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		<title>Inspiring Heroes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up! Get ready to read three amazing stories about the most inspiring football heroes ever. In the first half, meet the amazing referee encouraging children from all walks of life into football. In the second half, discover the incredible Thai football team who play on a floating pitch! In extra time, play football on the top of a mountain, on the world's highest football pitch.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!<br /></b><br />Get ready to read three amazing stories about the most inspiring football heroes ever.</p>
<p>In the first half, meet the amazing referee encouraging children from all walks of life into football.</p>
<p>In the second half, discover the incredible Thai football team who play on a floating pitch!</p>
<p>In extra time, play football on the top of a mountain, on the world&#39;s highest football pitch.</p>
<p>Full of football action and fun facts at half time,<i> Football Heroes</i> is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.</p>
<p><b>From bestselling author of <i>Unbelievable Football</i> and <i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i>, Matt Oldfield.</b></p>
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		<title>Lost Species</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth. From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth.</p>
<p>From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to  the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise &#39;Lonesome George&#39;, meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on &#39;Lazarus species&#39; (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history &#8211; it is happening right now across the planet &#8211; but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species <i>can</i> be saved.</p>
<p>With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.</p>
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		<title>Trophy Triumphs!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest footballing triumphs ever. In the first half, read all about the last-minute goal that helped win the league. In the second half, relive the most incredible European final in history. In extra time, meet the world's worst football team, that NEVER gave up. Full of football action and fun facts at half time, 'Trophy Triumphs' is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!<br /></b><br />Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest footballing triumphs ever.</p>
<p>In the first half, read all about the last-minute goal that helped win the league.</p>
<p>In the second half, relive the most incredible European final in history.</p>
<p>In extra time, meet the world&#39;s worst football team, that NEVER gave up.</p>
<p>Full of football action and fun facts at half time,<i> Trophy Triumphs</i> is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.</p>
<p><b>From bestselling author of <i>Unbelievable Football</i> and <i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i>, Matt Oldfield.</b></p>
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		<title>Brainwave</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Focus is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can improve their concentration and grow their resilience in an ever-changing world. From coping with school after COVID lockdowns to navigating a complicated and sometimes scary world, life for your child is more difficult than ever. But there are ways they can stay on top of these changes, develop stronger resilience and switch their mindset from can don't to can do. Dr Hannah Critchlow uses neuroscience, and her understanding of children's behaviours and emotions, to guide the reader from easily distracted to fully focused with fun exercises for them to complete along the way. Your child will learn how to ride the concentration wave and become a focused student.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><i>Brainwave </i></b>is a <b>positive</b>, <b>accessible</b> and <b>practical toolkit</b> guiding young readers in how they can <b>improve their concentration</b> and <b>grow their resilience</b> in an ever-changing world. </p>
<p>From coping with school after COVID lockdowns to navigating a complicated and sometimes scary world, life for your child is more difficult than ever. But there are ways they can stay on top of these changes, develop stronger resilience and switch their mindset from can don&#39;t to can do.  </p>
<p>Dr Hannah Critchlow uses neuroscience and her understanding of children&#39;s behaviour and emotions to guide the reader from easily distracted to fully focused with fun exercises for them to complete along the way. Your child will learn how to ride the concentration wave and become a  focused student.</p>
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		<title>World of Football</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a trip around the world of football and discover the most unbelievable moments from the truly global game. Think you know everything about the world of football? Have you heard of: The amazing football match played on the ice sheets of Antarctica? The African nation that scored back-to-back gold medals? The Spanish sensation who helped lift the biggest trophy in the world? The Egyptian twins who played their entire careers on the same team? The most unusual pitch ever, in the crater of a Mexican volcano? From incredible footballers to the history of the game on each of the five continents, this book is packed full of true stories, player profiles, match stats and country facts all about the fantastic world of football.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>**Take a trip around the world of football and discover the most unbelievable moments from the truly global game.**</b></p>
<p>Think you know everything about the world of football?</p>
<p>Have you heard of &#8230;</p>
<p>* The amazing football match played on the ice sheets of Antarctica?<br />* The African nation that scored back-to-back gold medals?<br />* The Spanish sensation who helped lift the biggest trophy in the world?<br />* The Egyptian twins who played their entire careers on the same team?<br />* The most unusual pitch ever, in the crater of a Mexican volcano?</p>
<p>From incredible footballers to the history of the game on each of the five continents, this book is packed full of true stories, player profiles, match stats and country facts all about the fantastic world of football.</p>
