Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Thames and Hudson Ltd Theres an Ocean in This Book
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Dance in the Dark A Scarlet and Ivy Mystery
Book SynopsisThe third unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.Is someone out for the ultimate revenge at Rookwood School?With their evil headmaster, Mr Bartholomew, safely out of the picture and kindly Mrs Knight in charge, life at Rookwood is looking up. There''s a ballet recital that Scarlet is desperate to star in, and more clues to uncover about the twins'' mother.But after their beloved ballet teacher Miss Finch suddenly disappears and the mysterious Madame Zelda takes her place, strange things start happening. Poison letters are circulating the school, and ''accidents'' are plaguing the students. It seems that the girls are in danger once moreDiscover the complete SCARLET AND IVY series, with six mesmerising mysteries to dive into.A true page-turning, nail-biting mystery' Guardian Children's Reviews on SCARLET AND IVYTrade ReviewPraise for the Scarlet and Ivy series:“I loved this book as it is a true page-turning, nail-biting mystery. The author has very cleverly hidden clues in the story and lets us solve the mystery as well. I read it in less than a day. It is gripping and keeps you begging for more.” Guardian.com, children’s reviews
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Foul Play Dead Ball
Book SynopsisAs well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He also teaches annually for the Arvon Foundation, and has travelled around the world to train librarians and teachers in techniques to encourage boys to read.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Pirate Petes Potty sticker activity book
Book SynopsisPirate Pete is a best-selling, potty-training phenomenon! Now his well-loved potty adventure comes to life for the first time in an interactive sticker activity book, ideal for sharing with a potty-training child.Pirate Pete is getting rid of his nappies and learning to use the potty like a big boy! Follow him on his potty training adventure and join in by adding stickers to the story. Then fill in your very own potty training reward chart at the end! With over 70 bright stickers, Pirate Pete''s Potty sticker activity book is perfect for helping little ones feel confident and motivated about using the potty.
£6.23
Weldon Owen Children's Books Mind Mappers Can We Live On Mars
Book SynopsisTake a thrilling journey to the Red Planet. Find out how to get there, where to land, and how to survive.No one has ever been to Mars. It is between 35 million and 250 million miles away, depending on the calendar. But Space scientists are developing a rocket to take us. How do we know when to go? Can we land without crashing and burning? How will we survive when we get there? Mars has a thin and unbreathable atmosphere, intense radiation (especially after a solar storm), and sandstorms the size of North America. There is no fuel, and the only water is locked in the frozen icecaps and particular rocks. Mind Mappers Can We Live on Mars? unravels the complicated science and logistics of this incredible challenge. Structured in a unique way using the visual-thinking technique—mind mapping—complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. The mind map connects the information, making it easy to grasp. Even the y
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group The No-Dig Children's Gardening Book: Easy and
Book SynopsisDon't like endless digging and weeding? Don't let that stop you from getting into gardening! The simple and achievable gardening projects in this book are perfect for parents and young children to do together. All are based on Charles Dowding's trademark no-dig technique, which perfectly lends itself to gardening with little ones who can't manage heavy digging and who will quickly grow bored of endless weeding.Projects are broken down into easy, step-by-step processes, designed to be carried out by children. Attractive, full-bleed photography is supplemented with fun illustration and fully illustrated factual spreads. Running throughout the gardening projects are extra little facts about plants and wildlife, as well as things to look out for when you are outdoors.Trade ReviewHaving converted the adult world to give up digging, no-dig guru Charles Dowding sets his sights on young gardeners with The No-Dig Children's Gardening Book. This perfect stocking filler explains in simple terms Charles' hands-off approach to the soil, where digging and feeding are replaced by Mulch is a layer of material, at least 5cm (2in) thick, applied to the soil surface in late autumn to late winter (Nov-Feb). It is used to provide frost protection, improve plant growth by adding nutrients or increasing