Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW STORY IN THIS GORGEOUSLY GLITTERY BESTSELLING SERIESThe Queen of Hearts is hosting a baking competition and Fairyland is buzzing with excitement! From Rapunzel to the Three Bears, absolutely everyone is busy baking tasty treats and Kittie is just as busy helping her clients look their best for the big event. Red Riding Hood knows her Granny is sure to win first prize - she makes the best cakes - but when Kittie and Red visit her cottage, Granny and her cakes are nowhere to be seen! And there is a mysterious paw-shaped footprint on the ground. A clue! Kittie and Red decide to investigate . . .Will they find out what happened to Granny and save the day before it''s too late?Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures:The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little MermaidThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the BeastThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow WhiteThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping BeautyThe Fair

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor readers of seven-plus, Jen Carney's The Accidental Diary of BUG (Puffin) introduces sparky eponymous heroine Billie Upton Green . . . This cheery, highly illustrated diary story, more rooted in contemporary reality than Liz Pichon's Tom Gates books, is the first in a series that's sure to find devoted fans. * The Guardian *A sparky, funny new series perfect for fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid. * Daily Mail *Fun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted, these books are pure, cheery joy * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series. * The Week Junior, Book of the Week *I really enjoyed reading the adventures of Billie Upton Green (not Bug!!)! Billie is a delightful and relatable character, and her escapades are both funny and heart-warming. I particularly enjoyed the inclusivity in the text, and it's a real joy to see such positive LGBTQ+ representation in children's books. Jen has written a real treat for younger readers, and the artwork is fabulous, too! * L. D. Lapinski, The Strangeworlds Travel Agency *Readers will love Billie's adventures, and her funny, doodle-filled way of sharing them, as much as they love the Dork Diaries or Wimpy Kid stories, and it's great too to see such a warm celebration of diverse family life. * Andrea, LoveReading4Kids *Jen Carney writes family life with warmth, nuance and a phenomenal eye for detail. Plus, she knows how to make kids laugh . . . and I mean totally unreserved roll-on-the-floor belly laugh. Billie Upton Green is a firm favourite in our house. * Emma Mylrea, author of Curse of the Dearmad *Carney's lively, upbeat Billie is a welcome inclusive addition to the world of illustrated diaries. Her two mums feel like people I know, her weariness at explaining their existence just as familiar - and Billie herself is a treat, from her passion for biscuits to her determined pursuit of the school thief. Fun, funny, and deceptively clever. * Susie Day, author of Max Kowalski Didn't Mean It *The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. is immense fun and is the first book I have read in a single sitting in a long time! It's warm, funny and has the best joke involving childbirth that you could put into a children's book! * Louie Stowell, author of Otherland *A brilliant, hilarious and heartwarming book! I'm pretty sure if I'd read this as a child it wouldn't have taken me quite so long to understand and accept my own queer identity. Amazing for normalising same-sex parenting and adoption, completely laugh-out-loud funny and a feast for the eyes with lots of fun and engaging doodles. I loved it! * Abigail Balfe, A Different Sort of Normal *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for the second hilarious diary of unforgettable Billie Upton Green!OK, things just got INTERESTING. Not only is Billie''s class learning how to P.E.E. in the classroom (seriously - don''t ask), they now have some very important contacts in the TV world. Plus Billie''s mums are keeping a HUGE secret and Billie is determined to figure it out!But, Billie isn''t going to be distracted, it''s time for B.U.G. to make it BIG!Praise for B.U.GA sparky, funny new series perfect for fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid - Daily Mail Jen Carney knows how to make kids laugh . . . and I mean totally unreserved roll-on-the-floor belly laugh. Billie Upton Green is a firm favourite in our house - Emma Mylrea, author of Curse of the Dearmad Trade ReviewThis cheery, highly illustrated diary story, more rooted in contemporary reality than Liz Pichon's Tom Gates books, is the first in a series that's sure to find devoted fans. * Guardian *A sparky, funny new series perfect for fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid. * Daily Mail *Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series. * The Week Junior *Jen Carney is literally a comic genius! As an adopted person myself, it was so wonderful to see an adoptee having fun, living her best life (with biscuits) and being basically awesome! I highly recommend this riotous read . . . My kids and I can't wait for more books from the talent and wonder that is Jen Carney! * Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths *Fun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted, these books are pure, cheery joy * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *

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Book SynopsisThe third hilarious accidental diary from Billie Upton Green (don''t call her BUG!)Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart''s books . . . a wonderful new series - The Week JuniorFun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted, these books are pure, cheery joy - Sophie AndersonThere''s an exciting addition to the Upton Green family (and it''s not whatever Mr Paws has left on the living room carpet...).But getting a new little sister isn''t nearly as straightforward as Billie expects. Why are there so many rules? It''s been weeks and weeks, and she still hasn''t been able to hold the baby up at Show & Tell.Luckily, the school musical is in full swing, giving Billie the perfect distraction. She just needs to watch out for Painy Janey, who has her eyes on the main part and doesn''t care what gets in her way...Trade ReviewThis cheery, highly illustrated diary story, more rooted in contemporary reality than Liz Pichon's Tom Gates books, is the first in a series that's sure to find devoted fans. * The Guardian *A sparky, funny new series perfect for fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid. * Daily Mail *Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series. * The Week Junior *I really enjoyed reading the adventures of Billie Upton Green (not Bug!!)! Billie is a delightful and relatable character, and her escapades are both funny and heart-warming. I particularly enjoyed the inclusivity in the text, and it's a real joy to see such positive LGBTQ+ representation in children's books. Jen has written a real treat for younger readers, and the artwork is fabulous, too! * L. D. Lapinski, The Strangeworlds Travel Agency *Readers will love Billie's adventures, and her funny, doodle-filled way of sharing them, as much as they love the Dork Diaries or Wimpy Kid stories, and it's great too to see such a warm celebration of diverse family life. * Andrea, LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisJoin Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.When Lizzie and her cute puppy Lucky go on a family trip to the seaside, something doesn''t seem right. There''s talk of missing treasure no one has been able to find for years and years, and artefacts are mysteriously disappearing in the local museum. Anyone else would shrug it off but this dynamic duo just know there is a mystery to be solved here - and they won''t leave until they figure it out!

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Book SynopsisThe brave, difficult and ultimately hopeful journey across wartime Germany of two best friends and the dog who brought them together. Tilly and Gretchen have been best friends all their lives, and Gretchen adores Tilly''s beloved pet dachshund Wuffly like he''s her own.But tensions are high in Germany in 1938. Tilly''s Jewish family are in danger - and Gretchen''s father is a train driver in the employ of the Nazis. Before long, Tilly is sent to England as part of the Kindertransport rescue mission. Heartbroken, she has to leave Wuffly and Gretchen behind.So begins an epic adventure as Gretchen makes the decision to follow her best friend and reunite her with her beloved dog - but when they touch down in England, Wuffly is immediately taken away.How will each of them fare, as German evacuees in England? And will the three friends ever be reunited in safety...?

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Book SynopsisChristmas is. . . sharing with others . . . giving gifts with love . . . enjoying the magic of the seasonJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of Christmas and all the ways to wish the ones you love a Very Merry Christmas. This delightful board book features Eric Carle''s bright and distinctive artwork from sparkling stars and snowy scenes - and you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar on every page. With it''s festive artwork and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect gift for Christmas!

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Book SynopsisAn absolutely enchanting tale . . . I adored it. Tamzin Merchant, author of The HatmakersA bold and evocative new adventure novel from Cerrie Burnell, celebrating difference and found family. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Katherine Rundell and Catherine Doyle. Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves . . .Saffy is a good girl, tired of being told to stick to the forest paths, and always follow the rules.Aurelia is a hidden girl, locked in a castle tower, dreaming of escaping the fate she''s told awaits her.Wild Rose is a fierce girl, raised by wolves, full of spells and fearlessness and cunning.Together, they will change life in Silverthorne forever.Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical . . . a story as warming and delicious as stolen porridge. Hana Tooke, author of The UnadoptablesOne of the most delightful stories I''ve read in years. Burnell''s writing sparkles like starlight, guiding you through a wild fairy tale brimming with friendship, magic and hope. Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows seriesA story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance. Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantTrade ReviewThis story is just the sort I would have loved as a girl - I adored its sparkling words, feisty heroines and spirited narrative as well as its message of loving the body we're born with - pure fairytale magic with so many twists. From the very first turn of the page it swept me under its powerful spell...I would happily have lived there for a hundred years! * Jasbinder Bilan *Wilder than Midnight is my new favourite fairy tale adventure; magnificent as a starry sky, and guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it. * Sophie Anderson *A wild, lyrical tale. * Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant *Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical. * Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables *An absolutely enchanting tale. * Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers *

