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A little girl in a bright pink top and hijab scarf sitting writing at her desk — Malala’s Magic Pencil

Brown race horse rearing up on its hind legs. — Horses with George Stubbs

This is the Bear and the Picnic Lunch, written by Sarah Hayes and illustrated by Helen Craig. Teddy bear sitting by a lunch box and holding a silver spoon. — This is the Bear and the Picnic Lunch

Tomb painting of a pharaoh surrounded by birds and other river creatures. — Stepping Stones in the History of Western Art

Portrait of a wealthy couple holding hands in their bedchamber. The man on the left wears a long black gown and large brimmed top hat the lady on the right wears a fine green gown and frilled white veil. A small dog stands by her feet. — The First Collection of Paintings from the National Gallery

For Every Child, the rights of the child in words and pictures. An elderly woman is cuddling a baby close to her chest, both are wearing brown coats and the baby wears a brown cap. — For Every Child

Tutankahmun's Mask, embellished gold mask of this ancient Egyptian pharaoh. — Ancient Egypt

Shakespeare's Ophelia floating along a river, hands still holding a garland of flowers. — Works of Art from Tate Britain

Jasper's Beanstalk written by Nick Butterworth and illustrated by Mick Inkpen. A black and white cat stands on its two back legs holding gardening equipment including a rake and spade, in its arms. — Jasper’s Beanstalk

Vision of a lady in a trance, a red dove drops a white poppy into her outstretched hands. — Eternal Love

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

The Tortiose and the Hare front cover showing a tortoise walking to the right and a hare, front legs out stretched, just coming into the picture on the left. — The Tortoise and the Hare

Why Can't I Fly? Written and illustrated by Ken Brown. The head and neck of an ostritch beside a little bird with a herd of elephants in the background. — Why Can’t I Fly?

Yoga Babies by Fearne Cotton showing two young children doing yoga poses. — Yoga Babies

Photograph of this six foot bronze sculpture of a seated man leaning over, head resting on one hand, deep in thought. — Dreams, Poetry and the Mysteries of Love (Short Stories)

Ginger written and illustrated by Charlotte Voake. A ginger cat sits curled up in its basket eyes wide open, while peeping round the basket is a black kitten. — Ginger

I Like Books written and illustrated by Anthny Browne. A smiing monkey, wearing an astonaut suit and helmet, floats in space surrounded by planets, stars and books. — I Like Books

Well Done Little Bear, written by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Barbara Firth. A little brown bear, balancing on a rock in the middle of a lake. A little green frog looks on in wonder. — Well done, Little Bear

Elmer, written by David Mckee. A picture of a patchwork elephant standing sidwards facing to the right — Elmer

Handa's Hen written and illustrated by Eileen Brown. Two african girls are side by side smiling and looking at their black hen. — Handa’s Hen

Faster Faster Little Red Train written and illustrated by Benedict Blathwayt. A red steam train puffs over a bridge. — Faster, Faster, Little Red Train

Shh!written by Julie Sykes and illustrated by Tim Warnes. Shhh Father Christmas has his finger to his mouth as he creeps around with a sack full of presents! — Shhh!

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

Black and white photograph of Kate Moss wearing a feathered headress. — Fashion Now!

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Malala’s Magic Pencil

Horses with George Stubbs

This is the Bear and the Picnic Lunch

Stepping Stones in the History of Western Art

The First Collection of Paintings from the National Gallery

For Every Child

Ancient Egypt

Works of Art from Tate Britain

Jasper’s Beanstalk

Eternal Love

Pop goes the Royal Albert Hall

The Tortoise and the Hare

Why Can’t I Fly?

Yoga Babies

Dreams, Poetry and the Mysteries of Love (Short Stories)

Ginger

I Like Books

Well done, Little Bear

Elmer

Handa’s Hen

Faster, Faster, Little Red Train

Shhh!

Wake Up Bear

Fashion Now!

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