Children & Teen Fiction Books

Book SynopsisLovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as ''the shrew'', and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his outrageous behaviour? With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Marriage in The Taming of the Shrew. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross''s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.<

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Book SynopsisThree little pigs set off to build new homes for themselves. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack . . . Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf? My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike! Trade ReviewIt should come with a laughter warning, there's humour on every page * Nayu's Reading Corner *

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Book SynopsisThe internationally and New York Times bestselling first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy that bends the sci-fi genre into a new dimension. Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the worst thing she’d ever been through. That was before her planet was invaded. Now, with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra are forced to fight their way onto one of the evacuating craft, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit. But the warship could be the least of their problems. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their biggest threat; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady plunges into a web of data hacking to get to the truth, it’s clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: Ezra. Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents, Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy. ‘Never have I read a book so wholly unique and utterly captivating.’ Marie Lu ‘It certainly filled the Battlestar Galactica-shaped hole in my heart.’ Victoria Aveyard Can’t get enough Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman? Try the epic Aurora Cycle series!Trade Review ‘[O]ut-of-this-world awesome.’ Kirkus, starred review‘A truly interactive experience… A fantastically fun ride.’ MTV.com‘Genre-busting and mind-bendingly original.’ Books for Keeps‘An exuberant mix of space opera, romance, zombies, hackers, and political thrills.’ Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies‘This book is xxxxing awesome.’ Laini Taylor, author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone

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Book SynopsisThe Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute is a beautiful retelling of the famous opera set to the sound of Mozart’s music.Trade Review‘Mozart’s world famous opera is reimagined as an exquisite novelty book in the latest Story Orchestra title, which plays 10 clips featuring a real orchestra and voices.’ -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisAntoine de Saint-Exupéry''s tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children''s book.The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry''s classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love.Will enchant little ones' The TimesBrilliant and beautiful' The ScotsmanAdapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.Trade Review ‘It’s never too soon to hear that we don’t know what we’ve got till it’s gone, and this pair (and the spirit of Saint-Exupéry) land that message in style.’ – Alex O’Connell, The Times “The first picture book adaptation of the classic fable captures its spirit of poetic mysteriousness with beautifully immersive visuals” – The I ’Retaining the essence of the original story, but pairing it back enough to make it accessible to children makes its key messages shine through. The Little Prince is as charming as ever, and Massini’s artwork superbly captures the surreal world he inhabits. Perfect for curious young readers, it’s a story that will stay with them long after the final page has turned.’ – The Scotsman ‘A thing of beauty, mysterious and poetic both verbally and visually.’ – Red Reading Hub ‘Contemporary but timeless illustrations, a perfect way to bring a classic to the next generation’ – @bookgiftblogger

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Book SynopsisWhen an acorn drops on Chicken Licken’s head, he thinks the sky is falling and dashes off to tell the King. But instead he finds Foxy Loxy . . . Is Chicken Licken about to become Chicken Lunch? My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!

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Book Synopsis40th anniversary edition of Richard Adams'' picaresque saga about a motley band of rabbits - Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of our time.Sandleford Warren is in danger. Hazel''s younger brother Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the land, but no one will listen. And why would they when it is Spring and the grass is fat and succulent? So together Hazel and Fiver and a few other brave rabbits secretly leave behind the safety and strictures of the warren and hop tentatively out into a vast and strange world.Chased by their former friends, hunted by dogs and foxes, avoiding farms and other human threats, but making new friends, Hazel and his fellow rabbits dream of a new life in the emerald embrace of Watership Down . . .''A gripping story of rebellion in a rabbit warren and the subsequent adventures of the rebels. Adams has a poetic eye and a gift for storytelling which will speak to readers oTrade ReviewA great book. A whole world is created, perfectly real in itself, yet constituting a deep incidental comment on human affairs * Guardian *Stunning and compulsive reading * Sunday Times *A gripping story of rebellion in a rabbit warren and the subsequent adventures of the rebels. Adams has a poetic eye and a gift for storytelling which will speak to readers of all ages for many years to come * Sunday Telegraph *A masterpiece. The best story about wild animals since The Wind in the Willows. Very funny, exciting, often moving * Evening Standard *Extraordinary . . . magically well-made and memorable * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisWill has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds.