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Book SynopsisFrom celebrated children''s author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight.Long ago, on a winter''s eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . .The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It''s the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.Until a prince goes missing.Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what''s been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.Together, they will unite the realm.Praise for Wilder than Midnight:''Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it'' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs''Pure fairytale magic with so many twists'' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird''[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. But mostly, it''s a story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance'' - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantTrade ReviewPraise for Wilder than Midnight: 'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *

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Book SynopsisIt's Halloween and the moon shines bright!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his spookiest adventure yet!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is out after dark, exploring the woods by the light of the moon. But what other creatures are out at night?Keep little hands busy with lift the flap tabs on every page and bold illustrations. The perfect interactive bedtime story for younger readers, The Very Hungry Caterpillar continues to delight generation after generation of children.

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Book SynopsisReturn to the magical world of The Rosewood Chronicles in the fourth instalment of this gorgeous series for fans of The Princess Diaries and Harry Potter.''You don''t have to push me away. We can survive with each other and apart. I know that now . . . but let''s face this together.''Ellie is a rebellious princess hiding her real identity. Lottie is her Portman, acting as the princess for the public to shield Ellie from scrutiny. Jamie is Ellie''s Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect the princess at any cost.Lottie, Ellie and Jamie are back for another year at Rosewood - but nothing will ever be the same again.They''re still reeling from their discovery that someone rather close to home is leader of Leviathan - the group determined to take the princess down at any cost.Together they must piece together clues to Leviathan''s evil plans. But this is far from simple - especially as an undercover Leviathan agent is in their midst.Friendships are at stake, families must be reunited and hearts are at risk of breaking . . .---------------------------------------------------------------------------Praise for Undercover Princess:''With a fake princess, a rogue royal and fairytale twists aplenty, this is the start of a fun new series'' - The Sun''Once Upon A Time fans will love this new book'' - Buzzfeed''The book is a great example of friendship and bravery'' - First News''A fun blend of school story, adventure and mystery'' - Week Junior

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Book SynopsisWho will you find in the woods today? Take a wonderful woodland walk and guess the animals hiding under peek-through flaps.Toddlers will love exploring the forest through each season, finding out about nature and wildlife, discovering all the hidden animals, and listening to the fun rhyme in this beautifully illustrated board book that has an intriguing cover with cutaway leaves to feel.Into the woods we go, where the wild animals are found... let''s listen and look all around... what''s rustling, making a stick snap, or scuffling in the undergrowth? From springtime to wintertime, what will we find? Lift the peek-through flaps and discover a mummy deer and her fawn, a woodpecker pecking a tree, honeybees gathering nectar, rabbits digging, a squirrel looking for hazelnuts, a big-eyed owl in a snow-covered tree, and so much more!Flip Flap Find! Into the Woods is a captivating picture book to share. A perfect gift for little nature lovers, i

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Book SynopsisA brand-new novel by bestselling author of Burning Moon, Jo Watson. A story of body-positivity and self-love, perfect for fans of Dumplin'' and The Upside of Unrequited.New town, new school, old problems...After her parents'' divorce, city girl Lori Palmer has been dragged across the country to start a new life without her dad.Lori realises that her new school, Bay Water High, isn''t made for girls like her. She plans to blend into the background. But, after a chance connection, Lori finds herself hanging out with Jake, the most popular (and hottest) guy at school. And, Lori is suddenly thrust into his unfamiliar and exhilarating world of water polo, parties and stargazing.As Lori''s old anxieties begin to resurface, she has to find a new artistic release. And, unknowingly ignites a powerful movement.One that causes BIG problems.When the authorities start asking questions, Lori realises that finding h

