Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisNon-binary kid Riley is ready to clean out their room, and Riley never does anything on a small scale. So it's no surprise when a room declutter turns into a full house declutter, which turns into a full neighbourhood sale with everyone involved. By the end of the day, Riley and their friends learn that sometimes memories are priceless, but it's important to let go.

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Book SynopsisHades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride - Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone's story in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

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Book SynopsisThe Greek goddesses can be competitive, especially when it comes to being the fairest. When Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wins the title, it kicks off a ten-year battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out who comes out on top, and how the Trojan horse came to be, in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

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Book SynopsisDrew Daniels, aka the Fantastic Freewheeler, is enjoying a peaceful afternoon in the park when property tycoon Natalie Main suddenly bursts onto the scene! She declares that the beloved outdoor space will be bulldozed to make way for a ginormous shopping mall that never closes. Can Freewheeler use his info-absorbing superpowers to look deep into the past to discover the answer to stopping the demolition plot, before it’s too late? Find out in this exciting Fantastic Freewheeler graphic novel, featuring a courageous hero who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, as well as action full of humour and heart.

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Book SynopsisCamila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!In this book, Camila has big plans to create a show called How to Be a Fashion Star. The first step is designing a new outfit with her best friend's help! Will Camila find the right fabric and make the right stitches to become a real fashion star?

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Book SynopsisWhy is Superman so powerful on Earth? What is his suit made of? How does red Kryptonite affect the Man of Steel? Dig into a treasure trove of info about the Last Son of Krypton. Featuring captivating text, quick lists, fun quizzes and more, this behind-the-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets! It has everything young readers never knew they needed to know about Superman!

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Book SynopsisScooby-Doo and the Super-Pets Krypto, Streaky and Misty are all good crime fighters. But which animal is better, cats or dogs? After an emerald cat statue is stolen, the cats and dogs agree to a contest to find out. As the clues are sniffed out, who will come out on top?

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Book SynopsisScooby-Doo is enjoying a day at the dog park when a glowing ghost dog appears! When meddling monsters also pop up at the park, Krypto and Scooby team up to stop them. But who is behind these mysterious happenings?

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Book SynopsisPoppy can't wait for her hen, Dottie, to have chicks. But when Poppy checks the chicken coop, she realizes Dottie's eggs aren't going to hatch. Poor Dottie! Poppy is determined to help. She and her mum visit the feed shop, and Poppy comes up with a new plan - she'll hatch her own eggs. But will Poppy's eggs hatch for Dottie?

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Book SynopsisTheseus is bold. He's brave. And he's about to go head-to-head with a mythological monster. Yikes! But Theseus has no fear. He heads into the labyrinth to face the minotaur - a monster that's half-man, half-bull - with only a magical ball of string to guide him. Find out if Theseus makes it out of the maze alive in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth, featuring text particularly appropriate for struggling and reluctant readers.

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Book SynopsisThere''s nothing quite like a good-night hug! Good Night Hugs, featuring adorable animal families hugging the ones they love most will make your little ones want to snuggle up close. Cozy up with some of the sweetest good-night hugs as you tell your little love good night.Cozy up as you journey through the animal kingdom, finding animal moms and dads hugging the little ones they love most. From sloths hanging together upside down to a tiny red pandas snuggling up with Mama, these sweet snuggles will capture your little one''s attention until they drift off to sleep. Cherish this quiet, hug-filled time together as you delight in the family God has provided.