organic matter content, reducing water loss from the soil, for decorative purposes and suppressing weeds. Examples include well-rotted garden compost and manure, chipped bark, gravel, grit and slate chippings.mulching and weeding. After 40 years of spreading the word in books and calendars, and more recently through YouTube and social media, the method is now mainstream, with no-dig being the primary approach at RHS Garden Wisley.This kids' guide follows Charles' biggest and best-ever no-dig book for adults, 2022's glamorous mustard-bound bible, No Dig. It's finally time to trade in the spade. -- Helen Griffin, RHS Books Publishing Manager * Royal Horticultural Society *Table of ContentsThe basics of setting up a flower or vegetable bed (and Charles is an advocate of starting with a small area) • Sowing seeds indoors and straight into the soil • Spotting what's a weed and what's not • Planting vegetables and fruit • Easy annual flowers • Growing wildlife-friendly plants • Ways to attract insects, birds and other wildlife to your garden • Making your own compost • making biodegradable plant pots • Seasonal planting, including projects like growing a giant sunflower (and seeing whose grows tallest) and growing and carving your own Halloween pumpkin • Vegetables need company! Planting close together • What grows when? Simple visual chart of Spring, summer, autumn and winter growing • What is healthy soil? (Illustrated non-fiction spread, inc. fun illustrations of worms, etc)
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Double Cross
Book Synopsis''The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be'' STORMZY''I grew up reading her. It was one of the few books about black people, so I felt seen.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS ''The most original book I''ve ever read'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH Malorie Blackman is absolutely amazing ... [Noughts & Crosses] really spoke to me, especially as a woman of dual heritage. ZAWE ASHTON_____Just this once. Just this once and no more, I promise.Please let me get away with it just this once . . .Tobey wants a better life - for him and for Callie Rose. He wants nothing to do with the violent gangs that rule the world he lives in. But when he''s offered the chance to earn some extra money, how much could it hurt to just this once say ''yes''?Callie Rose knows all about the danger of saying ''yes''. She knows abTrade ReviewBlackman "gets" people . . . she "gets" humanity as a whole, too * The Guardian *Powerful * Sunday Times *Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable * Independent *Stimulating and emotionally satisfying * Financial Times *A gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale... * Bookseller *Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave * Guardian *Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
£8.54
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust: The Colouring Book of Cards and
Book Synopsis**As featured on the YouTube channel, Sprinkle of Glitter Get creative with this amazing colouring book from the bestselling National Trust Colouring Cards and Envelopes series, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The 24 gorgeous designs include magical unicorns, adorable kittens, charming rainbows and more, and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Pick up your pencils and experiment with your colour palette or try different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card, this book is the complete creative package!Other titles in this fantastic series include: Nature, Flowers and Butterflies, Summertime, Christmas, Special Occasions
£13.56
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Sticker Book Garden
Book SynopsisCaroline read English at Cambridge University and taught English in Greece and the UK before joining Usborne as a writer and editor. She has written books about a huge variety of subjects, for all ages, and believes it's one of the best jobs in the world. Caroline lives and works on Anglesey in North Wales.Trade ReviewA wonderfully interactive and very educational book from Usborne that will be of great appeal to budding little gardeners. * First4Dads *Culturebaby has also very much enjoyed her First Sticker Book Garden from Usborne... She’s developed quite an impressive gardening vocabulary and this series of activity books is great because she can do much of it herself. * Culture Baby *
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Jungle Snap
Book SynopsisThere are lots of jungle creatures and objects to match in this entertaining card game for young children. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures showing a parrot, jaguar, monkey, sloth, chameleon and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.