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Book SynopsisThe eagerly anticipated, deadly prequel to the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.In the prequel to the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, contract killer Yassen Gregorovich is given orders to kill Alex. But Yassen knows a secret from the past that connects him to the fourteen-year-old spy. What is it that makes one of them choose to do evil, and what does it take to turn him into a killer?Trade ReviewImmensely gripping . . . extremely enjoyable * Carousel *Bestselling Anthony Horowitz doesn’t miss a beat in this thrilling new adventure that links back to his favourite hero, Alex Rider through the terrifying and gripping story of Yassen Gregorovich […] An absolute must-read after finishing the Alex Rider series * Love Reading 4 Kids *

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Book SynopsisA gripping mystery-adventure about a desperate search for identity by critically acclaimed author, Timothee de Fombelle.In a world between wars, Vango is on the cusp of taking priestly vows when he is suddenly made a fugitive. Fleeing from the police who blame him for murder, as well as more sinister forces with darker intentions, Vango attempts to trace the secrets of his shrouded past and prove his innocence before all is lost. This is a breathless and highly cinematic story that follows Vango from Scotland to the Soviet Union and from the rooftops of Paris to Nazi Germany. Centred on a mysterious, unforgettable, and romantic protagonist, Vango tells a thrilling story sure to captivate lovers of daring escapades and subversive literary heroes.Trade ReviewTimothee De Fombelle, Vango: Between Sky and Earth, Independent – Author of mesmerising Toby Alone, the French novelist has now come up with yet another utterly distinctive adventure story. Expertly translated by Sarah Ardizzone, this tall but continually gripping tale is set in the 1930s in an atmosphere reminiscent of pre-war French cinema at its most romantic… Satisfyingly long, with a plot that flits between time zones but is always easy to follow, this is simply too good to miss, with a sequel promised next year. * Independent *A beautifully inventive adventure novel, this story reminds me of nothing more than the unabridged version of The Count of Monte Cristo - but set in the 1900s and meant to be read by a younger audience. This is, by the way, the highest praise I can give to an adventure novel […] Vango has the same ingenuity, the same imagination, as Alexander Dumas's work, with a never-ending series of fantastic events that the incredibly talented main character negotiates with aplomb. […] It is de Fombelle's adept characterization that solidifies the real, poignant emotional underpinning of what might otherwise be a fluffy adventure novel. * The Globally Curious *

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Book Synopsis*Join Harry Potter as he sets out on the magical journey of a lifetime in the first book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series.Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's first adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, will whisk you away to Hogwarts, an enchanted, turreted castle filled with disappearing staircases, pearly-white ghosts and magical paintings that flitTrade ReviewI’ve yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn’t been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Harry * Independent *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Guardian *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *

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Book SynopsisHello, I'm new here! says Hare to slow, quiet Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? Maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. 300 headwords, 580 words.

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Book Synopsis A brand-new full-color graphic novel adapted by USA Today bestselling author Gale Galligan!Kristy''s mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid! The only problem? Fourteen kids are coming to town for the wedding. Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory think they can handle it, but that''s before they spend a week changing diapers, stopping arguments, solving mix-ups, and planning activities. It''s the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they''ll work together to make sure Kristy''s big day is a success!

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Book SynopsisMaster storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring three of the most famous myths of the ancient Greek world to life. Vividly illustrated by award-winning French illustrator Carole Hénaff, Greek Myths is a captivating introduction to the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Eurydice.

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Book SynopsisAn unputdownable YA thriller with a twist that will electrify readers, Silent Sister is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Kathleen Glasgow.Grace can''t remember how her sister Maddy disappeared, and even the police think she's lying. But it's hard to look innocent with a missing girl's blood on your clothesOne week earlier, Maddy rejected for the college scholarship of her dreams, abandoned by her only friend on her birthday was tired of living in Grace's shadow. She was ready to be someone new, which was exactly what was promised by an exclusive senior trip at their expensive private school.But eighteen years'' worth of awkwardness didn''t evaporate just because Maddy was holed up in a mountain lodge with thirty classmates, playing games and learning so-called life lessons.Now, without her memories of the trip, Grace must piece together notebook entries and classmates' revelations to discover how her sister disappeared. And unless Grace can find out what happened to Maddy, she''ll never clear her conscience or her name.Unbelievably gripping, and filled with twists and turns, Silent Sister will have you guessing until the very last page.

