Phonics Readers Series

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Book 1
Book 1

Goose on the Loose

Gooseberry is practising his flying. 'Look at me!' he calls. But his friends are too busy to watch for long: they're all... MoreGoose on the Loose

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 2
Book 2

Goose On The Loose Phonics Reader

Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary ... MoreGoose On The Loose Phonics Reader

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 3
Book 3

Fox On A Box Phonics Reader

Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary ... MoreFox On A Box Phonics Reader

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Book 4
Book 4

Ted In A Red Bed Phonics Reader

Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary ... MoreTed In A Red Bed Phonics Reader

(11 reviews) 5 11
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Book 5
Book 5

Hen's pens

A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of readi... MoreHen's pens

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 6
Book 6

Fat Cat On A Mat Phonics Reader

Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary ... MoreFat Cat On A Mat Phonics Reader

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Book 7
Book 7

Shark In The Park Phonics Reader

This is a story with a phonics-based text, designed to help children learn to read. Some pages have fold-out flaps which... MoreShark In The Park Phonics Reader

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Book 8
Book 8

Sam Sheep Can't Sleep Phonics Reader

This is a story with a phonics-based text, designed to help children learn to read. Some pages have fold-out flaps which... MoreSam Sheep Can't Sleep Phonics Reader

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 10
Book 10

Mouse Moves House

This amusing series of early reading books uses phonics repetition to help children learn to read. A phonic breakdown of... MoreMouse Moves House

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 11
Book 11

Frog On A Log Phonics Reader

This is a story with a phonics-based text, designed to help children learn to read. Some pages have fold-out flaps which... MoreFrog On A Log Phonics Reader

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Book 12
Book 12

Toad Makes A Road Phonics Reader

Combining a phonics-based text with a funny story, the books in this series are aimed at beginner readers. The pictures ... MoreToad Makes A Road Phonics Reader

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Book 13
Book 13

Ted's shed

A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of readi... MoreTed's shed

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 14
Book 14

Big pig on a dig

A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of readi... MoreBig pig on a dig

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Book 15
Book 15

Fat cat on a mat and other tales + CD

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvellous collection - a brilliant wa... MoreFat cat on a mat and other tales + CD

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 16
Book 16

Hyena

Offering fascinating insight into life in the grassland, this book follows a hyena through its day as it sleeps, eats, a... MoreHyena

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 17
Book 17

Snail Brings the Mail

Hooray for snail! He brings the mail... but he's ever so slow! A hilarious story fun to share aloud together, or for chi... MoreSnail Brings the Mail

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 18
Book 18

Cow Takes a Bow

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading ... MoreCow Takes a Bow

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 19
Book 19

Croc gets a Shock

Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party! She sleeps through her alarm, misses the bus, and what's worse... MoreCroc gets a Shock

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 20
Book 20

Underpants for Ants

A humorously illustrated picture book for beginner readers - great fun to read aloud together. The ants are feeling a bi... MoreUnderpants for Ants

(3 reviews) 4 3
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Book 21
Book 21

Bee Makes Tea

A simple but entertaining rhyming story with delightful illustrations, perfect for sharing with young children, or for c... MoreBee Makes Tea

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 22
Book 22

Crow in the Snow

A cheerful story sure to entertain young children with its irresistible illustrations. Uses phonic repetition and simple... MoreCrow in the Snow

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 23
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Book 24
Book 24

Cow takes a bow and other tales

Six lively rhyming stories with humorous illustrations, perfect for sharing with young children. Stories use phonic repe... MoreCow takes a bow and other tales

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Book 25
Book 25

Llamas in Pyjamas

A lively rhyming story with humorous and irresistible illustrations, which uses phonic repetition specially designed to ... MoreLlamas in Pyjamas

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 26
Book 26

Goat in a Boat

A lively, rhyming story with irresistibly funny illustrations and phonic repetition specially designed to help children ... MoreGoat in a Boat

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 27
Book 27

Raccoon on the Moon

A funny rhyming story with phonic repetition and colourful illustrations specially designed to help children learn to re... MoreRaccoon on the Moon

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 28
Book 28

Cow Takes a Bow and Other Tales with CD

A collection of six funny stories, each told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop e... MoreCow Takes a Bow and Other Tales with CD

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Book 29
Book 29

Bug in a Rug

A lively story with simple rhyming text and irresistible illustrations, specially written for young children who are lea... MoreBug in a Rug

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 30
Book 30

Kangaroo at the Zoo

This humorous rhyming story with colourful illustrations and phonic repetition has been specially written for children w... MoreKangaroo at the Zoo

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 31
Book 31

Mole in a Hole

This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young ch... MoreMole in a Hole

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 32
Book 32

Llamas in Pyjamas and Other Tales

A collection of six funny stories, each told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop es... MoreLlamas in Pyjamas and Other Tales

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Book 33
Book 33

Giraffe in the Bath

Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day’s work – but no one will leave her in peace! This lively rhymi... MoreGiraffe in the Bath

(8 reviews) 5 8
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Book 34
Book 34

Chimp with a Limp

Cheeky Chimp has a limp.or does he? Follow his extremely tall tale as he explains why he cannot possibly help Cheetah. T... MoreChimp with a Limp

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 35
Book 35

Ape's Great Escape

Ape's in chains for stealing grapes. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but will the prison guards catch him? Find out i... MoreApe's Great Escape

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 36
Book 36

Seal at the Wheel

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful? This entertaining story f... MoreSeal at the Wheel

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Book 37
Book 37

Spider in a Glider

Spider wishes she could fly, so she builds her very own glider. But when danger strikes, can Spider save the day? This e... MoreSpider in a Glider

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Book 38
Book 38

Giraffe in the Bath and Other Tales with CD

This humorous short story collection contains Giraffe in the bath, Chimp with a limp, Spider in a glider, Hyena ballerin... MoreGiraffe in the Bath and Other Tales with CD

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Book 39
Book 39

Flamingo plays Bingo

Flamingo can't wait to play jungle bingo! But who will be crowned winner? This entertaining story for beginner readers h... MoreFlamingo plays Bingo

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 40
Book 40

Lizard in a Blizzard

Lizard has decided to make a snow machine. The trouble is, once it starts to snow, he can't make it stop... This entert... MoreLizard in a Blizzard

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 41
Book 41

Poodle Draws Doodles

Poodle loves to doodle everywhere - walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But... MorePoodle Draws Doodles

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 42
Book 42

Weasels with Measles

The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles? Find out in this entertaining st... MoreWeasels with Measles

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 43
Book 43

Unicorns in Uniforms

It’s opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything ... MoreUnicorns in Uniforms

(4 reviews) 4 4
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Book 44
Book 44

Axolotl finds a bottle

Axolotl longs for adventure. One day, she finds an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be? This ente... MoreAxolotl finds a bottle

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 45
Book 45

Armadillo on a pillow

Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy. But he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants... This ent... MoreArmadillo on a pillow

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 46
Book 46

Unicorns in uniforms and other tales with CD

This delightfully illustrated collection of six lively stories is ideal for sharing with young children who are learning... MoreUnicorns in uniforms and other tales with CD

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Book 47
Book 47

Fat cat on a mat

Fat cat is snuggled up on his mat and just won't budge. Find out why in this entertaining story for beginner readers, wi... MoreFat cat on a mat

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 48
Book 48

Iguana's Bananas

Iguana is visiting her poorly friend, Sloth. But her attempts to cheer him up go horribly wrong... This entertaining sto... MoreIguana's Bananas

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Book 49
Book 49

Shark in the Park

Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text an... MoreShark in the Park

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 50
Book 50

Ted's Shed

Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he's making? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhy... MoreTed's Shed

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Book 51
Book 51

Skunks in Trunks

A gang of excitable skunks is off to the water park for a fun afternoon. Their aquatic antics soon land them in trouble ... MoreSkunks in Trunks

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 52
Book 52

Frog on a log

Frog lives in a bog. One day, he finds someone lost in the fog... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simpl... MoreFrog on a log

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 53
Book 53

Hullabaloo at the Zoo

Have you ever wondered what happens in the zoo at night? Well, the answer, in this zoo anyway, is that all the animals c... MoreHullabaloo at the Zoo

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 54
Book 54

Fox on a Box

Hungry Fox has found a cardboard box - just what he needs to reach a series of tasty treats. But every time his cunning ... MoreFox on a Box

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 55
Book 55

Toad makes a road

Toad has moved in to a new house on a hill. But how will her friends visit her when there's no road? She'll just have to... MoreToad makes a road

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 56
Book 56

Trick or Treat, Parakeet?

It’s Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they ge... MoreTrick or Treat, Parakeet?

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 57
Book 57

Ted in a red bed

Ted is on the lookout for a new bed. Luckily, Penguin's bed store has just what he needs. In fact, the bed is so comfy, ... MoreTed in a red bed

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Book 58
Book 58

Big Pig on a Dig

When Big Pig discovers a treasure map, she sets off to find a fortune. But will someone else get there first? Find out i... MoreBig Pig on a Dig

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Book 59
Book 59

Hen's Pens

Hen just loves to draw. But when she runs out of paper, where will she start scribbling next? Find out in this colourful... MoreHen's Pens

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 60
Book 60

Adder up a ladder

Adder’s all set to start her new job at Badger’s Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she ... MoreAdder up a ladder

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 61
Book 61

Alpaca's maracas

Alpaca makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then s... MoreAlpaca's maracas

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 62
Book 62

Sam sheep can't sleep

Sam Sheep can't sleep. His friends Pup, Fat Cat and Ted can't think how to help. But does Big Pig have the answer? Find ... MoreSam sheep can't sleep

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Book 63
Book 63

Chameleon Comedian

Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn't go well. Perhaps she can use her natural tale... MoreChameleon Comedian

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 64
Book 64

Fat cat on a mat and other tales with CD

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvellous collection - a brilliant w... MoreFat cat on a mat and other tales with CD

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Book 65
Book 65

Spider Queen's Halloween

The Spider Queen wants a Halloween feast. So Weevil and his team set to work. But will a sneaky thief spoil the party? F... MoreSpider Queen's Halloween

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 66
Book 66

Ten-Pin Penguins

Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place and ... MoreTen-Pin Penguins

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 67
Book 67

Owl in a Towel

Who's that flying in the sky? It's SuperOwl! She comes to the rescue, time and again, but is everything quite as it seem... MoreOwl in a Towel

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 68
Book 68

Whale Tells a Tale

How can Whale escape from four hungry sharks? By telling them a tale of treasure, perhaps? Find out in this latest editi... MoreWhale Tells a Tale

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 69
Book 69

Cockatoos on a cruise

When Bruce and Sue the cockatoos take their little nephew Lou on a luxury cruise, he causes chaos on every deck. But he ... MoreCockatoos on a cruise

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 70
Book 70

Bumble bees on water skis

Miss Honey's class of bumble bees want to try water skiing during their lunch break. What could possibly go wrong? Find ... MoreBumble bees on water skis

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 71
Book 71

Polar Bear at the Christmas Fair

Claire the polar bear is desperate to see Santa at the Christmas fair. But first one thing interrupts, then another... W... MorePolar Bear at the Christmas Fair

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Book 72
Book 72

Gopher the chauffeur

Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story... MoreGopher the chauffeur

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 73
Book 73

Yeti cooks spaghetti

Yeti is expecting a lot of customers at his Snow Cafe. Delicious spaghetti should fill them up. But how much to make? Yo... MoreYeti cooks spaghetti

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 74
Book 74

Pangolin plays the mandolin

Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There's just one problem... She's nocturnal so she's twanging her strings in the mi... MorePangolin plays the mandolin

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Book 75
Book 75

Crab in a lab

Sam the crab loves trying out experiments in her lab- but they don't always go to plan. Can she use her science skills t... MoreCrab in a lab

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 76
Book 76

Orangutan with a van

Orangutan has a big day ahead. Tiger is moving house and he has a lot of stuff to go on Orangutan's van. Will it all get... MoreOrangutan with a van

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Book 77
Book 77

Vroom, vroom, Baboon!

In this funny rhyming story, racing driver Baboon looks set to win the Jungle Grand Prix. But her rival Cheetah will try... MoreVroom, vroom, Baboon!

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Book 78
Book 78

T. Rex needs specs

A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story,... MoreT. Rex needs specs

(1 review) 4 1
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Book 79
Book 79

Raptor on a tractor

When Raptor's tractor has to take a short cut it soon causes gridlock! Find out what happens next in this hilarious new ... MoreRaptor on a tractor

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Book 80
Book 80

Tiger deep-sea diver

Tiger and her dive team are off in search of a sea dragon in this vividly illustrated tale for beginner readers. The rhy... MoreTiger deep-sea diver

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Book 81
Book 81

Squid Lifts the Lid

Splendid Squid is the king's magician but Sneaky Sid the shark has ruined her latest trick. Now she's lost the royal cro... MoreSquid Lifts the Lid

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Book 82
Book 82

Tricycle Mice on Ice

Mike and Clyde the mice can't wait to ride their tricycles through the freshly fallen snow. But when their trikes hit th... MoreTricycle Mice on Ice

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Book 83
Book 83

Arctic Fox Rocks!

Arctic Fox and his band - with Musk Ox on keyboards; Arctic Hare on drums; and Polar Bear on bass - are trying to rehear... MoreArctic Fox Rocks!

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Book 84
Book 84

Double-decker Woodpecker

Wanda's tours are always popular - until Danny Ducky sets up in competition... This laugh-out-loud rhyming phonics tale... MoreDouble-decker Woodpecker

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