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Book SynopsisJoin Ocean and Kingston as they explore the ocean, discover wildlife, and learn fascinating marine facts in Ocean''s World, an action and adventure story for kids!Ocean and his little brother, Kingston, explore the beautiful island of Maui in search of a sunrise shell for their mom’s birthday gift. But with a rumbling volcano and so much to unearth, will the boys ever find the special shell?Celebrity couple Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, known for their starring roles in Big Time Rush and Spy Kids, respectively, debut their first picture book, inspired by their firstborn son, Ocean, and their home in Hawaii.As Ocean and Kingston''s adventure unfolds, you''ll encounter so many fun and educational surprises along the way! During their journey you''ll learn how high a dolphin can jump; how long it takes for a sea-turtle egg to hatch; different types of shells including the

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama (@greyandmama, 7.5M followers) and author of Thank You, Mama comes a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother''s love and wisdom.Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook bánh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.This warm-and-toasty picture book for 4-to-8-year-olds celebrates the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild, explores the importance of family history and cultural heritage through the act of passing down a favorite recipe, honors the past while expressing joy for today''s memories-in-the-making, features the bright and imaginative artwork of Sandra Eide, offers a recipe for Grey''s grandma''s famous fish sauce, and includes lots

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Book SynopsisWhen Father Christmas receives a letter from a little boy in Australia wishing for a white Christmas he knows just who to ask. The little boy''s white Christmas will be more exciting than he could have ever imagined thanks to the Mr. Men!Another great ''Mr. Men Christmas story'', complete with snowy kangaroos, an ice-skating Mr. Bump and a snowball fight with Father Christmas!Festive fun with the Mr Men that kids aged 3 and up will love.Look out for: Mr. Men and Little Miss Christmas Story TreasuryIt all started with a tickle. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. In response, Roger drew a small orange man with extraordinarily long arms that could reach anywhere and tickle anyone. Mr Tickle, the first of the Mr Men, was born. Mr Tickle was soon joined by Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, Mr Nosey, Mr Sneeze and Mr Bump. The books were an instant hit and Roger went on to create many more Mr Men and Little Miss characters. What Roger really wanted was to make children laugh,Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The Independent The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The Telegraph The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA fun and quirky story against anything but your average team, perfect for children learning to read.When Seamus and his scaredy-ba Granda go for a night-time walk, they don''t expect to find a group of ghosts in an old barn. Greg the Ghoul, Phantom Pete and friends are too scared to go up into heaven, in case they are sent back down to hell, so they are just waiting around in the barn, getting bored. Seamus has an idea to relieve their boredom they should form a football team and play other ghosts! The ghosts are nervous, but Seamus and his Granda help them get fit and improve their game. Soon they are champion players, powering their way through teams on earth, heaven and even hell!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Lad

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to the New York Times best-selling Every DayEvery day a new body. Every day a new life. Every day a new choice.For as long as A can remember, life has meant waking up in a different person''s body every day, forced to live as that person until the day has ended. A always thought there wasn''t anyone else who was like this. A was wrong.Someday starts where Every Day left off. David Levithan takes readers further into the lives of A and Rhiannon, exploring more deeply what Every Day and Another Day had originally asked: What is a soul? What makes us human? And does gender matter when it comes to love?Trade ReviewPraise for David Levithan: “David Levithan is an icon of queer young adult fiction. Romance, realism, and relationship drama – Levithan's stories are where my love for queer YA was born.” – Alice Oseman Praise for Every Day: “Fresh, unique, funny, and achingly honest…I didn't just read this book ― I inhaled it.” Author Jodi Picoult “Rich in wisdom and wit.” Entertainment Weekly “An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender.” Kirkus, starred review

