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This is the Bear and the Scary Night. Written by Sarah Hayes and illustrated by Helen Craig. Teddy Bear sitting on a garden chair, looking scared with paws held close to his chest. — This is the Bear and the Scary Night

Willoughby Wallaby written and illustrated by Jez Alborough. Willoughby the wallaby leaping in the air. — Willoughby Wallaby

The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. A scruffy looking princess standing in a huge doorway peering at a large green dragon outside. — The Paper Bag Princess

Flashing Fire Engines written by Tony Mitton and illustrated by Ant Parker. Picture shows a red fire engine being driven by a bear. — Flashing Fire Engines

Peter and the Wolf written and illustrated by Ian Beck. A boy, dressed in a fur hat, red coat, brown trousers and black boots, carrying a length of rope over his shoulder as he stands by a dark wood with a cat, duck and a wolf nearby. — Exploring Music 1, Peter and the Wolf

Abstract painting depicting three cossacks with lances, bordered by hillside of various shape and colour. — Works of Art from Tate Modern

The Strong Little Tree, written and illustrted by Helen Peacock and Neil Reed. A tiny sapling tree is blowing arond in the wind in the middle of a field. — The Strong Little Tree

Illustration showing an Allosaurus and Stegasaurus in the foreground and an erupting volcano in the background. — Dinosaurs ROAR! Triassic Rocks

Iconic black and white photograph of The Beatles, Band, all four are playing guitars. — Pop goes the Royal Albert Hall

Ginger Finds a Home written and illustrated by Charlotte Voake.A ginger cat slinks past a dustbin full of rubbish, with its lid on the ground and rubbish strewn about. — Ginger finds a home

George and the Dragon written and illustrated by Chris Wormell. On top of mountan stands a grumpy red dragon, with long tail and spread-out wings, is snarling at a little brown mouse who is standing on one of his wings. — George and the Dragon

The Patchwork Cat, written and illustrated by Nicola Bayley and William Mayne. A stripy tabby cat sitting on a cosy patchwork quilt. — The Patchwork Cat

The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue, written and illustrated by Ronda and David Armitage. A man in a rowing boat rowing towards a lighthouse behind. Three seagulls are circling around. — Science Alive! Fantastic Light featuring The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue

This painting shows are large war ship being towed into an estuary. Plumes of crimson smoke rise above the imposing steam tug in front. The sky beyond is alight with a golden sunset. — The Second Collection of Paintings from the National Gallery

Where the Wild Things Are. Story and pictures by Maurice Sendak. A wild grey beast asleep under some strange looking palm trees. A yellow yacht is anchored in a lake behind him. — Where The Wild Things Are

Peppa Pig sitting on the magical, white unicorn, surrounded by colourful, sparkling stars — Peppa’s Magical Unicorn

Somebody Swallowed Stanley written by Sarah Roberts. Cover Image shows Stanley a stripey red plastic carrier bag floating in the ocean surrounded by sea creatures. — Somebody Swallowed Stanley

The Lion who wanted to Love. Written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by David Wojtowycz. A little baby lion cub, all alone in the middle of a desert. — The Lion who Wanted to Love

Buffy, An Adventure Story written and illustrated by Bob Graham. A dancing dog waving a wand in front of a love heart outlined in red, whilst a top hat flys in the air. — Buffy : An Adventure Story

Man dressed up in white dress, surrounded by balloons. — Create Contemporary Art

ABC UK, written and illustrated by James Dunn and Helen Bale. The title of the book in huge decorated letters, at the bottomm of the page is a sandcastle with a Union Jack Flag. — ABC UK

A Quiet Night In written and illustrated by Jill Murphy, publshed by Walker Books. A family of elephants sitting on a sofa listening to daddy elephant read a story book. — A Quiet Night In

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Dinosaurs ROAR! Triassic Rocks

Pop goes the Royal Albert Hall

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The Second Collection of Paintings from the National Gallery

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This is the Bear and the Scary Night

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Flashing Fire Engines

Exploring Music 1, Peter and the Wolf

Works of Art from Tate Modern

The Strong Little Tree

Dinosaurs ROAR! Triassic Rocks

Pop goes the Royal Albert Hall

Pip and Posy The Christmas Tree

Ginger finds a home

George and the Dragon

The Patchwork Cat

Science Alive! Fantastic Light featuring The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue

The Second Collection of Paintings from the National Gallery

Where The Wild Things Are

Peppa’s Magical Unicorn

Somebody Swallowed Stanley

The Lion who Wanted to Love

Amazing Music, Brilliant Colour (Short Stories)

Buffy : An Adventure Story

Create Contemporary Art

ABC UK

A Quiet Night In

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