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming queer romance about beating the odds - perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart, the solo debut from New York Times bestseller Alyson Derrick.

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Book Synopsis‘Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.’ ‘This book deserves to be read by everyone.’ ‘This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would legit tattoo on my forehead!’ ‘Brilliant, thought provoking.’ ‘Literally dying for more.’Goodreads ReviewsLegendborn meets Percy Jackson in this dark and thrilling debut fantasy romance.When consumed by shadow, even the faintest light can be blinding... After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life.     But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, normality is abandoned when they ar

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Book SynopsisA perfect gift for any parent celebrating the arrival of a child. With breathtaking illustrations and a sweet rhyming text, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning screenwriter and director Cindy Chupack''s debut picture book celebrates the moment a child and parent form a family.We waited for you.Sometimes it seemed everybody we knew even bears at the zoo had a baby or twobut we waited for you.We dreamed about you.Dreamed about all the adventures we''d share once you were theresafe in our care, sweet dreams of you.

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Book SynopsisA 100% official collectiblesticker book filled with terrifying images from all corners of theFive Nightsat Freddy'suniverse!

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Book SynopsisYou, the hero, must uncover the secrets of Salamonis...

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Book SynopsisWhen we last left our courageous hero, Max Crumbly, and his trusty sidekick Erin, they had just finished foiling the plans of some bumbling thieves. But Max and Erin were trapped in a smelly, dangerous dumpster of doom and about to be discovered by the last people they wanted to find them. Now in this latest installment of Max’s journals, Max and Erin face foes both new and old as their misadventures continue. Can the two friends avoid detection—and detention!—while keeping South Ridge Middle School safe from bullies and criminals?

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Book SynopsisThe eighth book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities. And Sophie’s not the only one with blank spots in her past, or mysteries surrounding her family. She and her friends are part of something much bigger than they imagined – and their roles have already been chosen for them. Every clue drags them deeper into the conspiracy. Every memory forces them to question everything – especially one another. And the harder they fight, the more the lines blur between friend and enemy.Don’t miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacy StellarluneUnlocked

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Book SynopsisDiscover the origins of the warrior Clans in this thrilling prequel to Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors seriesThis box set includes all six books in the Dawn of the Clans prequel series, and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world.

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Book SynopsisIn the Case Closed books, the reader helps Carlos and his friends hunt ghosts at a haunted hotel.In this wildly entertaining adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and which clues to follow.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR BOOK 1 IN THE CASE CLOSED SERIES: “The ‘choose your own adventure’ format adds a fun twist, offering readers different options, like whom to interview, what to examine, and which clues to follow. An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of humorous mysteries.” — School Library Journal "The characters are real kids dealing with real worries. Carlos is so concerned about money that he takes on the near-impossible task of solving a case for his mother, but it’s this concern that makes him endearing. The various options mean the story takes on a new flavor with every reading. The puzzles are based in learning, so readers work to solve each clue before moving on to the next. Magaziner blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful mystery and delightful characters." — Booklist PRAISE FOR LAUREN MAGAZINER: “Humorous and engaging.” — ALA Booklist “Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The kids’ slowly forming friendship has real grace and authenticity." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Hilarious, light-hearted debut would be a great read-aloud for middle grade classrooms.” — Library Media Connection

