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Start a New Series

Resolving to get the family to read more is on our list of New Year's Resolutions every year. There is no such thing as too many books after all!

The perfect way to do that is to get into a new series. We absolutely love series here at Toppsta. Whether you are looking for something new for an insatiable bookworm or hoping to encourage a more reluctant reader to broaden their horizons, there is nothing better for young readers than realising that the amazing new book they just read is the start of a new series that they can devour.

There are plenty of brilliant book series for kids of all ages and we have some of our favourites available for you to win and review for us. Whether you love action, adventure, mystery, funny books or books about animals there is something for you on the list.

Try something new this January!

Georgina Atwell

Toppsta

2023-01-01

Start a New Series

That's Not My T. Rex...

Join five friendly T. Rex as they stomp through the pages of this dinosaur-themed addition to the UK's favourite touch-and-feel baby book series, That's not my.... Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse as they explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands. DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

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You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus

_______________ 'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian _______________ Get ready for a fun-filled ride and join a whole range of crazy creatures on a hilarious board book adventure! You can't take an elephant on the bus ... It would simply cause a terrible fuss! Elephants' bottoms are heavy and fat and would certainly squash the seats quite flat . Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train, and don't even THINK about asking a whale to ride a bike ... This riotous board book is filled with animals causing total disaster as they try to travel in the most unsuitable vehicles. With hilarious rhyming text and spectacular illustrations, this is a real romp of a book - perfect for reading aloud! _______________ Don't miss out on the other hilarious books in this series: You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency, You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday, and You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car. Collect them all!

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The Adventure Club: Red Panda Rescue: Book 1

Do you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club this summer!

A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.

Tilly has no plans for the summer holidays and is dreading months of boredom -- that is until she becomes part of The Adventure Club and wins a place to go track and monitor endangered red pandas in Nepal!

In the Himalayas, she meets other members of the club, rides on yaks, plants a bamboo forest and even spots the secretive red panda.

But then the red panda Tilly and her team has been monitoring disappears. Will Tilly be able to help find it, or will her first ever adventure end in disaster?

Packed full of illustrations and set as Tilly's own diary, this new series is perfect for young readers who are beginning to read on their own.

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Dave Pigeon: WORLD BOOK DAY 2023 AUTHOR

WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers! If you can read this, you obviously understand Pigeonese. You may read my book. If you're a cat and you've learnt Pigeonese . . . (HA HA HA! As if a cat would be smart enough to learn Pigeonese). This must mean if you are a cat and you are able to read this, you have taken a pigeon hostage so that you can trick them into translating the Pigeonese words into Meow. I demand you release the hostage pigeon now. My book contains TOP SECRET ideas that are NONE of a cat's business. Dave Pigeon is writing a book on how he defeated Mean Cat in order to help fellow pigeons everywhere. Cats beware! A hilarious debut for 6+ readers with black and white illustrations by the superbly talented Sheena Dempsey. 'A hilarious new series.' Angels and Urchins 'A really enjoyable read for children just moving into chapter books.' Books for Keeps 'Readers will love this action packed story about friendship, bravery and the lengths a pigeon will go to to secure themselves a crumbly treat.' Reading Zone 'I can't imagine any child not loving Dave and waiting excitedly for his next adventure.' Serendipity Reviews 'Readers will love it as it is full of daring and bravery, and much backfiring of ridiculous schemes and much crossing out.' The School Librarian

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Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire! A Recipe for Trouble

Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!

Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life!

A mysterious message sends Alice on a mission aboard France's most glamorous train, The Sapphire Express. Alice must sneak on board disguised as a pastry chef and discover which passenger is an enemy agent before they reach their final stop. But everyone on the train seems to be hiding something...

Armed with her whisk, her wits and her will to succeed, Alice has a spy to catch.

A Recipe for Trouble can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for A Spoonful of Spying !

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Galloping gargoyles ... 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling's magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ! The boy wizard Harry Potter has been casting a spell over young readers and their families ever since 1997. Now the first book in this unmissable series celebrates 25 years in print! The paperback edition of the tale that introduced us to Harry, Ron and Hermione has been updated and dressed in silver to mark the occasion. It's time to take the magical journey of a lifetime ... Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! These editions of the classic and internationally bestselling Harry Potter series feature thrilling jacket artwork by award-winning illustrator Jonny Duddle. They are the perfect starting point for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the greatest children's story of all time. Available for one year only, Harry's first adventure - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - has been emblazoned in silver and refreshed with extra content including a new Hogwarts crest illustration and Q&A with Jonny Duddle, plus fun facts exploring the origins of names such as Albus Dumbledore, Hedwig and other favourite characters.

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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams: Book 1

One of the funniest books you'll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine .

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.

Limpet's mum is opening an ice-cream shop, full of her favourite new flavours: mushroom and tuna ice cream, anyone? Roast parsnip and gravy?

Limpet's not sure about this. He likes a nice, safe life. His favourite ice-cream flavour is vanilla.

But when wicked Mr Fluffy arrives with his Mega Emporium of Amazing and Spectacular Ice Creams, Limpet knows he's got to fight back. And there are magic ingredients on his doorstep which can solve all his worries, if only he can get the recipe just right ...

Illustrated throughout with fabulous black and white illustrations by Jeff Crowther and written by the bestselling author of Boot , this story will make you fall in love with reading.

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