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Looking after your mental health
Price - 6.99 Pounds
We talk about our physical health - but not so much about how we’re feeling. With lots of practical advice, this lively, accessible guide explains why we have emotions, and what can influence them. Covering everything from friendships, social media and bullying to divorce, depression and eating disorders, this is an essential book for young people.

Very Easy Guitar Tunes
£5.99
This lively book explains all aspects of guitar technique and provides a fascinating mix of well-known and less familiar pieces to play.... With over 50 pieces in single-line format to promote thorough knowledge of first position and experiments and activities help young players explore musicianship and music-making. Includes 50 reward stickers. Listen to the tunes on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.
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The Usborne book of art
£20.00
The story of western art, from ancient Egyptian tomb decorations to modern art illustrated with over 200 of the world’s greatest works of art.... Clearly and simply describes the major art movements and styles of painting, from portraits to still life, illustrated with works by the grand masters. A very readable guide to the history of art , including the often perplexing modern art, and an essential reference for every family library. Includes links to view thousands more artworks online, via the Usborne Quicklinks website. A bind-up of Introduction to Art and Introduction to Modern Art.
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Book of art
£12.99

Introduction to modern art
£9.99
Explains the development of modern art in a simple, straightforward way, with over 100 photographs of major art works.... Covers all the key movements in modern art, from the avant-garde of the 19th century to the sometimes perplexing contemporary art of the 21st century. Includes a time line of art movements, short biographies of major artists and a glossary of art terms. Written in consultation with art expert and broadcaster, Tim Marlow. Includes internet links to recommended websites with online galleries, virtual tours and art games and activities.
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First book of art
£7.99
An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists from around the world, with arty things to make and do inspired by some of the artists’ methods and ideas.... Activities include fruity faces in the style of Arcimboldo, ancient Egyptian hippo statues, Rousseau-like jungle-print birds, and lots more. Includes full-colour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and with highlighted points to spot and think about on each page. An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists for young children.
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Famous paintings
£6.99
Thirty illustrated cards full of interesting facts about some of the world’s most beloved paintings.... Each card has an image of a famous painting on one side and fascinating facts on the reverse, including the story behind the painting, when, where and by whom it was painted and interesting details. Includes paintings by da Vinci, Vermeer, Kandinsky, Pollock, Rousseau, Monet, van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Dali and Matisse.
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Art treasury
£12.99
Exciting introduction to famous artists and artworks, with simple, practical projects based on the techniques used by the artists.... Contains 22 famous works by a wide range of artists, including Monet, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and Damien Hirst. Young artists can create Degas pastel dancers, a Rousseau jungle scene and Van Gogh swirly landscapes amongst other projects. Also tells the story behind the works of art and the artists who painted them. A perfect gift for any child with an interest in art.
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Titanic
£5.99
A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles.... Brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" ship and its doomed maiden voyage. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 3 is for readers who want to tackle longer stories.
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Nelson Mandela
£5.99
The complete story of the life of Nelson Mandela: one of the most famous names in modern history.... Includes insight into Mandela's rural childhood, his time with the ANC, his fight against apartheid, his time undercover as 'The Black Pimpernel', the 27 years he spent in prison and finally his appointment as South Africa’s first black president. A moving story of how a country's most wanted fugitive became its greatest leader. Includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Mandela's life and times.
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Children's cupcake kit
£14.99
An irresistible gift set to bake delicious and colourful cupcakes, all presented in a stunning storage box.... The beautifully illustrated recipe book has step-by-step instructions for making 23 different kinds of cupcakes, including red velvet, chocolate marble and spiced apple. Includes suggestions for adapting the recipes for different flavours, and ideas and tips for decorations. Contains 380 cupcake cases in two sizes – enough to make each recipe in the book once – plus 20 cupcake toppers.
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Chocolates and sweets to make
£5.99
Packed with really easy and totally delicious recipes for children to cook, eat or give away as presents.... Recipes include chocolate bugs, chocolate-dipped fruit, peppermint creams, mini florentines, chocolate fudge and lots more. Includes fun ideas for gift-wrapping the sweets and making sparkling gift tags. Each recipe is explained with simple, step-by-step picture instructions and photos of the finished results.
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Making sweets
£9.99
Making sweets
... Full of easy and delicious recipes for making sweets including traditional sweetshop favourites as well as modern recipes. Recipes include peppermint cream canes, peanut butter and chocolate cups, rainbow sherbet crystals, lemonade candies and jelly sweets. All the recipes are suitable for young cooks, with a little help at key stages, and no boiling sugar is involved. Includes templates and ideas for delightful sweet wrappers and boxes to give the sweets as gifts.
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It only happens in movies
£7.99
Bad boys turned good, kisses in the rain, climbing through bedroom windows... It only happens in the movies.
... When Audrey meets Harry, it’s the start of a truly cinematic romance – or is it?
Audrey knows that Harry is every movie cliché rolled into one. But she still chooses to let him into her heart...
“Holly Bourne is something special, she's got it.”
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My first writing book
£7.99
A colourful write-in book for young children, full of curious characters, unusual places and exciting ideas to help them write imaginative stories.... This book takes children on a story-writing journey, showing them how to develop characters, plot the beginning, middle and end of a story and create dramatic twists. With fun activities for inspiration, including word games, ‘story mazes’ with ideas for plot twists and writing diary entries for characters, as well as tips on writing descriptively and using similes and metaphors. A fun and creative book that will spark inspiration and let children’s imaginations run wild.
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