Michael Foreman
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"A story of friendship and courage during World War I"--
"As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based...
3) Wonder goal!
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A boy describes what it feels like to score a goal that makes his soccer teammates stop teasing him.
4) Oh! if only
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Relates the chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly unleash havoc on the queen's birthday celebration.
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When the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favorite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!
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Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.
9) Tufty
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Tufty the duckling lives with his family on an island in the middle of a lake. But when the ducks fly south for the winter, Tufty gets left behind. Lost and alone, Tufty doesn't know what to do, until he finds an unlikely new friend... Join this brave little duck as he finds a new home in an unexpected place, in a new book from acclaimed children's author, Michael Foreman.
11) Happy Times
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From sunrise to sunset, breakfast time to playtime, time to go to the beach, bedtime, story time and-finally-sweet dreams time: Michael Foreman celebrates every wonderful moment of a day spent together as a family, creating special memories to treasure forever.
12) I Didn't Do It!
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Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that follows him all along the route ... but when someone tries to steal the trophy, who will save the day?
13) Cat & Dog
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When Cat is accidentally whisked away in a fish van, her litter of kittens are left to fend for themselves. A heart-warming tale about an unusual friendship from two-time Kate Greenaway award-winner, Michael Foreman.
14) Friends
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Bubble swims around unhappily in his tank. Cat wishes he could show him the world. One day, Cat has an idea to set Bubble free. But is Bubble ready to swim off into the world and leave his friend behind?
15) Cat & Canary
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Cat's unlikely friend Canary shows him the greatest time when his master is away at work. You'll never look at your cat the same way again.
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For years Joey was a war horse, pulling ambulance carts and artillery through the battlefields of World War I. Finally he returned to Albert and the farm. Now, decades later, Albert's son loves to tell his own grandson stories about the remarkable horse, including its feats in the war and of the time the family risked everything betting that Joey could win a daring race.
20) Just so stories
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Twelve stories about animals and insects including How the Camel Got His Hump; How the First Letter was Written, and How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin. Short Stories collection--Look for Short Stories spine label.