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Snow''s job is to help Father Christmas. He has tomake sure that all the right toys for all the right boys, and all the right toys for all the right girls, were put into all the right sacks.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!On a perfect summer''s day, Mr Perfect was looking more perfect than usual. His house was looking even more perfect than usual.That''s because it wasMr Perfect''s birthday and he was having a party.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Rude is rude. He is very rude. He is extraordinarily rude. Can Mr Happy help change his ways?The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisLittle Miss Inventor has the ideal inventions to help the Mr Men and Little Miss learn to reduce, reuse and recycle.Some of the Mr Men and Little Miss have a few things to learn about being environmentally friendly. Mr Perfect likes his lawn to look absolutely perfect, so he waters it morning, noon and night. Mr Lazy is too lazy to bother turning his lights off and Mr Skinny regularly buys more food than he can eat, so he throws most of it away. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from Mr Mean who doesn''t like to waste anything or spend more than he needs to? Little Miss Inventor has some brilliant ideas to help them out!The perfect book to help young children understand what they can do to help their planet. Printed with vegetable inks on FSC paper just as Little Miss Inventor would want it!The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures havTrade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.', The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.', The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.', The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisAn epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Men in Black.Amari and the Night Brothers has been on the children's NYT bestseller list since its launch in January, 2021Amari Peters knows three things.Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.No one will talk about it.His mysterious job holds the secret So when Amari gets an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain this is her chance to find Quinton. But first she has to get her head around the new world of the Bureau, where mermaids, aliens and magicians are real, and her roommate is a weredragon.Amari must compete against kids who've known about the supernatural world their whole lives, and when each trainee is awarded a special supernatural talent, Amari is given an illegal talent one that the Bureau views as dangerous.With an evil magician threatening the whole supernatural world, and herTrade Review‘Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative – a big adventure filled with magic and heart', Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series 'An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!', Angie Thomas, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give 'As a former black girl misfit who wanted nothing more in the world than to be magical, this book is a song to my soul. Amari is the heroine we all need.', Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of Dear Martin 'The surprises and story never slow down for a minute in this magical, astonishing world, with a heroine who’s like Buffy meets Meg Murry multiplied by Shuri to the power of awesome. I want to live in Amari’s world and watch her save it!', Tui Sutherland, bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series 'Clever, imaginative, and filled with heart. I loved every magical page.', J.C. Cervantes, New York Times-bestselling author of The Storm Runner 'Funny, fast-paced, and ultimately moving, B.B. Alston's debut is a rousing success and kicks off a series that will truly stand out from the rest!', Soman Chainani, author of the bestselling The School for Good and Evil series 'The author weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari’s literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine even when she doesn’t believe in herself. This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling. An impressive debut series opener.', Kirkus Reviews ‘This powerful story of bravery and family had me in its clutches from the very start. It’s fresh and bursting with imagination and magic with a first-rate protagonist – I can’t wait for the next book’, Jasbinder Bilan, author of Costa Book Award winning Asha & the Spirit Bird

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men and Little Miss are ready to twirl and tango across the dance floor!Little Miss Star is sure she's found the perfect dance partner in Mr Perfect, but they're up against stiff competition like Mr Slow and LM Quick's slow, slow, quick, quick, slow foxtrot. Not to mention stiff criticism from the judges, who include Little Miss Splendid and Mr Fussy. Will any of them hold aloft their 10 paddle? Embrace the sparkle and enjoy the mayhem as you wait to find out who will lift the glitterball trophy!Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including sports day, a visit from the tooth fairy, Halloween and Chinese New Year.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.', The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.', The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.', The Telegraph

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Book Synopsis*Part of the six books for six decades collection*It''s Christmas, 1963, when nine-year-old Gerald starts dreaming of strange worlds and monstersHis parents think it''s harmless at first. But Gerald is convinced it''s real - his dreams of Daleks and cavemen and insects as big as a person.Desperate for help, what Gerald''s family really need, right now, is a Doctor.

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Book SynopsisA mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology that follows Ava Lavender''s discovery of her one-of-a-kind self (Teen Vogue).Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, Leslye Walton''s stunning debut novel is rich with lyrical and whimsical writing (Kiera Cass, New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series). Magical realism is woven through this generational saga, creating a narrative reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, with a taste of Chocolat by Joanne Harris. Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright. And for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is an ominous thing to inherit. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, Ava ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl a world which Trade ReviewAn almost operatic air. . . Walton’s beautiful prose captures perfectly the blurred boundaries between everyday primary suburban life and the fantastical elements of epic tales. . . A sorrowful tale that will haunt the reader. * Inis Magazine *A powerful book that echoes long after the last page. * Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read *First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human. * Reading Zone *

