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Perfect for bedtime stories or independent reading, these books are sure to become cherished favourites in any child's library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"disaster-dad-chicken-chaos-by-karen-owen-9781804188910","title":"Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMum is going to America to visit family for a week and has left a very clear master plan for Dad, Finn and Emma to follow. 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