Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-poundingcollection of three novella-length tales that will keep even thebravest FNAF player up at night...

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Book SynopsisIn this third book in the funny, contemporary diary-style series,Hercules is determined to find fortune as well as glory... Inspiredby Greek mythology and highly illustrated by David O'Connell- perfect for readers of 8+ and fans of Louie Stowell's Loki.

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Book SynopsisEffie is fed up on playing third-wheel to her best friend Chelsea. She dreams of being the main character in her own life. Just whenshe thinks romance isn't for her, Effie meets irresistibly cutebarista Aiden at her local cafe. But as their fake feelings startto feel ... real, can Effie cast aside what everyone else thinksand follow her heart?

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when a talking fish, a runaway dog, and a herd of hog-likecreatures descend on the woods behind Cody Brachman's house?An absolute nightmare!

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Book SynopsisGet to know Dinky Donkey in this fun shaped board book! With sturdy card pages and a simple story, this is the perfect introductionto Dinky Donkey for younger readers.

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Book SynopsisAston''s Grandad Roy played in a steel band and Grandad Harry played the trumpet in a brass band. Aston always enjoyed going to visit them and listen to them practise. But soon he wanted to join in. So he asked Grandad Roy to teach him to play the steel drums and then he asked Grandad Harry to teach him to play the trumpet. He loved practising both instruments. Then the school needs a band to play at the school fair, and both grandads want their own band to play. Finaly Aston had an idea - both bands join together to make one big band, and Aston joins in first on steel drums and then on trumpet. This delightful story of a mixed-race family reconciling their very different cultures is a wonderful celebration of diverse cultures. Written by one of Britain''s foremost campaigners and media personalities and illustrated by a highly regarded illustrator, this book is sure to build on the success of My Two Grannies.

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Book SynopsisFrom the award winning poet Joseph Coelho comes a moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry. Trade ReviewEditor's Choice – '[An] inspirational and very beautiful story about a child unlocking the power of their own voice. Splashed with eye-catching bright neon colours, it’s an exuberant celebration of many things: teachers, language, bravery and perseverance.' * The Bookseller *‘a lesson in what picture books can – and should – be: uplifting, diverse, and a lot of fun.’ * The Independent *‘My Beautiful Voice is a must-read for any child who struggles with shyness, or isn't yet sure of their place in the world.’ * Irish Examiner *‘The gorgeous My Beautiful Voice by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Allison Colpoys, is a story that unfurls as delicately as a flower, infused with Colpoys’ glowing swirls of colour.’ * The Guardian *‘A sensitive and beautiful portrayal of anxiety, shyness and the positive life enhancing power of poetry.’ * LoveReading4Kids *A ‘beautifully illustrated, powerful text.’ * SLOAN! Magazine *'A beautiful, poetic picture book which has an important message about developing confidence and finding a voice in a busy classroom.' * The School Librarian *‘A gentle story that pays homage to the people that sometimes come into our lives to guide us through difficult times, and the power of a fantastic teacher.’ * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisWhen Dilly is born, her parents think she is perfect – from the top of her head to the bottom of her foot. The other babies notice that Dilly is different but soon accept her and love her different ways of doing things. The adults aren't sure though - they love how all the penguins are the same. Can the younger generation convince their parents that there's space for Dilly? And maybe that positive change can be a good thing? A charming and touching story – Dilly is a delightful character with a strong voice and a great tale of acceptance and change.  Trade Review‘a warm-hearted story to share and discuss with little humans.’ * Red Reading Hub *‘Perfect for early readers to tackle alongside an adult.” * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the English Association's English 4-11 Picture Book Award 2023With nothing but your instincts and your trusty Survival Spinner, do you have what it takes to make it out of the jungle alive? Find out in this latest adventure in the thrilling game-in-a-book series, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle! Grandma Beatriz has given you an important mission: discover the fabled Lost City of the Jaguar God so it can be protected and preserved for the future. But lost and alone in the Amazon Rainforest, survival must be your top priority. Play your way through the deadly dangers of the Amazon in a fight for your life, facing off against treacherous river rapids, prowling jaguars, dastardly treasure-hunters and a whole host of hazards that dwell deep in the jungle.How does it work? Read the story and decide what course to t

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Book SynopsisThe BIG Christmas Bake is a funny, lively romp through the twelve days of Christmas, taking the elements of the popular carol, and weaving them cleverly into the ingredients for a Twelfth Night Cake.Trade Review“A trio of French hens bring baking powder and six geese arrive with the eggs, in this take on ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ which includes a recipe to make at home.” * The Bookseller *"Lola enjoyed making cakes using the recipe in the book." * Prima Magazine *

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Book SynopsisJoin a young brother and sister in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as they searches for traces of a monster in their garden. This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows them around their garden on their search for a monster. They follow a growling noises and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the monster.Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help them find the monster, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life! Hide and Peek: Monster is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love! Also available from the Hide and Peek series are Dragon, Mermaid and Unicorn.