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Book SynopsisThe gripping sequel to hit Wattpad novel She''s With Me. A page-turning high school teen romance, friendship story - and revenge thriller.Amelia Collins was determined to get her head down and finish her senior year without incident, keeping her dramatic past a secret from everyone. Then she - literally - bumped into the school''s hottest bad boy, Aiden Parker and neither could deny the intensity of the spark between them. They now both know each other''s deepest secrets, and despite everything she knows to be sensible, Amelia finds herself falling in love . . .It should be the perfect Winter Break. Amelia and Aiden are official, she has a group of friends to vacation with, and for now the past seems burried. But Amelia could never be so lucky. She soon finds out her mother is keeping secrets of her own and finds herself caught in a rivalry between Aiden and his gorgeous best friend, Mason. Then the truth about Aiden''s biological father comes o

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Book SynopsisWith shades of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and FIVE FEET APART, THE WORLD BETWEEN US is a powerful and thought-provoking story about falling in love with someone a whole world apart.Alice may be bed-bound, but every day Stream Cast brings the world to her. From the streets of Tokyo to a masterclass in video games, she experiences other people''s wild and exciting lives all without ever leaving her room.But everything changes when Alice is introduced to a new streamer.Rowan encourages Alice to stop watching, and start taking control. But Rowan has a secret he''s trying to hide from Alice - and from himself.As Alice and Rowan build a bigger and more beautiful world together, their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Would you risk everything for love?PRAISE FOR SARAH''S PREVIOUS NOVEL, OUTSIDE''Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.'' C.J. Skuse''This is well-written, [and] sensitive on issues.'' Books for Keeps

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.An artist paints a beautiful young man called Dorian Gray. When Dorian sees the picture, he decides to give his soul to keep his beautiful face. He lives a bad life and he is bad to many people, but his face never changes. However, in a room upstairs, the portrait gets uglier and uglier.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.When the orphan Pip is taken to the house of Miss Havisham, he meets and falls in love with Estella. Estella is beautiful but cold and Pip decides that he will become rich so that he can marry her. Later he learns that somebody has given him a lot of money, but Pip does not know who this person is.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.When the young sailor Ishmael decides to sail on the Pequod with the mysterious Captain Ahab, he has no idea about Ahab''s plans to get revenge on the great white whale Moby Dick. Ahab wants to find and kill the whale at any cost - even if it means losing his ship and his crew.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series, written specifically to help little ones settle down for bedtime and a perfect book for children with new siblings. All Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and there''s a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime.But with the forest filled with so much magic and adventure, will Twinkle and Fizz manage to get to sleep in time?Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, this heartwarming bedtime tale is perfect for children with new siblings and will calm sleepy unicorns everywhere!This bestselling bedtime series has sold 3 million copies worldwide!Do you have all the books in the Ten Minutes to Bed series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Little MermaidTen Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterTen Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s ChristmasTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Birthday

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Book SynopsisSimon Hugo is the author of several best-selling LEGO books including LEGO Absolutely Everything You Need To Know, the LEGO DC Super Heroes Character Encyclopedia and LEGO Star Wars: Choose Your Path. He has written on a variety of other pop-culture subjects including James Bond, Star Trek and Doctor Who.

