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Wooden longship with large red and green sail, in an estuary. — The Vikings

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

Slinki Malinki Open the Door, written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd. Slinki Malinki, a black cat is creeping up and gripping the handle of a door, on the other side of the door is a little parrot, — Slinky Malinki, Open the Door

Fun With Spot. A yellow puppy with a brown spot on his side leaps in the air whilst holding a red, yellow and green balloon, — Fun with Spot

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

Fatastic Dasy Artichoke written and illustrated by Quentin Blake. A smiley lady wearing a large straw hat deorated with pretty flowers and a blue striped top, hugs a boy and a girl in each arm. — Fantastic Daisy Artichoke

The Story of Peppa Pig, created by Mark Baker and Neville Astley. A smiley pink pig waves a hand. — The Story of Peppa Pig

Illusration of the sea, a hill side with clouds above and arrows showing precipitation. — Dipping into Science and Nature

Vesuvius in eruption with dense black clouds above and orange lava pouring down the mountainside. — Science in Art

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

Gorilla written and illustrated by Anthony Browne. A gorilla, dressed in an overcoat, bow tie and trilby hat, gently holds a girl under his arm as he swings on a tree branch past a surprised ginger cat. — Gorilla

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

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

Red Steiff bear seated on wicker chair in cottage garden. — Bear Necessities

Five Minutes Peace written adn illustrated by Jill Murphy. Mummy elephant is in a big bubbly bath wearing a flowery shower cap, while her elephant children offer her a flannel and a cup of tea. — Five Minutes Peace

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

Floss written and illustrated by Kim Lewis. A sheepdog rests its two front paws on a wooden gate, while behind a shepherd herds a flock of sheep through a green valley. — Floss

Amazing Grace written by Mary Hoffman and illustrated by Caroline Binch. A smiling black girl wearing a pink chequered shirt and with her hair in plaited pig tails with blue ribbons. — Amazing Grace

Abstract painting depicting three cossacks with lances, bordered by hillside of various shape and colour. — Amazing Music, Brilliant Colour (Book Clubs)

Michael Recycle, written by Ellie Bethel and illustrated by Alexandra Colombo. A boy in a green recycled super hero costume, flying through the air. — Michael Recycle

Photograph of Buzz Aldrin in full space suit walking on the surface of the Moon. — The History of Space Exploration

Scottish 'croft' house with white washed walls and terracotta pitch roof, a bay and estuary beyond. — Edinburgh Jewel of Scotland

The Owl and the Pussy Cat written and illustrated by Edward Lear and Louise Voce. A white cat smiling as it cuddles a little brown owl. — The Owl and the Pussycat

Frankie and Albertine written and illustrated by Christine Davenier. A large pig twirls whilst dancing on its two hind trotters, while a cockrel joins in the dance. — Frankie and Albertine

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The Vikings

The Patchwork Cat

Slinky Malinki, Open the Door

Fun with Spot

Elmer

Fantastic Daisy Artichoke

The Story of Peppa Pig

Dipping into Science and Nature

Science in Art

Create Contemporary Art

Gorilla

Handa’s Hen

Eternal Love

Bear Necessities

Five Minutes Peace

The Second Collection of Paintings from the National Gallery

Floss

Amazing Grace

Amazing Music, Brilliant Colour (Book Clubs)

Michael Recycle

The History of Space Exploration

Edinburgh Jewel of Scotland

The Owl and the Pussycat

Frankie and Albertine

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