£8.63
Usborne Publishing Ltd Halloween Mazes: A Halloween Book for Kids
Book SynopsisWalk the decks of ghostly galleons, explore fright-filled theme parks, and plan the best trick-or-treat routes between pumpkin-bedecked houses as you delve into this spook-tacular selection of Halloween mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Rabbit's Pancake Picnic
Book Synopsis A sweet and funny picture book about friendship - perfect for Pancake Day. Pancake recipe included!It's finally the day of Rabbit's pancake picnic! She's going to make the pancakes all by herself . . . but she can't find her recipe book. Bother!Rabbit decides to try to remember the recipe and adds syrup, strawberries, apples, and lots of other ingredients to the mixture. Her friends try to help, but Rabbit is desperate to make the pancakes on her own. Even when the mixture turns lumpy, sticky and looks, well . . . strange. Is Rabbit's pancake picnic ruined? Perhaps she just needs to accept some help from her kind friends! This beautifully illustrated picture book with its cast of adorable woodland animals combines all the fun of Pancake Day with important messages about knowing when to ask for help and the fun of working together. Children will love the fun counting element, joining in with the repeated phrases, and then making their very own pancakes using the recipe at the end of the book.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Boats!: And Other Things That Float
Book SynopsisTake to the water with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything boat related! Each double-page spread features a different group of boats and other watercraft to explore, such as helpful lifeboats, record-breaking catamarans and boats that people live on.Discover some of the more surprising things that float on water, including seaplanes and amphibious cars, as well as finding out how boats float. Filled with hundreds of different boats, ships, subs, and other watercraft from around the world, even the most avid young boat fanatic will discover new vessels they haven't seen before!Table of ContentsContains seafaring vehicles large and small, from towering cruise ships to tiny kayaks, fishing boats to submersibles • Miscellany spreads include rowing boats, sailing ships, passenger ships and houseboats, speedy and record-breaking ships, working ships and boats for fun • Scenes include a floating market, a lifeboat rescue, a fishing harbour, at the docks, and more • Cutaway images include a sailing yacht, inside a ferry, and inside a submarine.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who The Wonderful Doctor of Oz
Book SynopsisEmbark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old foes and monsters in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.When a sudden tornado engulfs the TARDIS, the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam find themselves transported to the magical land of Oz. With a damaged TARDIS and an unexpected stowaway from the 1930s, their only hope of getting home is to follow the yellow brick road.But when an army of scarecrows ambushes them, they quickly realise that everything is not as it should be, and they''re thrown into a fight for survival against a mysterious enemy. As each of her companions becomes a shadow of their former selves, only the Doctor is left standing.Desperate to save her friends, she must embark on a perilous journey to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz - and stop whatever forces are at work before she and her friends are trapped in the fictional world forever.
£8.54
John Blake Publishing Ltd Ronaldo (Classic Football Heroes - Limited
Book SynopsisComplete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!This is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Struck down by illness on the day of the 1998 World Cup final, he showed world-class skill and determination to come back four years later and single-handedly destroy Germany in the 2002 final to prove, once and for all, that he was one of the greatest strikers ever.
£6.99
Anness Publishing Exploring Nature: Bears & Pandas: An Intriguing
Book SynopsisThis book offers an in intriguing insight into the lives of brown bears, polar bears, black bears, pandas and others, with 190 exciting images. You can explore the amazing world of bears - how they survive and where they live, from the Arctic tundra and mountain slopes to scrub desert and tropical forest. It is packed with more than 190 stunning pictures from renowned wildlife photographers and artists. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a bear's powerful body. Myth boxes explore the many popular stories about these creatures, including Baloo in The Jungle Book, Goldilocks and the three bears, and Winnie the Pooh. It contains all the bear facts - a book to delight and inform 8- to 12-year-olds, at home or at school. From the fearsome grizzly of North America to the giant panda in the remotest regions of China, bears have long captured the human imagination. You can discover how they live, examine the differences between the species, and learn how they cope with their diverse habitats.Special focus sections allow you to observe detailed aspects of bear and panda life, such as the giant bears of Kodiak Island and how polar bear migration regularly brings a town in Canada to a standstill. Meanwhile, 'Did You Know?' features provide quirky facts that will amaze and amuse.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Shiver Point: It Came from the Woods