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Book SynopsisThe strangest and yuckiest secrets of the galaxyWhat does the Zillo Beast feast on for breakfast? Does slimy Jabba the Hutt ever have a bath? What are the three yuckiest things he eats? Why are wampas so cuddly? And which monster makes the scariest sound?Take a trip on the wild side and discover the weirdest facts in the Star Wars galaxy! From gross creatures and strange bugs, to disgusting food, dangerous deserts, and sinister Sith, this icky, sticky picture book is the perfect gift for young readers. and 2020 Lucasfilm LTD.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown is back with a paperback edition of his debut picture book, the lyrically mindful, humorous, musical, and uniquely entertaining WILD SYMPHONY! Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share.Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you-a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve!Children and adults can enjoy this timeless picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read-one for each animal-using a free interactive smartphone app which uses augmented reality to instantly play the appropriate song for each page when the camera of a mobile device is held over it.Trade ReviewBrown does not disappoint.... A delightful musical debut sure to be a hit at story hours. * School Library Journal *[The] author of The DaVinci Code (2003) and other wildly popular titles for adults, here offers young listeners a poetry collection accompanied by music.... Batori's cartoon illustrations are whimsically engaging. * Kirkus Reviews *Best-selling author [Dan] Brown's debut picture book offers a wide-ranging, peppy blend of rhyming poems, puzzles, motivational messages, and music. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisSpot and his friends are going on an Easter egg hunt at the farm. Can you help them find all the hidden eggs?Toddlers will love this basket-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun! With lots of eggs to discover throughout, as well as a special patterned egg to find on each spread, this fun Easter story encourages early learning through counting, pattern and colour recognition.If you loved this, why not try:Where''s Spot?Spot''s First EasterWhere are the Yellow Chicks, Spot? Spot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the BeachSpot Goes to School

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Book SynopsisThe classic story, reimagined as a fully illustrated, beautiful picture book, perfect to share with a new generation.I am Toad of Toad Hall. Motor car-snatching, prison-breaking Toad!Enter the mischievous world of Toad of Toad Hall, and join Moly and Ratty on their riverside adventures. When Moly gets lost in the Wild Wood, Ratty and kind old Badger are there to rescue him. But when Mr Toad is sent to prison and his beloved Toad Hall is taken over by stoats and weasels, will his friends be able to save the day?A story of friendship and making amends, this classic children''s book is one of the most famous animal stories of all time. Now beautifully abridged, fully illustrated and retold for a younger, modern audience, this edition will delight children from age 5 years and above.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for Grandmas everywhere from our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit.Every day I learn something new,With each adventure I share with you...Grandmas are wonderful - and Peter Rabbit thinks so too! Join him as he celebrates Grandmas in this lyrical rhyming text, accompanied by contemporary design and beautiful illustrations that capture the whimsical, charming nature of Beatrix Potter''s original drawings.This book is a heart-warming and affirming ode to the special bond shared between grandmother and child. Both new and old fans will love this gorgeous tribute to all the reasons why we love our Grandmas.Explore the LOVE series:Peter Rabbit I Love You GrandpaPeter Rabbit I Love You MummyPeter Rabbit I Love You DaddyPeter Rabbit I Love You

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Book SynopsisPeter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can''t wait to learn all about the woodland they live in.But when he learns that his sisters won''t be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day.With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter''s well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children''s early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery.

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Book SynopsisOrdinary Kids. Extraordinary Adventures. Laughs for the Whole Family.Big Dreams, even BIGGER trouble . . .Radio 1 broadcasters and bestselling authors of KID NORMAL - Greg James and Chris Smith - are back with a mind-bending adventure you won''t want to wake up from . . .Have you ever had a really strange dream? Maya Clayton definitely has. Last night she dreamt that her dad, the brilliant but slightly odd Professor Dexter, had been trapped in a nightmare by his evil boss Lilith Delamere!But it''s not just a dream - it''s real and Maya and her new friends the Dream Bandits must rescue the Professor before it''s too late! All they need is a bit of courage and a LOT of imagination.Readers LOVE The Great Dream Robbery:''I wanna be a member of the Dream Bandits!''''Escapist and daft and just a whole lot of fun''''Thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to crazy end''''This madcap adventure could have only been dreamt up by the crazy minds of Greg James and Chris Smith - part science-fiction, part mission impossible, part mystery that needs solving and a whole lot of fun''

