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Duck and StarfishIt’s a really bright forecast for BBC Wales's walking weatherman, Derek Brockway, as he publishes his first picture book for children with vibrant illustrations by innovative artist Suzanne Carpenter.

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Marie Jenkins's sequence of lessons ideas and resources will bring a wide smile to existing fans of 'Barbsmashive Spells Trouble' . . . and if you haven’t read Mike's novel, you really don't know what you've missed! Get this resource

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Roberto's War
Roberto's War

'Don't worry, Roberto,' says Mr Moretti. 'We'll soon have you eating like an Italian.'

Freddo can't believe his ears. With Britain and Italy officially at war, this is no time for Dad to be making Italian jokes!

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Megan and the Pantomime Thief
Megan and the Pantomime

Megan's reputation as a detective is on the line:, a missing pantomime script , foul play at the Llanafan Dog Show and the appearance of mysterious wooden carvings...her list of unsolved cases is growing.

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Matchstick Man and Other Creepy Tales
Matchstick Men

'Matchstick Man' is the first of seven stories in this chilling collection by Ruth Morgan.

Read it - if you dare!.

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Nelson to the Rescue
Nelson to the Rescue

Nelson fans are in for a treat! Misled by a mysterious message on Mike's fridge, our hero finds himself meeting the Prince of Wales, pulling a ceremonial coach and giving a TV interview in Welsh.

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When Granny Tells a Story
When granny tells a story

This magical tale of childhood is perfect for all those who value the little things, those tiny treasures replete with memory and meaning. 'Exquisite' is the only possible description for Fran Evans's illustrations. Resources are available now to support this hard-backed picture book with rhyming text, suitable for use throughout the primary school.

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The Climbing Tree
The Climbing Tree

Wake up. This is a warning from the nearly future. Readers of thirteen-plus need to take notice of this reality check from Merthyr poet and author Mike Jenkins. Smell the siles not the coffee in this dystopian vision of a future which is almost upon us.

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