Book SynopsisTHE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEKWelcome to SHIVER POINT, home of spooks, screams and small-town horror! Enter if you dare...Shiver Point is boring. Nothing interesting ever happens there and there's never anything fun to do. At least that's what Alex has always thought. Until one night, in the dead dark, he spots what looks like a meteorite plummeting into Howlmoor Forest.Intrigued, Alex goes to investigate. But little does he know, four other kids have also spotted the strange streak in the sky: 'troublemaker' Oli, studious Sophia, curious Mo and budding engineer Riley. What they discover is far beyond their wildest dreams - in fact it belongs in their nightmares. Can the gang work together to save the town from the bloodthirsty bodysnatcher that's arrived with the meteorite before it's too late?One thing's for sure: Shiver Point will never be the same again. Packed with chills and thrills, SHIVER POINT is a hair-raising new horror series for readers aged 9-12, perfect for fans of GOOSEBUMPS and DREAD WOOD.(SHIVER POINT by Gabriel Dylan was a Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/09/23)Trade ReviewThink Stranger Things meets The Goonies with super creepy killer slugs. The ultimate chiller thriller series for 9-year-olds. * The School Reading List *If you love a mystery, a scare and a group of children leading the way, then It Came from the Woods is for you! It's also an absolute essential to have in every library to fill the gap for short, good reads. * ReadingZone *A fab cast of misfits, a mysterious meteorite, body-snatching goo and a nippy chill factor, Shiver Point is the stranger thing you need in your life! * Rachel Delahaye, author of JIM REAPER *Like a modern day famous five, with added dread and pernicious slugs. A crew of 12 year olds have to solve the mystery of what's invading Shiver Point and protect their town, Stranger Things style - it almost turns the pages itself! * Nicola Penfold, author of WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD *A fabulous adventure series for readers who like their mysteries with added tingly terror. Slugs, sewers, slime? I'm in! * Tracy Darnton, author of THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES *I absolutely loved it! A brilliant, fast-paced mash up of The X-Files meets E.T. Middle-grade readers will eat this up like a mutant slug in the cat-food aisle! * Emma Read, author of THE HOUSETRAP *I loved this creepy, gross, exciting, slug-infested tale. Perfectly pitched horror to make 9-12s squirm as they feverishly turn the pages! * SJ Wills, author of BITE RISK *An absolute perfect gateway horror novel, with a splash of science fiction, for kids who do not want to be scared too much. -- Tony Jones, Ginger Nuts of Horror * NetGalley *A hell of a great horror with the right level of frightening moments and lovely and well developed characters. Well written, great world building, a lot of fun. Highly recommended. -- Anna Maria Giacomasso, Librarian * NetGalley *A creepy delight! Perfect for young horror fans and adults who crave some fun scares and excellent horror references. * Amy McCaw, Author of MINA AND THE UNDEAD *
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Scholastic When Cookie Crumbled PB
Book SynopsisMichael's one cool cookie - and he LOVES to stand out from the batch. But when he's made to feel like he needs to be like everyoneelse, Michael feels all alone and the poor cookie CRUMBLES. Willthe other cookies be there for Michael when he needs them most?
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Little Tiger Press Group Bugs
Book SynopsisIf you look down towards the ground, A world of wildlife can be found. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! This beautifully illustrated, fascinating picture book reveals the lives of insects throughout the year. Vibrant illustrations by Britta Teckentrup are paired with gentle rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty to perfectly capture the changing seasons. Die-cuts let you peep through the pages to reveal new minibeasts, and gentle text encourages little ones to explore a tiny world full of life. Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don't miss the full range of stunning picture books that focus on the natural world, including Moon, Bee, Tree and Home! For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don’t miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows and A Happy Place.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Big Sky Mountain: The Beach Otters