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Book SynopsisWhere is the center of the sea? Why do the waves never break there? A book containing unanswerable, fantastical questions, inviting us to be curious, while simultaneously embracing what we cannot know.A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2022A Marginalian (fka Brain Pickings) Favorite Book of 2022A New York Times Bestseller!A USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2023A 2023 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf SelectionSelected for the Academy of American Poets 2022 Featured Fall Books List for Young ReadersStarred reviews in The Horn Book, Kirkus, SLJ, and PW!This bilingual Spanish-English edition is the first illustrated selection of questions, 70 in all, from Pablo Neruda's original poem (320 questions) The Book of Questions. Holding the wonder and mystery of childhood and the experience and knowing that come with growing up, these questions are by turns lyrical, strange, surreal, spiritual, historical and political. They foreground the natural world, and their curiosity transcends all logic; and because they are paradoxes and riddles that embrace the limits of our ability to know, they engage with human freedom in the deepest way, removing the burden and constraint that somehow, we are meant to have answers to every question. Gorgeously, cosmically illustrated by Paloma Valdivia, here Neruda's questions, already visual in themselves, gain a double visuality that makes them even more palpable and resonant. So clearly rooted in Chilean landscapes as they are, the questions are revealed as a communion with nature and its mysteries.Trade ReviewA New York Times Best Children's Book of 2022A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Favorite Book of 2022A New York Times Bestseller!A USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2023A 2023 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf SelectionSelected for the Academy of American Poets 2022 Featured Fall Books List for Young Readers“This work... brings together 74 poems shaped around mysterious, playful, frequently metaphysical questions about nature, constellations, memory, numbers, oceans, the interior life of the mind. Not one of the questions contained in this book resolves an issue of fact. These questions raise other questions. They suggest ideas... It’s good news that Neruda’s question poems (39 of the original 74) have been freshly translated into English by Sara Lissa Paulson and presented for the first time in picture book form, with stylized, dreamlike illustrations by the Chilean artist Paloma Valdivia—English on one side of the page, Spanish on the other... This is a physically beautiful book. Neruda likely would have approved of the way Valdivia has made his dream world real.” —Joyce Maynard, New York Times“Compiled throughout his life and published a year after his death in 1973, Neruda's thoughtful and playful questions are well known in Latin American literature. Now, a new bilingual, illustrated selection of Neruda's questions has been published by Enchanted Lion Books, giving anglophone readers—and especially children—an opportunity to interrogate the world along with the Chilean poet… The new edition is meant for everyone in the family. The book is large and contains playful fold-out pages and whimsical illustrations that help bring readers into the imaginative world of the questions… In illustrating these questions, Valdivia didn't want to hint at any answers. In fact, part of the magic of Neruda's questions is not that the reader finds an answer but rather finds even more questions.“ —NPR“Book of Questions now comes alive in a stunning bilingual picture-book, illustrated by Chilean artist Paloma Valdivia. Given Valdivia’s roots and her personal resonance with Neruda, many of the illustrated questions are chosen for and filtered through the lens of landscape and its ecosystems. Of Neruda’s original questions—each of them unanswerable, all of them worth asking, crackling with some vital spark of playfulness or poignancy—seventy come ablaze amid the vibrant illustrations and fold-out delights, radiant with the colors and textures of Latin American tapestry. Out of the totality arises a larger sense of reckoning—a person of uncommon soulfulness and sensitivity to the subterranean strata of life, approaching the end of his days with a cascade of curiosity, singing the ultimate question: What is all this?" —Maria Popova, The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings)★ “Blues and reds and yellows weave in and out of words trailing one after another, poking and prodding the universe for answers to millennia-old questions. Sixty of the original 316 questions penned by the inimitable Chilean poet Pablo Neruda perch on vibrant landscapes solo, in pairs, or in trilling triplets. Each rumination is compelling in its whimsy, yet profound in its simplicity. Just as a wish cast onto the heavens returns with a treasure, so too do the thoughts of the poet. The answers, like the questions, dwell in infinity. Both the original Spanish and Paulson’s English translation mirror the poignancy echoing from one tongue to the next. Her translations sustain the lyricism of Neruda’s dreamscapes. Valdivia’s stylized illustrations are striking and a perfect counterpoint to this wondrous collection of ethereal literary images. A lovely exploration of diversity, language, and culture, and a splendid introduction to Neruda’s works for the very young.” —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal★ “Selections from Neruda’s final work come magically to life with inventive illustrations in this bilingual volume… Readers