<p><b>In the wonderful World Cup year of 2026, grab your boots and get ready for kick off, in the next unbeatable book for football-mad kids in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series.</b></p>
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		<title>A Heist Before Bedtime</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dive into the world of dastardly heists, daring escapes and bungled burglaries with this hilarious collection of TRUE crime stories!Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen? Or the true tale of the million-dollar McDonald's heist? And the story of the maple syrup mystery? Discover all about these scrapes, escapes and more in this collection of super silly and utterly unbelievable true stories!]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Dive into the world of dastardly heists, daring escapes and bungled burglaries with this hilarious collection of twelve TRUE crime stories for kids!</b></p>
<p>Did you know that Albert Einstein&#39;s brain was stolen?<br />Or the true tale of the million-dollar McDonald&#39;s heist?<br />And the story of the maple syrup mystery? </p>
<p>Discover all about these scrapes, escapes and more in this collection of twelve super silly and utterly unbelievable true stories! From <i>Sunday Times </i>bestselling author, the Reverend Richard Coles. </p>
<p>These unbelievable true stories will entertain all readers aged 9+.</p>
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		<title>Cluedunnit: 5-Minute Easter Puzzles for Kids</title>
		<link>https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/cluedunnit-5-minute-easter-puzzles-for-kids/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are some eggs-tremely unusual goings-on around town this Easter - bunnies are holding suspicious meetings, chicks are going missing and Easter eggs are being stolen! Detective E.Z. Case needs a brave assistant to help get to the bottom of it all. Readers must put their puzzle-solving skills to the test to solve the mysteries and find out whodunnit and why. There are 60 puzzles to solve, for 7+ readers, ranging from easy-peasy to diabolically difficult. With logic problems, number puzzles, mazes, maps and more, you'll need your wits about you to catch the culprits.The bite-sized, five-minute mysteries are made for dipping into at home - or even if you're out on an Easter egg hunt - so grab your detective hat and start puzzling.The perfect easter basket stuffer and easter gift for kids and budding detectives.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are some eggs-tremely unusual goings-on around town this Easter &#8211; bunnies are holding suspicious meetings, chicks are going missing and Easter eggs are being stolen! Detective E.Z. Case needs a brave assistant to help get to the bottom of it all. Readers must put their puzzle-solving skills to the test to solve the mysteries and find out whodunnit and why. </p>
<p>There are 60 puzzles to solve, for 7+ readers, ranging from easy-peasy to diabolically difficult. With logic problems, number puzzles, mazes, maps and more, you&#8217;ll need your wits about you to catch the culprits.</p>
<p>The bite-sized, five-minute mysteries are made for dipping into at home &#8211; or even if you&#8217;re out on an Easter egg hunt &#8211; so grab your detective hat and start puzzling.</p>
<p>The perfect easter basket stuffer and easter gift for kids and budding detectives.</p>
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		<title>World Football Winners!</title>
		<link>https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/world-football-winners/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest ever moments in world football. In the first half, discover the friendships formed at the first ever international women's tournament. In the second half, relive the action from the incredible tournament for street children. In extra time, meet Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time. Full of football action and fun facts at half time, 'World Football Winners' is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!</b></p>
<p>Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest ever moments in world football.</p>
<p>In the first half, discover the friendships formed at the first ever international women&#8217;s tournament.</p>
<p>In the second half, relive the action from the incredible tournament for street children.</p>
<p>In extra time, meet Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time.</p>
<p>Full of football action and fun facts at half time,<i> World Football Winners</i> is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.</p>
<p><b>From bestselling author of <i>Unbelievable Football</i> and <i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i>, Matt Oldfield.</b></p>
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		<title>The Secret History of Christmas</title>
		<link>https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-secret-history-of-christmas/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Christmas is a day when history is made. Take a festive journey through time and uncover the incredible historical events, amazing scientific discoveries and unique true stories that all happened on December 25th. From William the Conqueror's dramatic coronation in 1066 and the World War One truce in 1914, to the incredible launch of the James Webb telescope in 2021 and daring Christmas Day heists - a lot has happened on Christmas Days down the years. Plus, discover quirky traditions and Winter Solstice celebrations from the Vikings to the Mayans, learn about the foods people eat and festivities from around the world, and see December 25th like it's never been seen before.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>*The perfect gift this Christmas*</b></p>
<p><b>Christmas is a day when history is made.</b></p>
<p>Take a festive journey through time and uncover the incredible historical events, amazing scientific discoveries and unique true stories that all happened on December 25th.</p>
<p>From William the Conqueror&#8217;s dramatic coronation in 1066 and the World War One truce in 1914, to the incredible launch of the James Webb telescope in 2021 and daring Christmas Day heists &#8211; a lot has happened on Christmas Days down the years.</p>
<p>Plus, discover quirky traditions and Winter Solstice celebrations from the Vikings to the Mayans, learn about the foods people eat and festivities from around the world, and see December 25th like it&#8217;s never been seen before.</p>
<p><b>A unique stocking filler gift for curious minds at Christmas.</b></p>
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