Billy and the Dragon

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Oct 15, 2023

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‘Shireen’s latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today… Uh-oh! But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won’t stand for that: off she goes on a brave rescue mission… Join Billy for a fairytale adventure with a twist.
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