will be enchanted by their mind-expanding whimsy and creativity. Chilean artist Valdivia’s stylized artwork, executed predominantly in blues, reds, and yellows against black or white backgrounds, feels grounded in folk-art traditions. Created with pencil and ink, with photographs in the illustrator’s note showing the work in progress, the full-page art is visually captivating and enhanced with texture—lines, splatters, blotting—both complementing and extending the text. ‘Does the earth chirp like a cricket / in the symphony of the skies? // Who shouted for joy / when the color blue was born?’ is accompanied by a charcoal cricket standing against a dizzying swoop of blue expanse and the curve of rising mountains and vegetation… Exquisite endpapers pay tribute to the universe contained within. A gorgeous work that stretches the imagination and delights the senses.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus★ "This lavish volume includes excerpts from Neruda’s Libro de las preguntas in the original Spanish alongside new English translations by Paulson. Valdivia’s expansive illustrations give readers plenty of space to dwell on each question. The questions themselves, mostly arranged as couplets, have no answers and often imaginative premises: 'Who shouted for joy / when the color blue was born?' 'Where can you find a bell / that rings inside your dreams?' Frequent gatefolds function as transitions between related illustrations or as pauses between related questions. Back matter includes notes about the source material and its meaning from the illustrator, editor, and translator. Endlessly perusable—as long as you have the elbow room—the book is perfectly pitched to encourage students to write their own question poems." —STARRED REVIEW, The Horn Book★ “Intriguing questions with no answers make up this oversize dual-language volume by two Chilean creators, featuring Neruda’s sophisticated musings. Paulson’s translations of the poet’s lines are sometimes playful—'When I look once more at the sea, / does the sea see me or not see me?'—and often beautiful: 'So, how do roots know / they must rise up to the light // And later greet the air with crowds of colorful flowers?' Employing a black, green, red, and yellow palette, Valdivia’s artwork feels as dark and mysterious as Neruda’s questions. Elegantly designed with many bonus gatefolds, the pages include humorous inquiries such as, 'Why, when expecting snow, / do trees take off their clothes?' and close with a final provocative one: 'Might I ask my book / if I’m the one who really wrote it?' ... This unusual collection will speak to thoughtful young readers who appreciate enigmas.” —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly“If I were asked to describe the book in one word, it’d be wonder. It’s utterly wonder-filled. These questions marvel at the mystery of our world…Valdivia’s highly textured illustrations are mesmerizing dreamscapes in teals, vermilions, and yellows. They play with scale and perspective in visually rich ways. And the book’s thoughtful design includes more than one gatefold and endless visual surprises. It’s a book that young thinkers—deep thinkers—will savor. It’s a book that demands time in the best way. It yields big rewards for readers who linger, taking in the wonder and curiosity of it all.” —Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things"Neruda’s Questions plumbs the depths of imagination, existence, earth and its life with a curiosity that is free-ranging and mind-expanding. 'Which is more difficult, to sprout or to reap?' 'How many questions are in a cat?' There’s much for any age to ponder in this lavishly illustrated English/Spanish anthology that relishes questions with uncertain answers." —Toronto Star“If you are looking for some unconventional questions to pose to a child in your life, consider the new picture book adaptation of Pablo Neruda’s Book of Questions. This illustrated volume features selections from the esteemed Chilean poet’s series of 316 questions with no set answers, but with a universe of possible responses. Translated by Sara Lissa Paulson, this oversize book is bilingual, presenting Neruda’s questions in both English and Spanish. All of Neruda’s questions are brief, and no more than three to four are presented on any page. This makes the book approachable, allowing the reader to ponder a few questions at a time. The full page illustrations by Chilean-born Paloma Valdivia borrow inspiration from plants, animals, even outer space. Some illustrations open out to even larger panels, adding to the book’s wonder and surprise. The Book of Questions/Libro de las preguntas would be a beautiful gift volume for a bilingual family, or for a child who loves to ask questions. It would also be appreciated by any fan of Neruda’s poetry. Because picture books are for everyone, this book would easily fit in a secondary or university classroom, whether discussing poetry, creative writing, or even philosophy. Picture books are more than what they seem, as are children’s questions. Both can reveal truths to us, if we are only willing to see.” —World Kid Lit"39 of the 74 poems [of Book of Questions] are represented in this version, all present in vastness, open-endedness, and immense creativity... The illustrations support the atmosphere of the wondrous questions, housed on large pages with dark colors. Book of Questions brings Neruda's genius to a whole new generation of readers who may never have heard of Neruda otherwise. And the best part of this edition is how it includes the original lines in Spanish alongside the English text, paying homage to Neruda's work in its full package." —Outside in World

