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The Boss of Everyone: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank
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BOOK OF THE MONTH - This father-daughter story is knee-slappingly, tear-inducingly FUNNY! All about a little girl who takes over her dad's workplace with her fresh ideas!

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It's almost the start of another school year!

Whether your children are clamouring at the gates to get back or feeling anxious about returning, it is always an adjustment after the long summer holidays. But 'Back to School' doesn't have to be terror-inducing. 

Why not start preparing your children early with some brilliant books that will make them look forward to - rather than dread - the Big Day? 

We've picked our Top Back to School Books for you, whether your child is starting Reception, secondary school or is somewhere in between.

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2022-08-16
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I Don't Want to Go to School!

A heartwarming story to reassure children with first-day nerves about starting school!

It's Mouse's first day of school. It's Dinosaur's first day of school. They don't want to go! What if no-one likes them? School looks so scary. But when lessons start, there's a very big surprise . . .

With vibrant illustrations from award-winning illustrator Brian Fitzgerald, this comforting story with an unexpected twist is the perfect book to help children know what to expect on their first day of school. Fans of The Colour Monster Goes to School and Dash Dinosaur is Starting School will love I Don't Want to Go to School .

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Meesha Makes Friends: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. SHORTLISTED FOR THE OSCAR BOOK PRIZE 2021 ' An absolute darling of a book. Its portrayal of children who find it hard to communicate, or have specific interests that are puzzling to others, is kind, sensitive and warming' Discover Children's Books Meesha loves making things . . . but there's one thing she finds difficult to make - friends. She doesn't know quite what to do, what to say or when to say it. But one day she discovers that she has a special talent that might just help her navigate social situations - and maybe even make new friends. A warm and affectionate look at the joys and difficulties of making and keeping friends, relating to others, and finding your place in the world. Empowering and emotionally resonant, Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.

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Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame

Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. But earning everyone's trust is tricky, and when Thor's hammer goes missing, everyone blames Loki! Outrageous!
To clear his name he must:
1) Find Thor's beloved hammer
2) Uncover the real thief
3) Force everyone to admit they were wrong
An easy feat for someone as handsome and clever as Loki...

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (Book 2)

THE ONE WITH THE BIG BROTHER

The second laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney ! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!

It's a brand-new year and a brand-new journal and Greg Heffley is keen to put the humiliating (and secret!) events of last summer firmly behind him.

But someone knows everything, someone whose job it is to most definitely not keep anything embarrassing of Greg's private: his big brother, Rodrick. Can Greg make it through this new school year with his cool(ish) reputation intact?

WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID ?
50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!
Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on
Laughter guaranteed!


*BRAND NEW* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW!

And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure , the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal .

'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent

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When Things Went Wild

'Mitchell is well aware of what will make kids laugh. An observant and captivatingly funny story'
Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

A hilarious adventure for readers aged 9+ from the author of Escape from Camp Boring . When Things Went Wild is also a timely call to protect our environment.

When Kit's family move to a crumbling house in the Scottish Highlands, he's got a lot to deal with - terrible Wi-Fi, a new school in the middle of nowhere, and, as always, his annoying little brother, Jack. But it's not until the brothers find a strange object on the moors that Kit's problems really begin.

A policewoman comes knocking, and the boys learn that they have found a tracker that has been removed from the leg of a golden eagle. The illegal killing of these majestic birds is all too common, and now a pair of nesting eagles are under threat. Kit and Jack start to investigate, soon joined by Tamora - the most popular girl in school - and her younger sister, Bea.

Who is trying to harm the eagles, and why? Chief suspects are landowner Lord Cavendish, local farmer McNab and sinister game keeper Mosby . . . Can the city kids cope with the country - and catch the culprit?

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The Secret School Invasion

Hilarious, pitch-perfect stories where everyday school life becomes completely extraordinary! By a brilliant author/illustrator team with laughs on every page! Izzy's school is being merged with St Bartholomew's Primary, their greatest rivals! What will happen when the new kids join, in their too-shiny shoes and with their too-loud singing? And what if they've got a secret mission and that mission is a BAD mission? Only Izzy and her friends can discover the truth, even if they must go SO DEEP UNDERCOVER that they might not come back...

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Back On Track: Find Hope. Get Motivated. Succeed in School.

The inspirational back-to-school handbook, from the star of Educating Yorkshire and bestselling author, Mr Matthew Burton.

Over the last few years, young people have experienced disruption to their learning and school experience. In this perfect pick-me-up, head teacher Matthew Burton is here to get them motivated again.

From establishing routines, handling setbacks and dealing with anxiety, to skills for beating school stress and tapping into your potential, this is the one-stop guide for students who are in need of a bit of hope, some warm words of advice and a good old pep talk to get them going in school again.

Whether facing assessments, a big change or having to make up for lost time, this book is crammed with advice so that whenever school feels hard, readers will soon be back on track and raring to go.

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Picture Books About School

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Picture Books about Starting School

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Getting ready for school

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First School skills

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Starting Nursery and Playgroup

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Non-Fiction & Reference 6 to 8

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Fiction set in a school 6 to 8

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Fiction set in a School 9+

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STARTING SECONDARY SCHOOL

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2022-08-16
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The Boss of Everyone: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank
The Boss of Everyone: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank

BOOK OF THE MONTH - This father-daughter story is knee-slappingly, tear-inducingly FUNNY! All about a little girl who takes over her dad's workplace with her fresh ideas!

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