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Aristocratic lady in sumptuous red gown with gold embroidery and jewellery with hills and mountain in background, fabulous frocks book clubs — Fabulous Frocks (Adult Touch to See Club)

Spot is wearing red sunglasses and there are colourful shoes and clothes that Spot might need for different types of weather. There is even a lovely red and yellow umbrella. — The World Around Us with Spot

Wake up Bear, written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd. A little brow bear, sleeping in the mouth of a cave. — Wake Up Bear

The Fox's Tale, Jesus is Born, written and illustrated by Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen. Some animals and shepherds crowded in a barn all looking at a little red fox. — The Fox’s Tale

introduction to living paintings — Introduction to Living Paintings

Portrait of two grandiose noblemen leaning against a display table containing an eclectic mix of objects. — Picture This: a day in the life

Spot Can Count written and illustrated by Eric Hill. A yellow puppy,with a brown spot on its side, feeds a carrot to a brown horse. — Spot can Count

Where's My Teddy? Written and illustrated by Jez Alborough. A large brown bear striding through the forest with a teddy bear tucked under his arm. — Where’s My Teddy?

A winter scene depicting a man trudging through snow leading four Shire horses and a carriage. — The Galleries and Museums Selection I

music maestro making music around the world — Music Maestro! Making Music Around the World (Adult Touch to See Club)

The Ballet Class, written and illustrated by Adele Geras and Shelagh McNicholas. A girl in a pink tutu is in the centre of the page and pictures surroundiing this show her dancing in other outfits and positions. — The Ballet Class

The Queen in her carriage with one of her Corgis giving the royal wave. Lots of colourful knickers are scattered all around. — The Queen’s Knickers

Wind in the Willows written by Keneth Graham ad illustrated by E.H Shepard. Individual illustrations of a toad, badger, vole and mole are set against a green background. — Wind in the Willows

Rosie's Walk, written and illustrated by Pat Hutchins, a chicken is taking a stroll whilst a red fox hides behind the chicken coop. — Rosie’s Walk

Queen Victoria seated wearing crown, white veil, diamond necklace and black embellished dress. — Victorian Britain

One Year with Kipper, written and illustrated by Mick Inkpen, Kipper the dog parachuting through the air in a colourfull check parachute. — One Year With Kipper

Red brick building with two canons in front, exeter gateway to the south west — Exeter Gateway to the South-West

Degas and the Little Dancer written and illustrated by Laurence Anholt. A man in a black top hat watches a girl doing ballet, edgar degas — Edgar Degas

Sutton Hoo Helmet, copper helmet with full face mask, anglo saxons — Anglo-Saxons

We're Going on a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Osenbury. Daddy and his three little children trapsing through a field. — We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

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Handa’s Surprise

Fabulous Frocks (Adult Touch to See Club)

The World Around Us with Spot

Wake Up Bear

The Fox’s Tale

Greyfriars Bobby

Introduction to Living Paintings

Picture This: a day in the life

Spot can Count

Where’s My Teddy?

Misery Moo

The Galleries and Museums Selection I

Music Maestro! Making Music Around the World (Adult Touch to See Club)

The Ballet Class

The Queen’s Knickers

Wind in the Willows

Rosie’s Walk

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One Year With Kipper

Exeter Gateway to the South-West

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I Love Animals

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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

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Handa’s Surprise

Fabulous Frocks (Adult Touch to See Club)

The World Around Us with Spot

Wake Up Bear

The Fox’s Tale

Greyfriars Bobby

Introduction to Living Paintings

Picture This: a day in the life

Spot can Count

Where’s My Teddy?

Misery Moo

The Galleries and Museums Selection I

Music Maestro! Making Music Around the World (Adult Touch to See Club)

The Ballet Class

The Queen’s Knickers

Wind in the Willows

Rosie’s Walk

Victorian Britain

One Year With Kipper

Exeter Gateway to the South-West

Edgar Degas

I Love Animals

Anglo-Saxons

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

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