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Book SynopsisThe story of a runaway slave girl and her dangerous journey through the murky underworld of Roman Britain, by Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman.From Tanya Landman, author of the 2015 Carnegie Medal winner Buffalo Soldier, comes a heart-stopping tale of love, corruption and the power of choice. Blood on her lips. Blood on her tongue. Blood that is not her own. Cassia does not fear to die, but for her for a slave who has maimed her master there are worse things than death. Yet the mighty Roman Empire has its limits. Beyond her master's estate, beyond the river, far to the north stands Hadrian's Wall. And beyond the wall? Freedom. With dogs on her trail and a bounty on her head the journey seems impossible. But then Cassia meets Marcus slick, slippery, silver-tongued a true and perfect son of Rome. And her only hope.Trade ReviewSlave girl Cassia escapes her master and sets out on a perilous journey north to Hadrian's Wall, and the freedom that lies beyond. I'm 100 pages in and captivated by Cassia's voice. * The Bookseller *The writing is crisply vivid, and packs a powerful visual punch, and I loved how Boudica’s spirit of resistance and rebellion permeated the book through Cassia’s indomitable strength. She’s an extraordinarily memorable heroine, and this is an extraordinary novel - historical YA at its best, no less. * LoveReading, Joanne Owen *This gripping tale, aimed at a mature reader, of the captives’ rebellion that frayed the edges of the Roman empire in AD4 […] Cassia and Marcus have a modern sensibility while credibly belonging to their ancient world, which fosters our connection to the deep past.But her skill is that of the novelist, rather than the historian. As with Rosemary Sutcliff’s classic children’s novel The Eagle of the Ninth, Landman is particularly good on the domestic nitty-gritty of Roman Britain. Dates and timelines are swiftly dispensed (“This was Britannia… occupied by enemy forces these last 300 years”) but, when it comes to the hue of a mosaic or what’s in a cooking pot, her eye never blinks and the pace of her story never slackens. “I have played fast and loose with strict historical accuracy,” she explains in an afterword. And, like any of the best historical novelists, she gets away with it. * The Telegraph, Children’s Book of the Week *“[…] gripping […] Landman is an accomplished storyteller who finds footnotes from history and turns them into heavy-breathing tales of human perseverance. Her research is thorough, but she doesn’t let what she doesn’t know slow her down. A lesson in how to conquer historical young adult fiction, brick by brick.” * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *“This gripping tale, aimed at a mature reader, of the captives’ rebellion that frayed the edges of the Roman empire in AD4, investigates the perilous position of women at every level of society, with frankness about sexual abuse and violence.” * The Observer *This is quite simply an excellent story! A gripping, full on adventure, rich in historical detail, Beyond the Wall is a book which you can't put down! [...] Whether the events in this story would have been possible or not, this is an amazing tale of courage, passion and the desire for freedom, vividly brought to life by a master storyteller. * Reading Zone *“[…] the power and beauty of the text is clear, sharp and fierce […]” * The Literary Review *[…] the Carnegie-winning Landman has created her best heroine yet in a historical thriller that never releases its ferocious grip. * New Statesman *“The pace never lets up and a sense of danger is ever present. The book draws a harsh picture of Britannia in the late Empire and the subject matter—slavery, foreign occupation and materialism—is very topical. This is an engrossing and enjoyable read for older teenagers.” * Historical Novel Society *“[…] excellent YA novel […] Beyond the Wall is a great read, the scenes rattling by in a succession of suspense-filled chases and escapes with plenty of cliffhangers and surprises. The characters are strong, with both Cassia and Marcus very believable as young people in impossible situations.” * The Guardian, Tony Bradman *“I found this book delightful. It has an air of easy historical accuracy. It is also very evocative of the time of its setting and gives a strong feeling of a country that has been occupied for too long by a country whose grip is now weakening. Tanya Landman’s ability to set this strong sense of history against a context of emotion and place that can be identified with by the reader makes both the plot and the setting very accessible. This book is aimed at the teen/young adult audience and deserves to be very successful.” * Crime Review *“[…] a great read for older teenagers who will relish the strong characters.” * South China Morning Post *

