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Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children’s literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children’s book A Bear Called Paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond, and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and other artists.

Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. Now penniless and banished to a room in the attic, Sara is demeaned, abused, and forced to work as a servant. How this resourceful girl’s fortunes change again is at the center of A Little Princess , one of the best-loved stories in all of children’s literature.

Around the World in Eighty Days is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a wager of £20,000 (equivalent to £1.9 million in 2019) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne’s most acclaimed works.

It’s perfect farmyard fun for young children!

With each page containing differently themed animals from pets and farm to under the sea, this title is a perfect first word book for all young children.

The award-winning, best-selling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design.

Baby Touch: Numbers is part of Ladybird’s best-selling Baby Touch series, helping to stimulate a baby’s growing mind and senses from birth.

Introduce your baby to all of the seasons with this bright, interactive playbook.