Book SynopsisAnother exhilarating adventure in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWelcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone!Life never stays still for long on Big Sky Mountain. Rosa and Grandma Nan are off on an adventure to Toe-Dipper Bay, to see who's in trouble - a distress flare has gone up! When they arrive they find the beach covered in plastic rubbish, and a family of beach otters farming seaweed, while doing their best to tidy up. Rosa and Grandma Nan join in, but they have to find out who sent the distress flare - because who is that wrecked out at sea? Rosa and Grandma Nan will need the otters' help to build a raft to get to them . . .An action-packed story featuring curious otters, wise hermit crabs and peckish puffins ,which addresses pollution and recycling in a gentle and friendly way for young children.Trade ReviewFunny and charming; Alex Milway has made me want to fly right into Big Sky Mountain myself. * Andy Shepherd, author of THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS *I want to go to Big Sky Mountain! It's the rugged wilderness, but much softened by a comfy bear who's a travelling salesman, a moody architect hare and some busy builder beavers who still have to learn about how to get along with the rest of the community. * Sarah McIntyre, illustrator of PUGS OF THE FROZEN NORTH *This is a perfect, big-hearted adventure story, with pictures and laughs on every page and an environmental message delivered with the lightest touch. Once you have met the wonderful cast of talking animals, warmed to Nan's peculiar ways and found your feet in the wilderness, like Rosa you'll never want to leave Big Sky Mountain. * Clara Vulliamy *As a HUGE fan of feisty grandmothers I LOVED Grandma Nan in Big Sky Mountain! Wise, capable and fearless she is the perfect role model for her granddaughter Rosa. A wild adventure with an important message, bravo! * Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of BAD NANA *The perfect adventure to rewild young readers * Benji Davies, author and illustrator of GRANDAD'S ISLAND *Dr Dolittle meets Dora the Explorer in an exhilarating illustrated series which is the next best thing to breathing in the scents of the great outdoors! Screenwriter and Hotel Flamingo author Alex Milway inspires everyone to pull on their walking boots and join a little girl called Rosa on Big Sky Mountain... a place in the wilderness that has a home for everyone. Life never stays still for long on Big Sky Mountain. Rosa and Grandma Nan are off on an adventure to Toe-Dipper Bay to see who is in trouble because a distress flare has gone up. When they arrive, they find the beach covered in plastic rubbish and a family of beach otters farming seaweed while doing their best to tidy up. Rosa and Grandma Nan join in but they have to find out who sent the distress flare because who is that wrecked out at sea? Rosa and Grandma Nan will need the otters' help to build a raft to get to them. There's adventure with a capital A in this action-packed story which features curious otters, wise hermit crabs and peckish puffins while addressing pollution and recycling topics in a gentle and child-friendly way. Ideal as a first chapter book for new readers and full of Milway's vibrant two-tone illustrations, this is a truly wild, wonderful and exhilarating story for your own little explorers! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancaster Guardian *The third story in Alex Milway's Big Sky Mountain series...with industrious otters, savvy hermit crabs and hungry puffins, this is an adventure for younger readers with a great cast and a satisfying resolution. * Absolutely Education *
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Growing Up
Book SynopsisA clear and simple guide to growing up, and the changes you can expect during puberty. With cartoony artwork and diagrams, this book explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity. The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic, has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who have just begun their journey into puberty - or are likely to start soon. Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, bras, periods, shaving, all about vaginas, vulvas and penises, sex, sexuality, love, relationships, friendships, hormones, looking after yourself, staying safe and keeping healthy - written in consultation with experts in sex education and gender studies, alongside medical doctors.
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Hot Key Books The Last Paper Crane