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Book SynopsisA forbidden romance.A deadly plague.Earth''s fate hinges on one girl . . .CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She''s reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister''s sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai''s, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth''s future.This is not the fairytale you remember. But it''s one you won''t forget.

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Book SynopsisA clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes! ​ Cam is planning to fly under the radar at his new school, which should be easy as a human among kids with super-cool paranormal powers. But after a very public psychic vision, he’s suddenly the centre of attention. With a mystery to solve to prevent a dark future, Cam teams up with handsome werewolf (and long-term crush), Mateo. As the two get closer and the mystery deepens, can they trust the sparks between them, or is Cam’s vision getting closer to coming true?Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for:So This is Ever AfterIn Deeper Waters Spell Bound Otherworldly 

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Book SynopsisA delightful rhyming tale about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris follows an adorable mouse who dreams of moving to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. One day, she bravely takes the leap – only to find a mean little girl with a horrible-looking cat standing in the way of her perfect Parisian apartment! Can Claris use all her wit, warmth and – of course – style to make her dreams come true? Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris is the first picture book in a dazzling new series for lovers of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A quarter of a million Claris books in print! Shortlisted for the 2019 ABIA Picture Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2019 Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book

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Book SynopsisIt''s never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation... This edition of The Wind in the Willows has been adapted for younger readers and features: Simplified text A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.When the Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr. Toad. The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and, finally, to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood.A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world''s best loved stories. ''Ingpen''s drawings are utterly compelling'' Michael Morpurgo

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Book SynopsisThe Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She’s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has loved since childhood. She has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie Herondale and James’s charming companions, the Merry Thieves. She is about to be reunited with her beloved father. And she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero’s blade.But the truth is far grimmer. James and Cordelia’s marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordelia’s reputation. James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible accident. Cortana burns Cordelia’s hand when she touches it, while her father has grown bitter and angry. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace.Together with the Merry Thieves, Cordelia, James and Lucie must follow the trail of the knife-wielding killer through the city’s most dangerous streets. All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she plans to raise Jesse from the dead; Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power; and James, that he is being drawn further each night into the dark web of his grandfather, the arch-demon Belial. And that he himself may be the killer they seek.Trade ReviewOn Chain of Gold:For teenagers who might like to lose themselves in an Edwardian London overrun with demons [...] this story offers glamour, romance and peril. * Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times *Featured in The Bookseller's March Previews 2021. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father who tells them stories of a faraway homeland-Palestine. Through their father's memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of street vendors beating rhythms with brass coffee cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a place they cannot go. But, as their father's story comes to an end, they know that through his memories they will always return. A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck. With heartfelt illustrations by Reem Madooh, this story is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people, which transcends borders.

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Book SynopsisAri Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world - all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox!

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Book SynopsisNow in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE HAIR CUT, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Third in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie didn''t think Nick could ever like him back, but now they''re officially boyfriends. Nick''s even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn''t just something that happens once - there''s Nick''s older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, ChaTrade ReviewThe gorgeous graphic novel series about the blossoming relationship between two teenage boys returns with a school trip to Paris on the horizon * i newspaper *

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Book SynopsisIt's a quest to save the world in Epic Adventure, the awesome-packed, first-ever graphic novel by YouTube superstars, LankyBox!LankyBox duo Adam and Justin and their friends Foxy, Boxy, and Rocky love hanging out and playing games together. But when Justin gets hungry and decides to order donuts, he and Adam wind-up kidnapped!An evil hacker has nabbed Adam and Justin, and he wants them to teach him the secret to online superstardom. If they can't, he's going wipe out all the content in the world that's more popular than his videos are. In other words: Everything!Now it's up to Foxy, Boxy, and Rocky to track down their friends and stop the sinister hacker before it's too late. Will the friends be reunited? Will Adam and Justin teach the hacker how to be popular? Will there be enough donuts for everyone? Read on to find out!It''s adventure time in this exhilarating graphic novel from YouTube sensations LankyBox, who's combined channels have more than 21 million subscribers and 28 BILLION

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Newbery MedalA New York Times bestseller''This book is a magic trick'' Jon KlassenJohannes is a free dog, a fast dog such a fast dog! He lives in an urban park by the sea, and every day, he runs through the park, seeing all, missing nothing, and reporting what he sees to the park's three ancient Bison, the Keepers of the Equilibrium. But the Equilibrium has been disrupted. Mysterious rectangles are hypnotising Johannes, the humans are erecting a strange new building, and an entirely new kind of animal has arrived in the park. Johannes must run faster, see better, and ultimately do more than run and see he must liberate those he loves.A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The Eyes & the Impossible will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.

