Having a pet is a big responsibility, and that idea is pushed to extremes in this delightfully funny picture book series exploring what it might entail to take care of a really peculiar pet! Each story features a child who is delighted with their new wild pet . . . but is about to learn what it’s really like to have one about the house.

How to Feed an ElephantÌýis a hilarious story about what might happen if an elephant came to stay.

Perfect for any child who has dreamed of an extraordinary pet, and wants to learn more about their favourite animals.

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Mirabelle’s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!

When Mirabelle’s pet dragon Violet goes missing in the woods, the sensible thing to do would be for Mirabelle and her brother, Wilbur, to stick together to look for her in the creepy abandoned cottage she disappears into. But the two just can’t get along, and Mirabelle gets so cross that she says she wishes Wilbur would just disappear. She doesn’t mean for it to actually happen though!

Can she sort things out and get Wilbur to come back? Thankfully help is on hand, as the cottage isn’t quite as abandoned as it first appears. . .

A perfect gift for Halloween and beyond!

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This new series of little books builds children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary and ideas and provides a foundation for learning in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words in relatable settings from the world around them, this book creates a moment for children and adults to discover first counting words at a pizza party.

The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share. Written and illustrated by the same winning team as ‘Big Words for Little People’, this series is special not only because it focuses on maths in a child-friendly way, but also because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

Build maths confidence
Engaging picture books with handpicked words to help young children explore maths with confidence.

Packed with educational goodness
Using 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s language expertise, these deliver big and small maths words to help children develop and grow.

Perfect for sharing and reading together
Picture book rhythm with fun illustrations and engaging narrative flow, helping grown-ups and young children talk together in a gently supportive way.

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This new series of little books builds children’s confidence with mathematical vocabulary and ideas and provides a foundation for learning in a way that feels good.

Using carefully chosen words in relatable settings from the world around them, this book creates a moment for children and adults to discover first sorting words through dressing up and having fun.

The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share. Written and illustrated by the same winning team as ‘Big Words for Little People’, this series is special not only because it focuses on maths in a child-friendly way, but also because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

Build maths confidence
Engaging picture books with handpicked words to help young children explore maths with confidence.

Packed with educational goodness
Using 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s language expertise, these deliver big and small maths words to help children develop and grow.

Perfect for sharing and reading together
Picture book rhythm with fun illustrations and engaging narrative flow, helping grown-ups and young children talk together in a gently supportive way.

More from Oxford Owl

• Vocabulary: tips for building vocabulary at home
• Series page: Big Words for Little People

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Marvin is an ordinary boy who loves spending time with Grandpa, reading comics, and making science experiments with his best friend Joe. But everything changes when he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic . . . to his amazement, Marvin learns that he is next in a long line of superheroes. Now the time has come to meet his destiny!

When the Science Fair is thrown into chaos by super-villain Mastermind and her giant robot, Marvin is the only one who can stop them. Will Marvin be brave enough to step into his power-and into his superhero suit-to become the great and marvellous superhero Marv?

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Circle loves the tower that the squares and hexagons have built and wants to make his own.

But circles, diamonds and triangles are pointier, rounder and much wobblier – making a tower is not as easy as it looks! The shapes try and try but their tower just keeps tumbling down. Can Circle persuade them to have just one more try?

One More Try is a beautifully simple exploration of the art of never giving up and the benefits of a fresh perspective. – Joseph Coelho, Author, Poet, and Playwright

A lovely (and very clever!) story about problem-solving, perseverance, and the magic of a gentle switch in perspective. – Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Author

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A highly illustrated fantasy adventure for young readers.

The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally something comes along and disturb the peace. That’s when our five brave heroes step up to save the day-there’s Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun, and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor.

In this adventure, the five heroes go diving for Candy Coral in Lake Sparkle and find more than they bargained for-a fishy-looking creature called Foam. It’s the start of a brand-new seafaring quest! Time for the gang to find their sea-legs and set sail on an adventure to the underwater city of Fishopolis!

Matty’s books make me super happy! They are funny, super inventive, and super silly.Ìý– Chris Riddell

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This flagship gift edition illustrated by Lauren Child is a glorious celebratory tribute to the strongest girl in the world.

Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in the village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other ideas. She would much rather spend her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories. Pippi thinks nothing of wrestling a circus strongman, dancing a polka with burglars, or tugging a bull’s tail.

Generations of children have fallen in love with Pippi Longstocking. Just like Tommy and Annika, readers are instantly charmed by her warmth, strength and sense of fun.

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Chi is a panda who loves to listen.

Being silent brings sounds to her ears: the swish of bamboo, the chitter of birds, and then one day, a new sound, gentle and sweet. The sound leads Chi to a boy, who blows breath through a piece of bamboo. Chi is enchanted and longs to make friends, but she is shy and hides instead.

As the boy searches for Chi and mist gathers in the forest, she must find the courage to help him-even if it means being seen…

A lyrical story from award-winning author Corrinne Averiss with beautiful illustrations from Fiona Woodcock, whose evocative and ethereal illustrations perfectly beautifully capture the remote landscape of the panda’s misty forest world. An ideal gift for young children to learn about the joy of making friends, the beauty of nature and the transformative power of music.

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Isadora is observing the night sky for a school project – her class is learning everything about space and she decides to look at the stars for inspiration.

But wait, what is that? Through the telescope, Isadora spots a shooting star that falls to Earth! After courageously finding the place where the star landed, Isadora discovers a new twinkling friend. Her name is Nova, she is a Glow Sprite and she is not supposed to be there. Even worse, Nova’s moon kitten Pluto is lost and she needs Isadora’s help to find him. Between magical campfires, space lessons, moon cheese and a glowing sleepover, Isadora will need to use all her wits to help Nova finding Pluto before her new friend has to fly back to the stars.

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