Book SynopsisNominated for the 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal, joint winner of the UKLA 11-14 Book Award 2021 and winner of the Warwickshire Schools Library Award.Trade ReviewAn outstanding and heart filled book that should find its way into every school library * Books for Keeps *This is a harrowing tale but the ultimate redemption in the story leaves one with a sense of hope. Highly recommended. * Love Reading 4 Schools *Flicking between contemporary Japan and 1945, this story is simultaneously heart-warming and heartbreaking. Told in dual narrative verse and prose, we hear from both Mizuki and her grandfather. Mizuki is worried about him. Slowly, her grandfather tells his story and shares his experience of surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. He reveals the events that have haunted him throughout his life. By creating moving and relatable characters, Kerry Drewery has beautifully conveyed the unique, human experience of living through a catastrophic event. * The Scotsman *I loved this book. Such a heart-breaking and difficult subject, but Kerry's writing is beautiful, lyrical and poetic and has created a story that manages to be heart-warming and life-affirming whilst covering one of the most devastating events of the last century. * Liz Kessler *A spell-binding story that spans generations, telling the story of Ichiro who experiences the Hiroshima atomic bomb as a child and his granddaughter Mizuki who will do anything to help him in his old age, including trying to repair a 70-year=old broken promise. An innovative and moving story told through a mixture of prose poetry, and haiku sequences. * School Reading List *This may be one of the most affecting books that I have ever read. And one of the most beautiful. The tragedy that was the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is rarely spoken of today. It is barely remembered by those old enough to do so and totally unknown to many young people. The Last Paper Crane by Kerry Drewery is about remembering. Remembering people, places and promises. Illustrated with great sensitivity by Natsko Seki, it is remarkable for its restraint, its sparse eloquence and its compassion. Mizuki is worried about her grandfather, a survivor of Hiroshima, and to understand his anxiety she listens to the story of that day in 1945 when his world exploded without warning. The young Ichiro, his best friend and little sister are catapulted into a landscape resembling nothing they can comprehend. A promise is made; it is almost lost and then redeemed. Moving between two timescapes, in Haiku, free verse and elegant prose, Kerry Drewery describes the shock and the loss but never dwells on the horror. The baffled young man is brave and honourable and forgiving. He bears no anger and no resentment. But the silent question 'why?' rings out from his story as he witnesses unspeakable suffering. Both the author and the illustrator describe their personal sense of responsibility and the need to bear witness. They take great care to show only what is essential, and their clarity of purpose hits home far better than a lurid retelling would do. This is not only a very good book; it is an important one. We are all stories, the author says. And stories must be read and told and heard in order to live. * Childrens Books Ireland *
£8.54
Ulysses Press The Self-regulation Workbook For Kids: CBT
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£15.29
Random House USA Inc Monsters and Creatures: An Adventurer's Guide
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£10.44
Hachette Children's Group Bletchley Park Puzzles and Brainteasers
Book SynopsisBECOME A TOP SECRET CODEBREAKER!Welcome to Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the Second World War codebreakers. Here, some of the greatest minds helped crack near-impossible codes and ciphers. You can join them . . .Flex your mental agility, crack cryptic crosswords, exercise your mind with clever brain games, test yourself with word and number puzzles, and see if you can make it into the history books as a Bletchley Park codebreaker. Along the way, you''ll learn all about the role of Bletchley Park and the rich history of codebreaking - from the Romans and Greeks, to Mary Queen of Scots and twentieth-century spy technology. You will meet incredible individuals, including university graduates, chess champions, poets and musicians who worked at Bletchley Park. And you will discover all about their top secret work - including outsmarting the Enigma!With well over 80 puzzles, this is the perfect gift book for curious kids. So grab your family and friends - and get puzzling!
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Pokemon Journey in Paldea Chapter Book
Book SynopsisJoin Liko and Roy on an action-packed adventure in the world of Pokémon in this exciting chapter book!
£6.99
AURORA PP Eve Earth Plush Toy
Book SynopsisPP Eve Earth 5 inches.
£8.80
AURORA ST Green Sprout Fungi Friends Plush Toy
Book SynopsisST Green Sprout Fungi Friends 9 inches.
£15.65
HarperCollins Publishers Landmarks of the World
Book SynopsisFrom the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what makes them so special.Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type An information book.A map of the world on pages 22 and 23 shows the location of all the landmarks.Curriculum links Geography: the location and characteristics of a range of the world's most significant human and physical features'.
