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The Too Perfect Set are genuinely funny picture books from Jean Reidy that are fantastically illustrated by Genevieve Leloup. The stories are great for small children as they try to find the right activity for a rainy day, the tastiest treat for a hungry day and just the right clothes for getting dressed in the morning. Cute books for children aged 3 and over!

Stephenie Meyer's award-winning Twilight saga has gathered a huge, world-wide following of teenage fans. This gripping collection includes the first three novels in the series: Twilight; New Moon and Eclipse. Stephenie Meyer has also published a fourth Twilight novel, called Breaking Dawn. At the heart of the books is teenager Bella Swan who is drawn into the world of the undead when she meets the disturbingly attractive Edward Cullen. In New Moon their relationship threatens to destroy all that is near and dear to them while Eclipse follows Bella as she makes what is literally a life or death decision. We guarantee that once these vampire stories get into your blood, your life will never be the same again! Readers from 12+ will be captivated and the release of the film Breaking Dawn is sure to generate more fans.

Kate O'Hearn's Pegasus stories see mythology and reality collide on the streets of New York City. When the mythical stallion Pegasus crashes on her roof in the middle of a storm, 13 year-old Emily's life becomes that of legend. She embarks on epic battles against gruesome monsters, desperate chases from a corrupt government agency, captivating flights astride the beautiful winged stallion and one heroic quest to save Olympus before the Olympic flame burns out. An adventure through worlds both old and new, these books have been praised by the likes of Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan and will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.

T. M. Alexander's Tribe series is full of fun and adventure and is a great read for fans of Jeremy Strong. Five friends who get into all sorts of non-stop mayhem and adventure, these three books see Fifty accidentally kidnapping his own sister, Keener forgetting he's dogsitting, Bee struggling with her birthday and the Tribers facing a difficult dilemma when their arch enemy, Callum, gets falsely accused. Should they help him?

Three books full of totally true animal stories for younger children, Jon Katz's books are sure to delight dog lovers. He tells the wonderful stories of Devon, the hungriest dog in the world whose tale was the inspiration for Marley and Me, Rose and Izzy, two hard-working but very cheeky border collies and Lenore, an irresistible labrador puppy with some very naughty habits. These books are perfect for newly confident readers and are moving, funny and entertaining.

Written by Michael Broad, the Forget-Me-Not set contains three books featuring one of the cutest little elephants you and your little one are likely to ever encounter. The bright illustrations are sure to appeal to very young children while the stories will teach them valuable life lessons. Amongst the themes included are learning to be brave, standing up for your friends and love and kindness. All the warming stories are told with a great deal of charm and affection and are certain to become favourite reads for children aged 3 and over.

Cool Camping England is a great campsite locator that features 150 of the best camping experiences in England, including 90 new discoveries. From an idyllic woodland campsite in Devon to a chilled-out lakeside site with a passion for sustainable living, the book has practical information and detailed regional maps as well as humorous reviews, colour photos and compelling reasons why the campsites cannot be ignored!

Matt Carroll uncovers a personal selection of 60 stunning cycle rides in Escape Routes. All the routes have been designed to help cyclists explore the secrets and surprises of the English countryside and coast. Suitable for cyclists of all levels, routes range from five-mile pootles to 20-mile day trips and categories included in the book include 'Jaw-dropping Views', 'Best for Pubs' and the 'Magical History Tour'. A book that is sure to provide inspiration for you to ditch the car and explore England's stunning nooks and crannies on two wheels this summer!