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Jeremy Strong is famous for writing really funny stories packed full of comic antics, irresistible characters and compelling plots. In this superb collection of ten of his best stories, you’ll meet a lovable giant, a vacuum cleaner on the loose, a granny with romantic ideas, a pirate who hates the sea and a host of other memorable and hilarious characters. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings, this collection is perfect for confident readers who enjoy a giggle!

Little Tiger doesn’t want to go to bed but discovers that staying up all night is not as much fun as it seems… Holly really wants a kitten but what she gets is a big, scruffy cat with a crooked smile… Meanwhile a little yellow bee spies a big brown bear and correctly predicts trouble… And a new animal called a kangaroo arrives on the farm. This fantastic spread of picture books will certainly brighten up your child’s bookshelf and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your bedtime reading. These ten original stories, each starring lovable animals and providing hours and hours of listening pleasure, are all accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by much-loved artists.

Widely recognised as the greatest masterpieces of crime fiction ever written, these are the original detective stories that pioneered the detective genre. Translated into 35 languages and with sales over 10 million copies around the world, the Martin Beck series has been a phenomenon. Written by a husband and wife team from Sweden, the ten novels follow the fortunes of the detective Martin Beck, whose enigmatic, taciturn character has made him a lasting favourite amongst fans of crime fiction.

Drawing directly from the experience he gained setting up a kitchen garden for River Cottage, acclaimed gardener Mark Diacono introduces us to vegetable growing whilst doing away with jargon once and for all. Veg by veg, Mark explains the benefits, the varieties to go for, the dos and don’ts and the popular culinary uses plus all we need to know about growing, harvesting and cooking each one.

In this fun and engaging series children will easily absorb useful snippets of French as they dip into Max & Mathilde’s world - at home, on holiday and out and about! The books take a straightforward approach which allows children to incorporate simple vocabulary and dialogue in a natural, easy way. Each book comes with its own CD to inspire participation and sing-along fun!

Jacqueline Wilson is one of Britain’s best known and best loved children’s authors and this set shows her at her brilliant best. From Tracy Beaker’s experiences of life in a children’s home to Ruby and Garnet who have to deal with a new stepmother, Wilson is adept at creating realistic characters and handling real-life issues in a warm, sensitive manner. Readers will find their confidence increasing in leaps and bounds as they race through these great stories.

If you haven’t met Lunar Jim before, he’s an astronaut who lives with his friends in the village of Moona Loona - on the moon! Based on the animated CBeebies series and packed full of excitement, fun and discovery, this set of two board books and two picture books will take children on an out-of-this-world adventure!

Corgi Pups are perfect for new readers embarking on real books for the first time. Best-selling authors, from Malorie Blackman to Jenny Nimmo, line up to present first class story-telling in bite-sized chapters. Featuring black and white illustrations, each book introduces new vocabulary and offers plenty of repetition and practice together with a genuinely entertaining story that children will really enjoy reading for themselves.

Packed with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, this useful book will not only satisfy the requirements of those with a gluten, dairy, egg, nut or soya allergy, but everyone else at the table, too. With over 100 recipes, including sauces, pastry, bread, cakes, main courses and desserts, this practical yet stylish cookbook will become a trusted source of advice - and inspiration!

From the introduction of borage to the British Isles by the Romans to the nation’s love-hate relationship with Marmite, Britain has always played host to an astonishing range of gustatory traditions. With warmth and enthusiasm, The Taste of Britain visits the length and breadth of the country - to the South West for Bath Chaps and the Heart of England for Norfolk Knobs. Region by region, this exciting series allows you to discover your local culinary traditions.