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HarperCollins Publishers Deny All Charges The Fowl Twins 2 Book 2
Book SynopsisThe second book in the blockbusting new series from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.The second Fowl Twins adventure starts with a bang literally.Artemis''s little brothers Myles and Beckett borrow the Fowl jet without permission, and it ends up as a fireball over Florida. The twins plus their fairy minder, the pixie-elf hybrid Lazuli Heitz, are lucky to escape with their lives.The Fowl parents and fairy police force decide that enough is enough and the twins are placed under house arrest. But Myles has questions, like: who was tracking the Fowl jet? Why would someone want to blow them out of the sky? These questions must infuriate someone, because Myles is abducted and spirited away from his twin.Now Beckett and Lazuli must collaborate to find Myles and rescue him not easy when it was Myles who was the brains of the operation. Their chase will take them across continents, deep underground, and into subaquatic super villain lairs. They will be shot at, covered in spit, and at t
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HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser Total Winner
Book SynopsisRidonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel' JENNY PEARSON,The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie YatesHugely enjoyable, surreal chaos' GUARDIAN on Barry Loser''The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house,Can I keep it to give to a friend? Best recommendation you can get' OBSERVERBrand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels from the author of My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary perfect for fans of DogMan and Bunny vs MonkeyBarry Loser is back! And his adventures are even dafter than before!Dads turning onto vending machines, grown ups stories that send you to sleep and so much more!3 short brilliantly bit-size full colour graphic novel storiesFull of adventure, silliness, friendship and fun!Bonus how to draw' sections to help you make your own comic books!In the first book, Barry has had enough of being a loser and wants to prove he's a Total Winner, but when his parents ban him from gaming he has to think outside of the box Barry also has a new cat called French Fries the keelest cat ever amen.Have you got all of Jim Smith's amazekeel books?Barry Loser: I am not a loserBarry Loser: I am still not a loserBarry Loser: I am so over being a loserBarry Loser: I am sort of a loserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser hates half termBarry Loser and the birthday billionsBarry Loser: worst school trip ever!Barry Loser is the best at football NOTBarry Loser and the trouble with petsMy dad is a loser free ebookMy mum is a loser free ebookFuture Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesFuture Ratboy and the invasion of the nom-nomsFuture Ratboy and the quest for the missing thingyThe Super Weird MysteriesDanger at Donut DinerAttack of the Haunted LunchboxMy Pencil Case is a Time MachineJim Smith's books have sold 840k copies in the English language, and sold in 17 territories. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Scholastic Lollies award, was shortlisted for the Waterstones prize, and had a World Book Day book.Trade Review‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Praise for the Barry Loser series: ‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ Guardian ‘What’s not to love?’ Sun ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house . . . “Can I keep it to give to a friend?” Best recommendation you can get’ Observer ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘Will make you laugh out loud, cringe and snigger at the same time’ LoveReading4Kids ‘If you love Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid, you’ll love these too!’ Sam, aged 10 ‘I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!’ Finbar, aged 9
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisFind out ALL ABOUT dinosaurs in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+.
£10.80
Penguin Random House Children's UK Two Weeks with the Queen
Book Synopsis''I need to see the Queen about my sick brother.''Colin Mudford is on a quest. His brother Luke has cancer and the doctors in Australia don''t seem to be able to cure him. Sent to London to stay with relatives, Colin is desperate to do something to help Luke. He wants to find the best the doctor in the world. Where better to start than by going to the top? Colin is determined to ask the Queen for her advice.In Morris Gleitzman''s trademark style, this very moving story illuminates deeply serious issues about illness and loss with bright moments of humour.
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pocket Eyewitness Sharks
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Little Leaders Visionary Women Around the World
Book SynopsisMeet the little leaders. They''re brave. They''re bold. They changed the world.Featuring the true stories of 40 inspirational women creators - from writers to inventors, artists to scientists - this book is as inspirational as it is educational. Readers will meet trailblazing women such as revolutionary architect, Zaha Hadid, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, modernist painter and animator Mary Blair and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names will be familiar, some will not - but all these women had a lasting impact on their fields.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Little World Under the Sea A pushandpull
Book SynopsisIntroducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children on their adventure as they dive the ocean depths and discover the secrets of the sea. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread also helps children to engage and explore.Allison Black''s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.This series has been created in collaboration with subject experts, to produce an accurate representation of the world around us and provide a perfectly designed Little World.Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+<
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Peppas Mermaid Friends
Book SynopsisPeppa and her friends love dressing up as mermaids, lift-the-flaps to join in their fun!This exciting adventure is full of hidden mermaid surprises - what will Peppa and her friends find next?This lovely book has big flaps for little hands and is perfect for everyone who loves mermaids!