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking YA thriller following a diplomat''s daughter from New York to Europe''s criminal underworld in search of her kidnapped father.The Cruelty is the first book from a groundbreaking new YA voice: an utterly compelling thriller.When Gwendolyn Bloom realizes that her father has been kidnapped, she has to take matters into her own hands. She traces him from New York City across the dark underbelly of Europe, taking on a new identity to survive in a world of brutal criminal masterminds. As she slowly leaves behind her schoolgirl self, she realizes that she must learn the terrifying truth about herself. To overcome the cruelty she encounters, she must also embrace it.Trade Review[...] well-crafted first novel [...] It’s a premise that demands a degree of suspended disbelief, but Bergstrom manages Gwen’s transformation from high school student to assassin believably enough, and he doesn’t avoid the toll Gwen’s actions take on her. Not for the weak of heart, this is a grim, fast-paced tale that stands knee-deep in dead bodies. * Publishers Weekly *This is a coming of age story like no other. Imagine if Jason Bourne was female and sixteen. That just about sums up The Cruelty... Smart, dangerous, kick-ass (yes, really) and an absolute page-turner, The Cruelty, is sure to be one of the hits of 2017. Look out Katniss – here comes Gwendolyn and she’s about to kick your butt! -- Jon Page * Couple of Pages *“It’s certainly a page turner […] this lurid, skilfully written book is certainly entertaining.” * Armadillo *“[…] well-crafted first novel. […] It’s a premise that demands a degree of suspended disbelief, but Bergstrom manages Gwen’s transformation from high school student to assassin believably enough, and he doesn’t avoid the toll Gwen’s actions take on her. Not for the weak of heart, this is a grim, fast-paced tale that stands knee-deep in dead bodies.” * Publishers Weekly *"[T]his debut novel is relentlessly paced, full of global sets, slick action […] with a grim, ass-kicking antihero."— * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE CHILDREN''S BOOK FESTIVAL AWARD FOR POETRYI'm ready for spaghettiWill you getti the spaghetti?Don't say, Not yetti spaghetti!cos I'm all setti for spaghetti.A brilliant new book from former Children''s Laureate Michael Rosen and much-loved artist Polly Dunbar... Fizzing with rhythm, energy and laughter, the 30 poems in Ready for Spaghetti delight in the details of children''s daily routines. Up, up, uppity-up!, the first poem announces, while the artwork shows a child leaping out of bed, ready to begin their morning; Hush and a hush, soft and low, chants the final poem, as children snuggle under their blankets after their day''s adventures. Full of affectionate observations of young children, which are beautifully continued in Polly Dunbar''s warm-hearted pictures, Michael Rosen''s poems are ideal for reading aloud with toddlers ... and many grown-ups will soon know them by heart!Trade ReviewReady for Spaghetti: Funny Poems for Funny Kids […] is a fabulous collection of new rhymes for young readers. Michael Rosen has a special understanding of how little ones think and he weaves his wordsmith magic to full effect here. Each short poem captures a moment from childhood from the joy of waking up – "Up up uppity-up!” to being “all setti for spaghetti” at dinnertime. Polly Dunbar’s accompanying artwork perfectly captures the chaos and delights of childhood. -- Emma Dunn, Hanna Sycamore * The Scotsman *"This is a great book for a parent to share with a very young child and for teachers in the early years to read to their class. Children will quickly know their favourites and in no time will be reading along with the adult." -- Jane Carter * Books For Topics *Michael Rosen and Polly Dunbar visit every corner of the small child’s sensory-world – the bathroom, the swings in the park, boiled eggs for breakfast, clouds, sucking up spaghetti, hugging teddy, baking cakes, leaping about, messing in the paddling pool, the sandpit – and weave around them eccentric rhyming spells and pictures which cannot fail to enchant and stimulate children aged three to seven. * The School Reading List *Michael Rosen’s virtuosic text tracks the joy and wonder of being a toddler, a sense of freedom and excitement captured by Polly Dunbar’s soft yet bubbling illustrations. Rosen’s poems are meant to be read aloud, sung, shouted and giggled over. An absolute riot. * The best illustrated poetry for young bookworms, Irish Independent *Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. * Pen & Inc *

