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BOOK GIVEAWAYS

A fantastic range of books and DVDs for you to win in our May giveaways - EAT & STARS PICTURE BOOKS, SHAKESPEARE STORIES, OLYMPICS/QUEEN, HORRID HENRY JOKE BOOK, HORRID HENRY DVD, FRENCH, LOVE2READ PHOTO BOOK, LONDON STICKER BOOK. Full details and entry form.

Book websites

Many publishers have super websites featuring favourite characters from their books. Use these sites with your child to extend their enjoyment of their favourite books.

	Hollow Earth Hollow Earth is the thrilling debut novel from bestselling brother and sister team, John and Carole E. Barrowman. The first in a compelling series, this page-turning fantasy for children echoes the likes of Christopher Paolini, Marcus Sedgwick and Rick Riordan. Find lots of information and activities on this exciting website.
	Gargoylz Books Read all about the adventures of fun-loving schoolboys Max and Ben, and their mischievous gargoyle friends! Keep a look out here for more books coming soon!
	Oxford Owl Welcome to Oxford Owl - a free website built to help you with your child’s reading. To help you both along the way, you’ll find age-specific reading tips, book recommendations, and lots of fun ideas to really bring your child’s reading to life. And of course, every happy reader deserves a reward. So we’ve got a special Kids’ barn area that’s jam-packed with games and fun activities to make reading more fun than ever before. Enjoy!
	Sunshine Smile Publications An online resource for the world of children’s books.It’s a site for book news and events all across the UK and showcases talented creators of books for Children and Young Adults. Sunshine Smile Publications Words inspire children like sunshine inspires a smile
	Farmyard Tales from Usborne Books Usborne Farmyard Tales are delightful stories set on Apple Tree Farm. They feature Mrs Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, Ted the tractor man, along with Rusty the dog, Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and lots of other farmyard friends. As well as story books, there are sticker books, touchy-feely books, games, flashcards and activity books, all illustrated with warmth and gentle humour by Stephen Cartwright. See the website for more info and lots of activities.
	Miffy Miffy is a lovable little rabbit in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. The first Miffy book was produced in 1955, and almost 30 others have followed. In total they have sold over 85 million copies, and inspired a television series as well as items such as clothes and toys featuring the character. Visit the website at http://www.miffy.com/ to find out more.
	World of Happy This is the website of the wonderful new World of Happy books by Giles Andreae. A fabulous new series from Giles Andreae, the bestselling author of Purple Ronnie, Rumble in the Jungle and Giraffes Can’t Dance. World of Happy is a world of LOVE, CELEBRATION and HAPPINESS. Children will love the little penguins, dancing hippos and knitting gorillas, while parents will appreciate the emotionally rich and life-affirming stories. Not just books but precious receptacles for sharing joy with all the family; not just stories but fables to teach your children about really important, deep and heart-felt values.
	www.funwithhumphrey.com This is a fun, friendly and safe new online home for everyone's favourite classroom hamster and his many fans. Filled with great interactive features – children can send in their pet pictures to Humphrey’s gallery, vote for the cutest pets, submit jokes and contact Humphrey – the site offers an engaging and rewarding online experience. It also features exclusive written material from Betty G. Birney, in the form of web-only short stories and Humphrey's very own diary available to read online, a new mini-game, School Run, funny animal videos, pet tips, competitions and downloadable crafts and projects. It has been built by London-based GR/DD, the agency behind the Webby Award-winning and Children's BAFTA-nominated Tate Kids website.