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Book SynopsisJoin Sam in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as he searches for traces of a dragon in the forest. This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows Sam's journey through the forest to his campsite on his search for a dragon. He follows some footprints and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the dragon.Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help Sam find him, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life! Hide and Peek: Dragon is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love! Also available from the Hide and Peek series are Monster, Mermaid and Unicorn.

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back – and the wonder that fell from the sky.THE GUARDIAN '[...] gorgeous illustration […] intricate monochrome […] acid-bright touches of colour […] will prompt lively discussion.'It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider’s house, so he’s convinced it belongs to him.Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long?But as Spider raises the prices, Trade Review“A wonder falls from the sky in this powerful fable about community, art and sharing. Expect a high-spec production with silver foil and holographic detail on the jacket.” * The Bookseller *'With its few words and gorgeous illustration – intricate monochrome enlivened by acid-bright touches of colour – this sophisticated picture book will prompt lively discussion among readers of 5-plus.' * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA charming story of friendship and truly believing in yourself… with a touch of magic and witchcraft. It all began once upon a magical town, when a little girl called Moira received a wondrous magic Relic. But try as she might, she couldn’t make her Relic blossom into life and make her magic powers shine like her best friend Lilly could. Her potions didn’t sparkle, her spells fell flat and everything she did seemed to go wrong. Can Moira learn to believe in herself and finally let her powers shine? This heart-warming story about how witches got their powers is part of the critically acclaimed Once Upon... series, which includes the Waterstones Children's Prize-shortlisted Once Upon a Unicorn Horn.

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Book Synopsis'Baker’s zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters’ Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud.' – Shenwei Chang, Horn BookMerry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters, all at Christmas time! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas! Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house and go shopping for presents... and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps. Energetic, wacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska – spotTrade Review“A group of brightly coloured monsters prepare for Christmas in this humorous festive title by Baker and Ukrainian illustrator Dzyvulska.” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *

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Book SynopsisOh, Armadillo! is a hilarious tale exploring the endlessly humorous mishaps of an Armadillo who wants to host the most amazing party.  Armadillo sets out to please the jungle animals with classic party treats and games, but everything turns out a little peculiar... like a sponge cake made of sponges and an actual musical chair! Children will roar with laughter at the silly scenarios and very funny mishaps that Armadillo creates whilst planning his party. He misinterprets the most popular party games, like Pass the Parcel, in the funniest ways. Oh, Armadillo! combines laugh-out-loud humour with teaching a gentle lesson that there's nothing wrong with thinking differently. The jungle animals declare that Armadillo's party is wrong because everything is a little unusual, but what the animals learn is that being creative and inventive can lead to fun and laughter!<Trade Review“Cheerful, bright illustrations accompany a bouncy, rhyming text.” -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisWhat a Day is a meditative bedtime book for babies and toddlers to help them slow down, relax and get ready for sleep. Trade Review“This gentle, colour-swirled picture book offers a “mindful moment for bedtime”, wandering dreamily through memories of a joyful day as it encourages small listeners to relax and drift off.” * The Guardian *"The illustrations are colourful and beautiful." * The Green Parent *

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Book SynopsisThe Thing at 52 is a beautiful picture book about friendship, loneliness and learning how to say goodbye. Trade Review'A gentle picture book in soft focus and glowing colours about a child who befriends and loses a lonely creature in her neighbourhood. A compassionate and inspiring story.' * The Sunday Times *"a truly beautiful book that will cause many an insightful conversation between a young child and their parent, or teacher, when read together." * The Independent Children's Book of the Week *“A young girl befriends a monster in this poignant exploration of loneliness which is stunningly illustrated by Richard Johnson.” * The Bookseller *“What a wonderful way to introduce the concept of loss, memories and new beginnings to children.” * Grief Encounter *"a beautiful story about loneliness, loss and then moving on.” * Marmalade Trust *"The Thing at 52 is a beautifully illustrated book and a very simple but meaningful story covering issues such as loneliness, befriending, loss, kindness, acceptance, friendship. The book I am sure would be enjoyed by young children, and also a starting point to look at some of the important issues mentioned and discuss these topics with them. Some of these conversations are not always easy to introduce and the book and its outstanding illustrations are a delight and a good way of raising these subjects." * SupportLine *“Each page is stunningly illustrated and so pleasing to the eye, which everyone will enjoy.” * The Herald *"Heartwarming and insightful.” * The Sunday Post *"Powerfully atmospheric and bursting with soft colour, Richard Johnson's pencil illustrations create a world that shines with emotion." * Books for Keeps *

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Book Synopsis*Bookstagram Best Read Aloud 2023*A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy’s trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes.  A father is just trying to take his kids for a refreshing swim in the pool, but every time they jump in...'DAD! I NEED TO POO!' By the time they get to the loo: 'I don't need to go anymore!' Sound familiar? Back and forth, back and forth they go. 'Just poop already!” yells the big sister.Until finally, the little brother… does. Oops!Based on true events in the real life of one unfortunate little brother...A laugh-out-loud story with heart, because when you gotta go, you gotta go!