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Book SynopsisA creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker...A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work. Meanwhile, folk are disappearing from Eerie-on-Sea, and no one knows why. There is an Eerie legend that goes back to the dawn of time, about a creature made of darkness that devours the shadows of the living. But could the Shadowghast really have returned?Trade ReviewTaylor's magical touch makes you believe the impossible. -- Catherine DoyleI think it was well-written and I think that fans of the previous books will really enjoy it. * Books Up North *This was the best book ever. It is the 3rd in the series and is absolutely fantastic book. -- Reader (Age 12) * Toppsta *This is a really good mystery book. It has a lot of action, adventure and lots of twists and turns to the plot. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. -- Reader (Age 11) * Toppsta *This is the best book I have read in forever! In the style of the main character, Herbert Lemon, two words that go together to describe this book are magnificent and magical. Now that I have visited Eerie-on-Sea, I really wish I could stay longer and go on more amazing adventures with Herbie, Violet and Erwin. This book is worth a milky way of stars-I'm sorry I could only award it five! -- Reader (Age 12) * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisA realistic and deeply moving portrayal of a young Latina girl and her close-knit intergenerational family navigating friendship, bullying and illness.Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, as strong and thoughtful as Merci is, she has never been completely like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don't have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci's school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna's jealousy.Things aren''t going well at home, either: Merci's grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. And Merci is left to her own worr

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Book SynopsisA nine-year-old comic book enthusiast is about to get a mega dose of super-human power in this action-packed adventure.When a dastardly villain's attempt to steal a laser machine goes spectacularly wrong, nine-year-old Zack gets zapped with super powers. This would be awesome, other than Zack is a teeny tiny bit afraid of EVERYTHING! Now, the most undeserving superhero of all time must fashion a costume, save the day and work out how to reverse the laser's effect before he gets stuck with super powers FOR EVER!

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Book SynopsisThe story of the very first Christmas jumper and the multi-coloured sheep that started it all!There are two things you need to know about Hillary the sheep. One: unlike her typical white or brown friends, Hillary's wool is all the colours of the rainbow. Two: she loves Christmas. She loves everything about it, especially Santa. When news gets out that Mr Claus himself is travelling across all of Ireland, looking for the perfect sheep's wool to make a brand-new jumper, Hillary's head begins to spin Could her wool-dest dreams come true?With back-chatting sheep, a jelly baby-obsessed farmer and a choir of Elvish Presley singing elves, this is a truly wild, laugh-out-loud adventure all about the creation of the very FIRST Christmas jumper.Trade Review“[…] a goofy comic history of the first Christmas jumper.” * The Bookseller, Children’s Previews *“A joyous bundle of woolly wonderment.” * The Book Sniffer *“[…] very fun festive filled book indeed!” * Kelly Allen Writer *“Full of puns and jokes and with Judge’s distinctive illustrations, this is a sweet Christmassy stocking filler.” * The Irish Independent *This is a charming story full of puns and laughter with large print and lots of illustrations to help newly developing readers * The Week Junior, Christmas Bookstore *

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Book SynopsisIf you think monsters don''t exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is certain she can handle anything that is, until she meets the unpleasant Inspector Shelley and her even more unpleasant pet rat. Shelley and Ratsputin have come to spy on the MLM, and are determined to make trouble at every turn. Then Theodora makes a discovery of her own: a cursed beetle. She needs to destroy it without attracting the attention of the inspector and fast. The stakes couldn't be higher: if Theodora fails, her beloved monster family will rot in the dankest, darkest prisons of TransylvaniaTrade ReviewThis is a really fun adventure mystery book with fantastic supernatural characters. I happily read it aloud and I think it would suit anyone from around 8, or younger if they are being read to. I cannot wait for more adventures with Theodora. * Reviewer (age 10) Books Up North *

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Book SynopsisThe anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions ofpreviously published titles, each with several brand new poemsin them. A matching Teacher Resource Book is also available and haslessons based on different poetry types, each focusing on a specificpoem from one of the anthologies.