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Book SynopsisA frighteningly funny picture book, perfect for sharing at Halloween and beyond!Where do werewolves get their greens?Where do banshees buy their beans?Where do ogres get suppliesof tasty ear-and-eyeball pies?Welcome to the Spookermarket, where ghouls and frights shop by night. But when a mischievous genie escapes to cause chaos in the supermarket aisles, can everybody work together to outwit this troublesome customer?A laugh-out-loud adventure from award-winning author Peter Bently and acclaimed illustrator Steph Laberis.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for Grandpas everywhere from our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit.Grandpa, your love makes me feel bold and strong,And I know that by your side is where I belong.Join Peter Rabbit in celebrating Grandpa''s with this beautiful rhyming text, with contemporary design and gorgeous illustration that captures the charm and warmth of Beatrix Potter''s original drawings.Fans old and new will love this gentle, heart-warming tribute to all the reasons why Grandpa is wonderful. This book is a heart-warming and affirming ode to the special bond shared between grandfather and child.Explore the LOVE series:Peter Rabbit I Love You GrandmaPeter Rabbit I Love You MummyPeter Rabbit I Love You DaddyPeter Rabbit I Love You

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Book Synopsis''A wonderful whirlwind of magic and adventure, and every bit as enchanting as the original Peter Pan. I absolutely loved it!'' Catherine DoyleNumber 14 Darlington Road, looks like a perfectly ordinary townhouse - at first glance, anyway, but magic is good at hiding . . . when it''s waiting for the right person to discover it . . .Martha Pennydrop is ten, and desperate to grow up. But growing up is a tricky business. It means turning your back on imagination, fun and magic, because those were the things that led to the Terrible Day when something awful nearly happened to Martha''s younger brother, Scruff, which would have been All Her Fault.But when Martha and Scruff discover a drawer full of mysterious gold dust in the bedroom of their new house - along with a window that''s seemingly impossible to close - it''s the start of an incredible adventure to a magical world: Neverland! The Pennydrop''s new house used to belong to another family - the Darlings - who once visited this world themselves. Now Peter Pan is back, and in need of their help. Neverland is in the icy grip of a terrible curse - cast long ago by Captain Hook. And only Martha and Scruff can save it . . .A reluctant Martha and excited Scruff are swept off to Neverland and into the company of the Lost Kids. But when Scruff is kidnapped, Martha must rediscover all the imagination, magic and belief she has buried deep inside herself for so long, to save him - and Neverland itself.Praise for Saving Neverland''Abi Elphinstone''s imagination is as colourful and enticing as a sweetshop. In reimagining Peter Pan, she blows fairy dust over the classic tale and makes it fly . . . the perfect bedtime story for children of all ages.'' M.G. Leonard ''Saving Neverland soars with Joy'' Piers Torday''An awfully big new adventure in Neverland that''s icy, dicey, delightful and dazzling in equal measure!'' Peter Bunzl ''Full of wit, wonder and high-stakes action, with the most brilliant cast of characters . . . a true classic and Abi Elphinstone''s best book yet!'' Emma Carroll ''Daring, joyful, funny'' Maz Evans Trade Review'A wonderful whirlwind of magic and adventure, and every bit as enchanting as the original Peter Pan. I absolutely loved it!' Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of The Storm Keeper's Island -- Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of The Storm Keeper's Island'Abi Elphinstone's imagination is as colourful and enticing as a sweetshop. In reimagining Peter Pan, she blows fairy dust over the classic tale and makes it fly . . . the perfect bedtime story for children of all ages.' * M.G Leonard *'For fans of Peter Pan dreams really do come true in this magical sequel. Saving Neverland soars with Joy' * Piers Torday *'An awfully big new adventure in Neverland that's icy, dicey, delightful and dazzling in equal measure!' * Peter Bunzl *Having written the sequel to a much loved book myself, I totally understand how exciting yet nerve wracking it is- and such a responsibility!- to tackle a story so many people know. And Abi Elphinstone was the perfect choice to write this adventure- it's full of Abi's trademark wit, wonder & high-stakes action and has the most brilliant cast of characters. Martha is a superb reluctant hero and Peter, the boy who lives for adventures, is quite a complicated individual! It honestly felt like reading a true classic. I think it might be Abi's best book yet.' * Emma Carroll *'Saving Neverland is a return to Neverland for our times. It is daring, funny, joyful - everything we know and love about Abi Elphinstone' * Maz Evans *Elphinstone's reimaginig of J.M Barrie's classic is thrilling, imaginative and brilliantly reinterpreted for a modern audience, and features a young heroine who learns how to shake off the weight of the world and have an adventure. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling master storyteller, Sir Philip Pullman, dive once again into the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust...''D''you - er - have you seen her before?''''Yes. I know who she is.''''But, Grinstead, this painting is seventy years old - probably nearer eighty! You''re not being serious - I mean . . . What do you mean?''On a dark winter''s night in 1970, Horley and Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford. Conversation turns to the two impressive works of art that Horley has recently added to his collection.What the two men don''t know is that these pieces are connected in mysterious and improbable ways; and they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has travelled time and worlds.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Noisy Party, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.There is a party at Lorna''s house. It is very noisy! Pablo does not like the noisy party.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Are you Sad, Pablo? a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Pablo''s face is sad, but he is not sad. Pablo wants to play with Lorna, but how can he tell Mum?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents The Ant and the Grasshopper, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Why are you carrying that big bag? asks the grasshopper. It is a beautiful day! Let''s sing and dance!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Sleeping Beauty, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.When a beautiful princess pricks her finger and falls asleep for one hundred years, only one person can wake her . . .Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisSecrets and lies are everywhere in this compulsive page-turner, perfect for fans of TikTok favourites One of Us is Lying, We Were Liars and This Lie Will Kill You.Five friends. One secret.In Gap Mountain, California, everyone knows about fire season.And no one is more vigilant than 18-year-old Hannah Warner, the sheriff''s daughter. That is until Hannah and her best friends accidentally spark a deadly wildfire that destroys their hometown. Desperate to hide the truth, the group makes a pact of silence. But their twisted secret begins to spin out of control and when one of the friends disappears they all become suspects. We know how it starts but where does it end?