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Philosophy
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Cats
Book SynopsisFind out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colours and markings, and unusual features or behaviours. You''ll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colours and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colours within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behaviour; and the book finishes with fun facts.The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the b
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Theres a Little Chick In Your Book
Book SynopsisThe first in a new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!CHEEP CHEEP! Little Chick is looking for her baby brother - can you you help her find him?Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Chick as she searches for her brother amongst all the eggs - and discover some new friends along the way!A new novelty board-book range from the world of Tom Fletcher's bestselling Who's in Your Book series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. These books bring the interactive magic to a younger audience, helping with early development and encouraging curiosity and a love of reading for little ones.For readers up to five, discover the exciting world of Who''s in Your Book:There''s a Monster in Your BookThere''s a Dragon in Your BookThere''s an Alien in Your BookThere''s an Elf in Your BookThere''s a Superhero in Your BookThere''s a Witch in Your Book
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Whos Whonicorn of Unicorns
Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the wildest and wackiest unicorns you can imagine, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who''s Who and get ready to discover:- spooky BOO!nicorns- polite AFTERYOUnicorns- floating BALLOONincorns- smelly POOnicorns- clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns- and so many more!This funny and surprising new take on the unicorn craze is jam-packed with joyful wordplay and hilarious illustrations. It''s also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children''s creativity and imagination.*A fully illustrated version of Daisy and Gabby''s story from the bestselling Daisy and the Trouble with Unicorns*
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd PopUp Peekaboo Ocean
Book SynopsisJean Claude is a self-taught illustrator from the UK, who studied History of Art at Cambridge. He is currently living and working in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and child, and their (slightly) overweight cat. When he's not drawing, he loves making ceramics in a local studio, visiting the botanical gardens, and baking bread.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Worst Witch Strikes Again
Book SynopsisThe second hilarious adventure in the Worst Witch series.''I wonder,'' said Miss Cackle, ''if there is any hope for you in this Academy, Mildred.''It''s the Summer Term at Miss Cackle''s Academy for Witches and disaster-prone, trainee witch Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl Enid Nightshade, who isn''t nearly as sweet and innocent as she looks...''Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy''s Worst Witch'' - Sunday Express There are 8 Worst Witch stories to collect: The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch Strikes AgainA Bad Spell for the Worst WitchThe Worst Witch All at SeaThe Worst Witch Saves the DayThe Worst Witch to the RescueThe Worst Witch and the Wishing StarFirst Prize for the Worst WitchTrade ReviewMillions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch—Sunday Express
£7.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd PopUp Peekaboo Forest
Book SynopsisMiranda Sofroniou is a British illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. She enjoys experimenting with traditional drawing and painting techniques, and is inspired by a love of travel, nature, colour and pattern. Miranda strives to create images which evoke a sense of exploration and wonder.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd World War I
Book SynopsisPacked with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerised by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the the war to end all wars.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find:
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Animal Body Book
Book SynopsisDr Jess French is a keen conservationist, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called 'Minibeast Adventure with Jess'. She has written six books for DK: The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, What a Waste, Protect the Planet, It's a Wonderful World, and Pets and their People, which explore the importance of protecting our planet, and how taking little actions today will make a big difference to the future.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mabel and the Mountain
Book SynopsisA board book edition of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards winner 2020Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans...1. Climb a mountain2. Host a dinner party3. Make friends with a sharkMabel''s friends aren''t being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans:*Don''t listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can!*So, even though a mountain is very, very high and Mabel is very, very small she knows she shouldn''t give up. And even though it might have been easier to fly up a tree, Mabel knows that she needs to keep going and climb!Mabel is the best little fly to show readers big and small that there is nothing more important than the power of confidence, and believing in yourself!Other picture books available from Kim Hillyard:Ned and the Great Garden Hamster Race: a story about kindnessGretel the Wonder Mammoth: a story about overcoming
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Fossil
Book SynopsisDr Paul D Taylor is a palaeontologist specializing in fossil invertebrates. The author of four books and over 400 scientific papers, he received a PhD from the University of Durham in 1977 and a DSc from the same university in 2024. Between 1979 and 2018, he was employed as a research scientist at the Natural History Museum in London. He has been Editor-in-Chief for the Palaeontological Association since 2022.
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