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0-7 years

Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett
Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. One day Sunny goes to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And what's that shadowy figure that seems to be following him around.

Don’t wake the bear, hare! by Steve Smallman
Oh no! It's the Spring Party today. The animals tiptoe past with party cakes and wobbling plates until someone makes a very loud noise - oh-oh! They've woken the bear.

Farmer by Rebecca Hunter
'People Who Help Us is a series of books explaining the roles of different people who help us everyday in the community. Each book is based on a real person as the reader follows them through a typical day at work - what they do, why, and what people they encounter.

Animal rescue by Sally Morgan
Part of a series which looks at ways our planet and people have been damaged by human activity. Each book explores ways that children can make a difference.

Healthy eating by Deborah Chancellor
Here, young readers can find out about the importance of healthy eating. The book looks at the different food groups, why we need to eat a balanced diet, and why protein is good for you.

Age 8-10

Mary Queen of Scots My royal story by Kathryn Lasky
At just 11 years old, the young princess Mary is sent from her native Scotland to live in the court of her future father-in-law, King Henry II of France. She spends her time attending balls, hunting and hawking, learning Latin and fractions and music, and playing with her future husband, Francis.

Epos by Adam Blade (Large Print Edition)
Six fearsome beasts have been cast under an evil spell by the Dark Wizard Malvel, and are destroying the kingdom of Avantia. Our hero Tom and his friend Elenna must free the beasts from the spell and save the land. Let the battle commence!

Jasmine the present fairy by Daisy Meadows (Large Print Edition)
The party fairies have been busy preparing for the fairy King and Queen's 1000th jubilee. Jack Frost isn't happy as it is also his 500th birthday and no-one has remembered. He sets out to steal each of the fairies' bags which hold key ingredients to the magical party. Rachel and Kirsty must help each fairy.

The Ultimate Survival Guide by Mike Flynn
Switch off your computer game, step outside and learn how to plot a map, make a weather-proof shelter, navigate using the stars, leave tracking signals for others to follow, bake high-energy biscuits and much more.

Nature explorer by David Burnie
Discover all about the natural world with easy-to-do activities. Open your child's eyes to the natural world, with this fact-packed guide to favourite topics including; animals, plants, birds, the weather and more.

Age 11+

City of ghosts by Bali Rai
It's 1919 and Amritsar is a city on the brink of rebellion. Riots, violence and tension spill onto the streets. Bissen Singh fought bravely for the British Empire during World War One. Now he waits patiently for news from England.

Savannah Grey by Cliff McNish
15-year-old Savannah Grey has never felt she's belonged. She keeps her distance, so she's surprised by her attraction to the new boy Reece. Then strange things begin to happen - nature, it seems, is exerting an overpowering force on the world, and Savannah learns she has supernatural powers!

Angel Cake by Cathy Cassidy
Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged. Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He's no angel but she's sure there's a sweeter side to him.

Film-making byTodd Downing
This series features a range of sports and hobbies, offering all the information budding enthusiasts need to participate. Each titles information such as clothing & equipment, step-by-step skills & techniques & information on how to take the activity further, either by joining clubs, entering competitions or getting lessons.

Flood and Fang by Marcus Sedgwick
Meet the wonderfully weird Otherhand family and their faithful guardian, Edgar the raven, and discover the dark secrets of Castle Otherhand. Edgar is alarmed when he sees a nasty looking black tail slinking under the castle walls. But his warnings to the inhabitants of the castle go unheeded.