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Book SynopsisThe anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions ofpreviously published titles, each with several brand new poemsin them. A matching Teacher Resource Book is also available and haslessons based on different poetry types, each focusing on a specificpoem from one of the anthologies.

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Book SynopsisSequel to STATE OF SORROW by best-selling fantasy author MelindaSalisbury. Sorrow has risen to power - but her secrets may destroy her.

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are at their sparkling best inthis fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG, now accompaniedby audio CD. Children can listen to the full story with music,play The Flying Doctors Listening Game and sing along to thebrand new Can Princesses Be Doctors song.

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Book SynopsisAnsel's new master slays dragons for a living. But is Brock justa clever trickster in shining armour? Ansel is sure there are nosuch things as dragons. So what is the man-eating creature thatmakes its lair in the crags of Dragon Mountain? Ansel and Brockmust climb the ice face to discover the terrifying truth.

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Book SynopsisInspire young naturalists with the RSPB Bumper Book of Wildlife Stories. This full-colour, beautifully illustrated title is packed full of wonderful tales of wildlife, fascinating facts, puzzles, games and much, much more.

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Book SynopsisOne year + one beach house + zero parents = Ten Things We Shouldn't Have DoneTrade ReviewMlynowski avoids sermonising, offering 10 madcap and remarkably tense escapades that will have readers laughing, cringing, and guessing how April will get out of the next pickle. Like all good things, April's freedom party must come to an end, but the way is does will surprise * Publishers Weekly *Wit, energy, and an uncanny understanding of teenage logic. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced dystopian thriller for fans of Maze Runner and Ready Player OneTrade ReviewPacy and easy to read, with plenty of thrilling action sequences but there are also moments of reflection. * Bookbag *We love these two high-octane preteen thrillers... very skilfully structured to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Your child (of either sex incidentally) will love the well depicted characters and video game flavour adventure. * Ham & High *One of the paciest YA thrillers of the year. A cracking action thriller. * Daily Telegraph *Well drawn major characters, unusual ideas and some complex relationships make this a fine, satisfying read. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisDon''t miss the last episode of international bestseller Robert Muchamore''s ROCK WAR series! Jay, Summer and Dylan are fresh out of the biggest reality show there is. But they''re about to discover what fame and fortune are really about. Jay''s brother Theo is young, rich and famous: but is it making him happy?Summer''s got to weather her one-star reviews and take her career back into her own hands.And Dylan might soon be seeing the world of show-business from the four walls of a prison cell. They''ve got everything to play for. From the author of CHERUB and Henderson''s Boys: find out more at rockwar.comTrade ReviewPacy writing, punchy dialogue and a gripping plot, it's got it all. * Daily Express *Crackling tension and high-octane drama. * Daily Mail *Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true. * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisEnormously popular all over the world, Enid Blyton's school series combines everything that makes school so special - friendships, learning, sports, plays and mischief!

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Book SynopsisFrom musical superstar Lance Bass, here is a quirky yet sinister Halloween story that is perfect for those trick-or-treaters who love an extra scare! Boo! It's Halloween night and a group of trick-or-treaters make a turn down Scary Street, led by a charismatic and maybe unreliable guide. Along the way, the kids discover the endlessly eerie sights that Scary Street has to offervampire lairs, witches' kitchens, haunted houses, and more. But as their friends begin to disappear, the kids are left to wonder . . . is their treat still to come? Or have they been tricked?

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in a special bumper book of mayhem with this brilliant collection of twelve of his best stories!Perfect for new readers and existing fans alike, this BIG story collection features a year's worth of mischief and fun. From antics at school to summer fun and Christmas chaos, there's something for everyone in this twelve-story collection. Bonus fun activity section also included!

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Book SynopsisJoin Cat and friends for five fun stories perfect for beginning readers.

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