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“This super fun festive read by one of our all-time favourite children's authors is an absolute treat

With a hugely likeable lead character

Crow must master the ancient art of capturing dream essence and creating magical dreams

“With its cosy village setting

Running My Own Race chapter book and activity pack Christmas Welcome to the dazzling worldA debut coming of age story with captivating writing and unforgettable characters Young readers aged 8+ will find much to relate to in Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson, plus they'll have fun with the accompanying activity pack, which we created for Parrot Street Book Club subscribers in September 2025. We loved this inspiring and empathetic middle grade novel about following your own path and were delighted to share it with our Cockatoo