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Complementing the always-present three-dimensional sense of drama and interaction with the reader, every poem is gifted its own double page spread, each one exquisitely illustrated by Chris Riddell, with his distinctive insight and flair adding new layers of meaning and joy to these already magical poems.  Fifty little universes await you in this book, now available in a beautiful paperback edition. Dive on in.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685880996213,"sku":"9781915252777","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43127979311282,"sku":"9781915252128","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781915252777.jpg?v=1792599105"},{"product_id":"9781836300090","title":"Mat o' Shanter","description":"'Tam o' Shanter' is one of the world's most famous poems. Written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1790, the narrative epic continues to enchant audiences the world over more than two hundred years after its composition.   Now, written in response to that classic poem and inspired by the author's own experiences of it, Mat o' Shanter is both a spiritual sequel, a redux, and something entirely all its own. Rooted in Scotland, with appeal and accessibility for readers of all ages and from all over, this highly original and moving work incorporates an introduction to the original verse, poet Simon Lamb's full-length modern-day reimagining, and commentary in the form of an extensive - and surprising - author's note.   Bold and energetic illustrations by Scottish muralist and first-time book illustrator Ross MacRae complete the package, making Mat o' Shanter a singular and unforgettable read.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307765641589,"sku":"9781836300090","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836300090_fe85e84c-78f7-4595-b858-8ce29b275623.jpg?v=1786034540"},{"product_id":"9780231222235","title":"The Oldest Rocks on Earth – A Search for the Origins of Our World","description":"Earth has existed for an immense period of time—an almost unimaginable 4.6 billion years. If we ventured far enough into the past, would we reach a time when our planet was fundamentally different? Did it always have landscapes like those we see today, sculpted by wind, rain, and the forces of plate tectonics? When did Earth turn into the distinctive “blue planet” where life could emerge and evolve?Geologist Simon Lamb shows that the key to answering these questions lies in ancient rocks from the days when the planet was young. His research in remote southern Africa looks at some of the oldest known rocks—some more than 3.5 billion years old—which have survived unfathomable spans of geological time. He takes readers on a journey of scientific discovery, walking—and sometimes diving—through landscapes from the time of the earliest documented forms of life. Lamb unearths a violent world of volcanic eruptions, natural disasters, and profound geological forces in the deep ocean, along ancient shorelines, and amid rising mountains. In so doing, he shows how geologists work and think, and how they read rocks and decipher what they tell us about the past. Finding the foundations of our world, The Oldest Rocks on Earth sheds light on why Earth is the only planet known to harbor life and what this might tell us about our future.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367855599989,"sku":"9780231222235","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"my-favourite-day","title":"My Favourite Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful anthology of poems by five experienced poets looks at all our favourite things to do in a day. 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