Earth & ended up on top of Ben's wardrobe. Once Ben has recovered from the shock of this unexpected arrival he's delighted to learn that Whizziwig is a 'wish-giver' able to turn wishes into reality. But it's not as straightforward as it sounds. The wishes have to be made for someone else & by accident so it isn't long before some very strange & very funny things start happening. ...

Young children just love things that go & here is a book they will spend hours pushing along the floor as well as reading! Follow the red bus around the streets of London visiting the sights with an extra detail to spot on every page. Then close the book & push it along on its four moving wheels & go on your own journey! The perfect way for young visitors to London to remember their trip. ...

In this charming adventure from the best-selling Barefoot team Stella Blackstone & Clare Beaton readers are invited to join a curious puppy as he travels all over the world asking a colourful array of other baby animals What is the name of the baby kangaroo? HIGHLIGHTS An enchanting picture book for new babies & for family & nursery readalouds. Questions & repetition in the text encourage reader/child interaction. Tightly linked illustration & text allows for easy follow-along. Contains informative notes on each of the featured animals & their babies. ...

This is a fun sound book about the super-cute & cuddly Charley Bear! Where is Little Charley Bear? Follow the story & help find where Little Charley Bear is hiding using the sound button along the way. Every page asks for the sound button to be pressed encouraging interaction with the story as children can ask Who are you today Charley Bear? along with the recording. Children will love searching for their favourite little teddy bear in this delightful sound book. This Ladybird book is perfect for preschoolers & toddlers
- & all fans of the Little Charley Bear" animation. Its amazing what you can do with your imagination. Look out for other " Little Charley Bear" books from Ladybird! " Little Charley Bear: Ready... Teddy... Go!"; " Little Charley Bear: Its Amazing What You Can Do With Your Imagination Sticker Book"; " Little Charley Bear: Little Library"; " Little Charley Bear: Sherriff Charley"; " Little Charley Bear: Up in the Air"."
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Mick Quinn the boy from a Liverpool council estate dubbed Little Beirut always loved his birds booze & betting. They said Mick had a sixth sense for great accuracy in his playing days
- he could find a party from any range. Quinn says he only put GBP50 on each race
- but liked to stay in the bookies for twenty races a day! Sentenced in 1987 to three weeks in prison for twice driving whilst banned Micks been accused of punching Peter Schmeichel on the pitch & John Fashanu off it. On retirement though Quinn switched to the Sport of Kings but controversy led the blue bloods of racing to hang the scouse oik out to dry & he was suspended from training for two & a half years. Who Ate All The Pies? is the funniest & most honest football book youll read for a long long time.

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