Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisIn Book 2 of the series, Enola is back on the case, deciphering clues and developing leads in each of three new mysteries. What she doesn’t know is that she, too, is being pursued—by her own brother! Once again, Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series.London, 1889. A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage. Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears…As Enola seeks to rescue the three women, her brother embarks on a quest of his own. When Sherlock receives a mysterious package, he knows he’ll need Enola’s help to decipher its meaning. In the end, the three Holmes siblings will have to work together to answer the question that started it all: What happened to their mother? Book Two contains three engrossing mysteries: The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline, and The Case of Baker Street Station.

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Book SynopsisChildren can celebrate and learn about Eid with this new title in the Bright Baby Touch & Feel series from Priddy Books.With a mixture of interesting photographs and charming illustrations, this book is a first introduction to the Islamic holiday of Eid. Babies will love to explore the touch and feel tactiles on every spread, like the silky soft present ribbon and glittering crescent moon.Each page features a word and image associated with Eid, making this the perfect gift for any young child celebrating with their family.Also available in this series: Bright Baby Touch & Feel Passover, Bright Baby Touch and Feel Hanukkah, Bright Baby Touch & Feel Merry Christmas, Bright Baby Touch and Feel Easter.

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Book SynopsisThe puppies are coming! This Step 2 is perfect for readers age 4 to 6 and captures the anticipation of waiting for your best friend's dog to have puppies. Will Raymond get to keep one?Raymond and Roxy love playing together—and so do their pets! One day, Raymond learns that Roxy's dog, Flo, is going to have puppies! Raymond does everything fast so he can hardly wait. How long will it take those puppies to be born? And will his parents say yes to a puppy of his very own?Twenty years after Ready? Set. Raymond! was published, Vaunda Nelson and Derek Anderson continue the adventures of Raymond and Roxy!Look for all of the Raymond and Roxy stories:Ready? Set. Raymond!Ready? Set. Birthday!Ready? Set. Rides!Ready? Set. Puppies!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words w

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Book SynopsisFrom the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girlto attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchantedfrog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shiftingmonsters... This book includes traditional favourites,classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.

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Book SynopsisA million copies sold ‘With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering’ 12-year-old Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blood. They’re kings of the court, star players for their school team. Their father used to be a champion player and they each want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps. Both on and off the court, there is conflict and hardship which will test Josh’s bond with his brother. In this heartfelt novel in verse, the boys find that life doesn’t come with a play-book and it's not all about winning.Trade Review"This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships . . . Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch" * Kirkus, starred review *"Alexander has crafted a story that vibrates with energy and heat and begs to be read aloud. A slam dunk." * School Library Journal, starred review *"The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket . . . swings from moments of swagger-worthy triumph to profound pain." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Full of heartbreak and exhilaration" * Metro, The Best Books for Young Minds *"Mesmerising... a beautifully constructed and powerfully emotional novel." * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated Tom Gates adventure!Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehowhe's got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart! And gettinganother sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on theSCHOOL TRIP!

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Book SynopsisOn one very special day an imaginary friend is born on an island far away. Here, he and his other imaginary friends play all day and each night they sit beneath the stars, hoping and waiting for their turn to be picked, to be imagined, by a real child. But this particular imaginary friend waits and waits, and still no child imagines him. So he does the unimaginable – he sets off into the real world. Once there, he searches so long that he is just about to give up, when a shy, bookish girl named Alice meets him. Gradually they discover they are perfect for each other… and Alice has the perfect name for her imaginary friend: Beekle.Trade Review"A sweet, mind-bending gumdrop of a tale" * New York Times *"Bursting at the seams with charm" * Huffington Post *"Charming" * Guardian, The Best New Children's Books *"A feel-good tale about friendship, childhood and finding your place in the world" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"A wonderful book about friendship, imagination and courage... This is a book to treasure, and its enduring message about friendship will not date." * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisStef takes the twins out for a walk to the pond. On their way they pass through fields full of flowers, grasshoppers and bees. They stop at a farm, where they feed the hens, pigs and ponies. But when they reach the pond, the clouds turn grey and it starts to rain. The twins love splashing about in the rain. But where do all the animals go when it rains?A wonderfully detailed picture book, with a variety of animals to spot, which will be enjoyed time and time again.Trade Review'A charming book that looks at a variety of animals and how they take shelter from the rain'-- Family Interest'Young children love nature and this beautifully illustrated book gives plenty of oppurtunity for spotting wildlife of all kind… This book is not only lovely to look at, but gives scope for some interesting discussions about nature'-- Creative Steps'Full of fun, detail and optimism, this book encourages simple observation of nature by watching, walking and sensing -- or perhaps by just jolting the reader to get out and about!'-- Gill Roberts, Carousel'The detailed illustrations teach children about what happens when the weather closes in!'-- Juno'A lovely story to share with older pre-school children and those in their first year at school … this is a fresh and colourful presentation of the answer to an age-old question. Don't forget to look at the end-papers.'-- Beverley Mathias, The School Librarian'A lovely book for your spring basket with lots of details to spot.'-- smilinglikesunshine blog

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Book SynopsisCelebrating seventy-five years of the Moomins, Stories From Moominvalley is a beautiful collection of three stories based on Tove Jansson's beloved and classic chapter books. Sensitively adapted for a younger audience by Alex Haridi and Cecilia Davidsson, it's both perfect as a gift and a must-have for fans of Tove Jansson’s enchanting world.Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque valley where anything can happen - and it often does! But even when a father is washed away in a flood, electric Hattifatteners appear on a desert island, and a magical hat causes mayhem - the kind-hearted Moomins take it all in their stride.Everyone is welcome in Moominvalley, and Moomin lovers of all ages will delight at the stunning artwork that accompanies the lively storytelling in this collection.

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Book SynopsisLift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Bear is writing letters to his friends. But what could his letters be about? Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel and