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This eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Lola has got her first ever wobbly tooth and is determined to hang on to it. That is until she finds out about the the tooth fairy. Suddenly the race is on to wobble that tooth out of her mouth and under her pillow. But disaster strikes when she loses her precious tooth before bedtime. How will the tooth fairy know to visit her?

When Clarice has to do a school project on the environment, she and her family become eco-warriors in an attempt to save a tree on their street.

Charlie and Lola have already won the hearts of readers in three winning books, including I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed. And now they’re quickly gathering more fans as an animated series on the Disney Channel.Adorably true-to-childhood and laugh-out-loud funny, Charlie and Lola chronicles the day-to-day moments and interactions in the life of two extremely endearing siblings. In this new tale, Lola has become obsessed with Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies, the best book in the whole world. It’s funny, it has pictures, and it is "very great and extremely very interesting." It’s the only book she wants to take out of the library.What will she do when she discovers that somebody else has borrowed her book?

Charlie and Lola are very excited as they will be going on a school trip to London.

With the help of Lauren Child’s wit and visual humor, Clarice Bean kindles the holiday spirit in a full-color illustrated novel perfect for family sharing—and certain to be a keeper. Christmas cannot be Christmas without the Christmas spirit, so it is important to keep an eye on it and not let it float away. Clarice Bean loves Christmas, and she’s determined to spread tidings of joy in every possible way. That means making cards to send the neighbors, no matter how unfriendly; assisting a friend in need; stepping in at the Christmas concert; and helping out at home. But as hard as Clarice tries to spread the good cheer, it becomes clear that this holiday season will look different for the Tuesday family. Mom and Dad are too exhausted to even think of hosting their usual big gathering, decorating the tree turns into an evening of calamities, and the dog eats the turkey. But as they say, good things fall apart so better things can fall together. Maybe Clarice’s creative problem-solving—and some surprise help—can inspire the Tuesdays to embrace the holiday mishaps and enjoy a day better than anyone imagined! Lauren Child’s beloved Clarice Bean is back—in a singular celebration of family, joy, and Christmas spirit.

Got a sixth sense for trouble? Read on, buster. Our favorite girl detective calls on her gut instincts in an exciting grand finale of the Ruby Redfort series. Ruby Redfort: you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. Falling through the air at 120 miles per hour? Just relax and think fast. But now even Ruby Redfort is running scared. A bunch of people want her dead, and worst of all, one of them is on her team. When your name is first on a mastermind’s hit list, do you lock the doors, switch off the lights, and wait for someone else to do something? Or do you get out there and save yourself? If you’re Ruby Redfort, genius code breaker and undercover agent, the choice is clear: death or glory. In a satisfying series finale, surprises are in store and Spectrum’s backstory comes to light as fans bid good-bye to Ruby Redfort, every smart kid’s smart kid.

A funny, touching picture book from Children''s Laureate, and Charlie and Lola creator, Lauren Child. Rat lives in dustbin Number 3, Grubby Alley. At night, when he''s tucked up in his crisp packet, Rat looks up at all the cosy windows and wonders what it would be like to belong to somebody. To be an actual pet. To have a home of his own . . . Gently exploring themes of homelessness and poverty, this is the perfect way to talk about this often tricky subject with young children and encourage them to empathise with others. At least 10% of the purchase price of every copy of That Pesky Rat sold will be donated to St Mungo''s Broadway, a charity providing help, support and advice to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. ''Clever, rewarding and hugely enjoyable'' Guardian ''Another little masterpiece from Lauren Child'' Mail on Sunday Winner of the Nestle Children''s Book Prize Gold Award

When Charlie and his friend Marv have to create an invention for a school project, Lola is interested in the idea and decides that she wants to be an inventor too.

An adventure on the wide open ocean, and Ruby is all at sea. Can she crack the case while evading the clutches of the evil Count von Viscount? Well, you wouldn''t want to bet against her.

A sweet, funny lesson in economics as only Lola can teach it Lola has lots of pocket money and is very excited to buy a new toy in the gift shop on a trip to the zoo. But she spends a little here and there, and before she knows it, she doesn''t have enough left for her toy. Big brother Charlie shares his money, but then isn''t able to get the book he wanted. With her typical exuberance, when Lola finds this out, she begins saving everything: a tangerine from lunch, bread for the ducks at the pond, and most importantly, her pocket change. Finally, she is able to help out her big brother when he needs a few extra coins. With a focus on frugality, the latest in the award-winning series is a terrific helper for those just learning about money.

The day of the school concert, Lola and Lotta are practicing the song they''re going to perform when Lola gets a bad case of the hiccups. Everyone tries to help her get rid of them, but nothing works. Will Lola be able to stop hiccuping in time for the show?

Clarice Bean, aspiring actress and author, unsuccessfully tries to avoid getting into trouble as she attempts to help a friend in need by following the rules of the fictional, "exceptionordinarily" spy, Ruby Redfort.

Lola is very excited because it''s going to snow. She says, ''Snow is my favourite and my best.'' But when the snow melts, can Charlie persuade Lola that it wouldn''t be quite so extremely special if it snowed every day? This completely brilliant audio edition features sounds and voices from the hit TV show and an extended cover fold holds the CD in place.

Today is Charlie''s birthday - he is very excited as he is having a special monster party! Lola is excited too and wants to help make it an extremely very happy birthday for Charlie. But Lola''s having so much fun, she almost thinks it''s her party - she opens all Charlie''s birthday cards, makes his friends play musical statues and, worst of all, blows out all the candles on his cake! ''This is actually MY party, not your party, Lola!'' says Charlie. Lola tries to think of a way to make Charlie''s party really special for him - so she makes special monster presents for all his friends - and everyone has a lovely time!

Lola keeps calling for Charlie''s help and each time, a concerned Charlie rushes in only to find that there is no real problem. Now that Charlie''s on to Lola''s game, he refuses to answer her calls. But what will Lola do when she really does need Charlie''s HELP!?

Flamboyant and eccentric, being noticed is what all the members of the Shrimpton family live for - all except, that is, for Maude. She prefers to blend into the background rather than stand out in a crowd. And this is very much to her advantage when they all come face to face with a rather hungry tiger . . . Sophisticated and highly decorative, Trisha Krauss cleverly uses visual clues and innuendo to embellish the tale of the not-so-noticeable Maude and her extraordinary family.

It’s so very easy for Charlie to scare his little sister, Lola . . . but just once, Lola wants to make Charlie jump. Lola tries absolutely everything she can think of, including practical jokes, dressing up like a creepy ghost, and telling a really scary story. But no matter what she does, nothing seems to work! Will Lola ever make Charlie jump?

Lola is going to the optician. She has decided that she absolutely MUST have glasses. Charlie says, ?You?ll only get glasses if you really, really need them.? But Lola says, ?I really DO need them, Charlie.?

Lola has a favorite alligator costume that she wants to wear absolutely everywhere. Charlie tells her she can''t wear it ALL the time, but Lola argues that she can. Much to Charlie''s embarrassment, Lola wears her alligator costume to the supermarket and the park. She even plans to wear it for her school talk called "All about Me!" Can Charlie stop Lola from making a fool of herself in front of the whole school?

When someone steals the winner''s trophy for the school book project, Clarice emulates her favorite book heroine, Ruby Redfort the detective.

Charlie and Lola are planning to put on a circus show, but their plans are cut short when Charlie breaks his arm. Not only is Lola worried because Charlie has hurt himself but also because he is feeling a bit sad. Can Lola find a way to cheer him up?

Charlie has this little sister Lola. Lola is always very extremely busy. Join her as she and Charlie giggle their way through a typical fun-packed Charlie and Lola-ish kind of day, from early morning to late at night! With four mini board books ideal for little hands to hold, featuring extremely good and new Charlie and Lola stories in a sturdy presentation slipcase, this is a perfect gift for your little one!

How do you catch a thief who isn’t there? Ruby discovers the perils of throwing caution to the wind as she embarks on her fourth adventure. Ruby Redfort has a lot of reasons to feel confident. Undercover agent, code cracker, thirteen-year-old genius — she’s one fearless kid, buster. Unmasking an evil villain? Done. Honing her parkour skills by climbing skyscrapers and leaping across roofs? All in a day’s work. Heeding the warning signs? Well, not so much. When a ghostly foe begins stealing from the highest buildings in Twinford, Ruby Redfort is ready to defy death one more time to capture the bandit. But fearlessness can lead to taking risks, which can land a person in very serious trouble. While Ruby may think she’s invincible, there’s truth to the saying that recklessness always comes before a fall.

"Sardonic narration will grab readers from the get-go, and puzzles laced throughout will intrigue those who share Ruby’s passion for solving mysteries." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Everyone knows that Clarice Bean is exceptionordinarily keen on the Ruby Redfort books. In her own starring role, Ruby, a genius code-cracker and daring detective, and her sidekick butler, Hitch, work for a secret crime-busting organization called Spectrum. Ruby gets into lots of scrapes with evil villains, but she''s always ice-cool in a crisis.

There’s more to most things than meets the eye—or nose—as code-cracking, wisecracking girl detective Ruby Redfort discovers in her third adventure. Wild animals roaming around Twinford? Ruby Redfort has heard the rumors, but she doesn’t quite believe them. She’s got enough on her mind doing wilderness survival training with the secret agency Spectrum, and her bad eyesight isn’t helping. But as high society buzzes with news of a very exclusive perfume formula coming to town, and some priceless jewelry goes missing, Ruby begins to sense a sinister plot in the works. Can our favorite action hero sniff out the clues in time to keep Twinford safe from evil scents? Well, let’s say this is one of those times when you gotta forget the rules and follow your nose to survive.

An adventure on the open sea challenges Ruby to crack the case of a nefarious pirate band while evading the clutches of a vile sea monster and the evil Count von Viscount. By the creator of Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes.

The endearing, utterly entertaining Clarice Bean is the star of three full-length adventures featuring Child''s wacky wit and eccentric visual energy. This boxed set contains Uttlery Me, Clarice Bean, Clarice Bean Spells Trouble, and Clarice Bean, Don''t Look Now.

Lola and her ever-patient brother get clear on some concepts in a wryly instructive board book for the younger set. Lola says, "I am absolutely not big. I am still really quite small." But what is the difference between Lola''s big brother, Charlie, and a small red ladybug, a full glass of strawberry milk -- and the same glass after a tiger gets its paws on it?