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from Love Grows Everywhere, A Pinch of Love is Barry Timms and Tisha Lee's second book on the subject of love – this time celebrating the love that comes through baking, cooking and sharing food.In this beautiful story told in rhyming verse, a boy and his grandmother, are preparing for a big neighbourhood bake-off. See the loving (and sticky!) moments of their tender relationship, along with the many other warm bonds that exist within their community.Barry Timms’ gentle text skilfully links these loving moments with the love that is represented by the food, while Tisha Lee’s lush illustrations give real depth to this vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.This book is a warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.Trade Review“The second book from Timms and Lee celebrates love and how it can come from cooking, baking and sharing food. Pitched as a Valentine’s Day gift.” * The Bookseller *“a heart-warming story about how love and a pinch of kindness can make a difference.” -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisParp! In Space is a hilarious board book about a bunch of animals in a rocket to the moon with a very stinky problem – featuring fun pull-out sliders and flaps.

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Book SynopsisCroc-a-doodle-doo! is a hilarious sing-a-long book starring a cheeky crocodile, based on the song Old MacDonald Had a Farm.Trade Review“A cheeky crocodile doesn’t know when to stop in this reimagining of Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *

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Book SynopsisMeet Steve, a rather – hot – cross bunny and his more positive pal, Nugget, a cute chick. Steve has failed to make any chocolate eggs for the Easter egg hunt. What is he going to do? Egged on by Nugget he decides to make an egg his own way. Not only is Steve’s attempt egg-normous but it hatches a… dragon! Chaos and drama unfold as the baby dragon rampages though town, gobbling up Easter eggs as it goes with unegg-spected results! Fun, rhyming text makes this is a wonderful Easter story with a twist, packed with laughter and super silly escapades. Who needs cute bunnies when you have hot-cross Steve and a dragon baby who poos chocolate... but can they save Easter?Trade Review“This picture book is a riot […with] egg-cellent themes of ‘doing the right thing’ and friendship.” * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisMeet a friendly monster who wants to have a fun sleepover! Are You a Sleepy Monster? is an engaging picture book perfect for bedtime.Trade Review“The author of the brilliant Are You A Monster? Tackles sleepovers in this interactive picture book in which the readers tell the monster to go to bed.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThis heartwarming story about a missing toy will amuse and comfort your little one. Read at bedtime for a soothing sendoff. Penguin has a favourite teddy called Mikki Olsen. Whatever Penguin does, wherever Penguin goes, Mikki is always right there next to him. After a very tiring day, Penguin rushes to bed. When he wakes up, Mikki has vanished! But can you spot where he might be? A calming, reassuring story about lost things hiding right under your nose. Have You Seen Mikki Olsen? teaches your child key skills and helps with their development by:   Providing sensory stimulation with colourful illustrations by fine artist Alex Macdonald. Teaching them to quickly find things on a page. Introducing arctic climates. Demonstrating the shared love of a favourite toy. Reassuring them about missing items. Keeping the mind sharp with small details to spot on each read. Trade Review"Penguin carries his favourite toy Mikki Olsen everywhere with him. But then one day Mikki goes missing! A fun play on the “He’s behind you” set-up by a Dorset-based author/illustrator.” * The Bookseller *“A little penguin loses his favourite toy in this sweet debut picture book, which asks the reader to find Mikki Olsen on the page.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy and meaning of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and cousins are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make latkes, light the Menorah, recite the Hanukkah blessings, play the dreidel game and share presents.Along the way, you’ll learn how Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked by the daily lighting of a new candle on the Menorah. It brings the Jewish community together by commemorating the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks.This bright and engaging picture book covers:  The Miracle of Hanukkah The delicious food eaten, such as latkes, noodle kugel, Shabbat and sufganiyot The fun to be had playing the dreidel game How the Menorah is lit every night using the Shamash The community celebrations at the Synagogue and more!

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Book SynopsisMarch/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next Picture Book Pick There is a cat. A cat that couldn’t be bothered to do anything … anything at all. His friends ask him if he wants to play but he doesn’t feel like it. They invite him on adventures to far-off places, but he would rather stay at home. Until one day, a friend asks how he is doing, and the true reason why he’d rather do nothing is revealed. He is feeling sad. This is a story about feelings, friendship and the importance of speaking to someone when you don’t feel right. This beautiful socially aware story: Reassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal Helps them understand others’ behaviour and promotes empathy Encourages them to be more in touch with their feelings Provides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic Both children and adults will love the quirky and hilarious cat’s refusal to taTrade Review"A group of cats realise their friend is sad when he won’t join their games. A sweet and funny reminder about the importance of sharing our feelings.” * The Bookseller *‘An expressive picture book with comical images and a wry approach to cats that gives children permission to be sad and shows how to be a supportive friend.’ * The Sunday Times *A “gentle and funny picture book for young children.” * JUNO Magazine *

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