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When toy robot Boot wakes up at a scrapyard, it has no idea how it got there and why it isn't with its owner, Beth. It has only two and a half glitchy memories, but it knows it was loved, which means something important to humans. Boot soon realises its emotions make it different to other robots, who just function and don't think. Boot is scared but tries to be brave, which is hard when its screen keeps showing a wobbly, worried face. Luckily Boot meets Noke and Red - other 'advanced' robots who have learned to survive in secret.

Harriet’s best friend, Lalla, dreams of being the best skater in the world - but when Harriet discovers her own natural talent on the ice, the girls’ friendship comes under threat. Will Harriet choose Lalla or her own glittering future?

Toy robot Boot has come a long way since it woke up in a scrapyard with only two-and-a-half glitchy memories. It has a home with its robot pals in an abandoned amusement arcade and has discovered what true happiness is - although, it's still not sure why humans are so leaky and weird.... But when Boot and the gang stumble upon Rusty, an old, broken robot, forgotten in the back of a testing lab, it's time to spring into action. Boot knows there's something special about Rusty, but can they free the old robot and help it find its purpose?

Delight in the wonderful story of Puss in Boots, voiced by the marvellous Tony Robinson. Puss in Boots is a European fairy tale about a cat who uses trickery to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his low-born master. Sir Anthony Robinson, known professionally as Tony Robinson, is an actor, comedian and TV presenter among other things. Tony has also written 16 children's books.

This is a thrill-ride of an adventure story, stuffed with fun, friendship and a large number of malfunctioning robot pets. Boot was once a toy robot, but it has come a long way since it was scrapped and woke back up with only two-and-a-half glitchy memories. When Boot catches sight of a robot pet it used to know - Mr Piggles - our hero and pals follow it to a beautiful green square in the city of skyscrapers. Here they find not just real nature, but also a haven for broken and rejected pets.

Jay, Summer, Dylan and their bands are headed for boot camp at uberglamorous Rock War Manor. It's going to be six weeks of mates, music and nonstop partying as they prepare for stardom. But the rock-star life of music festivals and glitzy premieres isn't all it's cracked up to be. Can the bands hold it together long enough to make it through the last stage of the competition, or will there be meltdowns?

Here is a timeless and wonderful collection from the best sources of fairy tales: Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Antoine Galland.

With music, sound effects, and all the expertise of the BBC, these traditional nursery rhymes are brought magically to life. Includes "Aladdin", "Puss in Boots", "Cinderella", and "Dick Whittington".

Join a cat who loves to wear boots as he tries to buy a new pair of shoes at the Sixpence Shoe. When he accidentally tries on a pair of magic boots, he is transported far away! Now he must find his way back with the help of all your favorite fairy tale characters. Will he ever be able to buy a new pair of boots?

Annie's broken up with Tyler and is nursing a broken heart. It doesn't help that he's now going out with snooty Kelsey. That's not all that's going on - Annie's roller derby coach has announced she will be selecting the best roller girls to form an all-star team. Annie really wants to be on it - but she knows her chances are slim. Coach organises a boot camp to help the girls prepare. Tensions run high as the Liberty Belles compete with each other for an all-star position.

Boot series - three audiobooks in one by Shane Hegarty: Boot Small Robot, Big Adventure, The Rusty Rescue and The Creaky Creatures.

Sami and Ali dream of playing for the school football team. They practise in the park every day and work hard on their skills. But acing the trials is the last of the boys' worries when they're made to feel they don't belong on the team because of the colour of their skin. Ali just wants to tackle the ball on the pitch. Now he's being forced to tackle the racism in his team too. But how can he, when he's told it's 'just banter'?

'A serious, well-behaved young black cat who leads a daring double life defeating vile villains.' When Miss Kitty sneaks out to go hunting in her beautiful boots, she gets herself into all sorts of scrapes, but on this particular night she meets the foxiest hunter of them all - Mr. Tod! This utterly entertaining tale is filled with mistaken identities, devious villains and even an appearance by Peter Rabbit.

Join Boot-Bot, a robot dog from the future, on an exciting journey through time in this animal trivia book. Starting with the dinosaurs and traveling all the way to 2024, Boot-Bot explores the incredible world of animals from the past and present. Along the way, he encounters fascinating creatures and tests his knowledge with fun multiple-choice questions.

No more chocolate! It's a new century and the government in power is called the "Good For You Party". They close down all the burger bars and chip shops and they even ban chocolate - a step too far for Huntley and his chum, Smudger. They devise a plan to beat the chocolate plan with amazing results.

A sparklingly original reimagining of this classic fairytale from one of the most respected talents in children's books. Discover the tale of Puss in Boots as you've never experienced it before.... Imagine how Jacques feels when he learns that his older brothers have inherited the mill and the donkey, and all he's got is the cat! Well, he's not fed up for long, because he soon discovers that Puss is no ordinary cat....

Mr. Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has died. His oldest son inherited his father’s auto shop. The middle son received his valuable collection of antique automobiles. And his youngest son, Hank, was given his father’s old motocross bike and gear and his pet cat, Gus.

An anthology of time’s most beloved stories, written and adapted by the world’s most well-known fairy tale authors, and narrated by a variety of great storytellers.

A selection of some of the most famous fairy stories which every child needs to foster their imagination. The following stories can be found on this title: "The Story of the Three Little Pigs", "The History of Dick Whittington", "Beauty and the Beast", "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Ali Baba", "The Brave Little Tailor", and "The Princess on the Glass Hill".

Puss in Boots, a fractured fairy-tale musical, is a tale of conquering fears, finding your truth, discovering your strengths, and standing for what you believe in, with lots of fun along the way. With 11 original songs, this classic fairy tale is transformed into a hilarious adventure that will have the listener feeling like they're front-row center at a Broadway show. Narrated by Jim Dale and a full cast, and written and created by the award-winning team behind Spin: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical, this audiobook is a treat for the whole family.