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Book SynopsisPress the buttons to join in Bluey and Bingo''s game of Magic Xylophone in this super fun sound book with 5 different sounds! Do a Ding!Bluey and Bingo love playing Magic Xylophone with Dad, but can they learn to share?Bluey and Bingo have a magic xylophone that can freeze Dad in space and time. Help Bluey and Bingo freeze and unfreeze Dad by pressing each of the coloured buttons on your Magic Xylophone when you spot them in the story. Also includes a sound button of Bluey and Bingo laughing!This is a brilliantly noisy gift for every Bluey fan!Can''t get enough of Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Let''s Stick! Sticker Scenes BookBluey: Where''s Bluey? Search-and-Find bookBluey: Let''s Play Outside! Magnet bookBluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity bookBluey: Little Library

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Book SynopsisBefore joining the Armed Detective Agency, Osamu Dazai was the youngest executive with the Port Mafia, the most notorious underground crime syndicate in all of Yokohama. When one of their colleagues suddenly goes missing, Dazai and fellow Port Mafia member Sakunosuke Oda are tasked with conducting an investigation...and at last, the reason why Dazai parted ways with the Port Mafia is revealed!

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure - illustrated in gorgeous full-colour throughout by Becka Moor. Expect all the usual excitement as the Five head off to birthday party with a very special present. Little do they know, two thieves are on their trail and desperate to get their hands on it... The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. This new title sits alongside Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five- also available in early reader format, illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy AfternoonGeorge''s Hair Is Too LongWell Done, Famous Five Five and a Half-Term AdventureWhen Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling TimeGood Old TimmyHappy Christmas, Five!***The Famous Five, Enid Blyton and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

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Book SynopsisAri Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world!Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world - all throughthe eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro isa must-read for any kid who loves to game!

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Book SynopsisOsebo the leopard has a fine drum, a huge drum, a "magnificent" drum. All the animals covet Osebo's drum, but he won't let anyone else have it, not even Nyame, the Sky-God. So, Nyame offers a big reward to the animal that brings him the drum. All try - the monkey, the elephant, even the python - and all fail. Can a very small tortoise succeed in outwitting the boastful leopard? Jessica Souhami's vibrant collage illustrations, full of movement and humor, add additional appeal to this delightful story. The short, rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud.Trade Review"The illustrations are outstanding. Adapted from characters created for [Jessica's] own travelling puppet shows, they startle and enchant like shadow puppets in a live performance. The Independent"

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Book SynopsisIndependent readers will learn all about nature''s most amazing builders in this new leveled reader from National Geographic Kids.Ever wondered why beavers build dams? Or how spiders weave their intricate webs? In this reader, you''ll meet brilliant birds, inventive insects, and amazing mammals that all share a special skill. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this leveled reader introduces kids to the most extreme engineers of the animal kingdom.National Geographic Readers'' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading, has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the engineers and explorers of tomorrow!

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Book SynopsisFollowing SHELTER and SECONDS AWAY - the gripping new Mickey Bolitar YA thriller from the internationally bestselling master of suspense.It''s been eight months since Mickey Bolitar witnessed the tragic death of his father. Eight months of lies, dark secrets and unanswered questions. While he desperately wants answers, Mickey''s sophomore year of high school brings on a whole new set of troubles. Spoon is in hospital, Rachel won''t tell him where he stands, his basketball teammates hate him . . . and then there''s Ema''s surprise announcement: she has an online boyfriend and he''s vanished.As he''s searching for Ema''s missing boyfriend (who may not even exist!), Mickey also gets roped into helping his nemesis, Troy Taylor, with a big problem. All the while, Mickey and his friends are pulled deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Abeona Shelter, risking their lives to find the answers - until the shocking climax, where Mickey finally comes face-to-face withTrade ReviewDark, tautly structured thrillers - THE TIMESEnjoyably intricate - SUNDAY TELEGRAPHPacy, packed with colourful characters, cracking dialogue and a suitably twisting plot, this is Coben at his best - DAILY EXPRESSOne of the most joyously readable crime writers in the world right now - HEAT

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