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Book SynopsisTwisted secrets that will have readers guessing with every flip of the page. Perfect for fans of GONE GIRL, WE WERE LIARS and Karen M. McManus.An end-of-summer party. A prank gone wrong. A body on the beach. Who''s to blame?Tegan Sheffield''s annual end-of-summer beach party is the only way to start their senior year. At least that''s what Jake Healy tells his girlfriend Jessica Sanchez.But when a video prank from the party goes viral and a body is discovered at the beach, Jake and Jessica find themselves at the centre of a national media storm and a police investigation.It''s a race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.Readers love Jennifer Lynn Alvarez:''An emotional rollercoaster!''''You won''t be disappointed''''Damn this was entertaining''''A mystery thriller done to perfection''

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Book SynopsisDo you love Christmas and unicorns? This new picture book is the perfect Christmas present for Peppa and unicorn fans everywhere!It''s Christmas Eve, and Peppa and her family are off to a Christmas fair. There''s yummy food, fun games . . . and a carousel with a magical Christmas unicorn!But what other Christmas magic is in store for Peppa?Peppa''s Christmas Unicorn has a very sparkly front cover that all unicorn fans will adore. Also look out for:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Magical Unicorn Peppa Pig: Where''s Peppa''s Magical Unicorn?: A Lift-the-Flap Book Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Magical Creatures: A touch-and-feel playbook

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Book SynopsisPeppa and George love all pets, from Tiddles the Tortoise to Goldie the Goldfish!Create fun sticker scenes with Peppa and George in this big book, as they find out all about their friends'' favourite pets.With twelve sticker scenes for little hands to decorate, it''s the perfect book to keep Peppa fans busy. Includes over 250 stickers for sticker fun!

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Book SynopsisIt''s Mandy Mouse''s birthday party! Mandy and her friends are going to Cheese World where there''s a cheese river, a cheese mountain and a cheese castle. What birthday cake will she have? A birthday cheesecake, of course!Peppa loves birthday parties! With a very glittery cover, this is the perfect birthday gift for little Peppa fans.

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Book SynopsisJoin Peppa and George in a BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.They''re playing with mermaids, unicorns, narwhals and dragons! Perfect for younger readers, this collection of chunky books is the perfect way to keep little hands occupied at home or while travelling. Presented in a slipcase box, Peppa''s Magical Creatures makes an ideal gift for fans of Peppa. And, once you''re done reading, the backs of the four books come together to make a magical jigsaw!

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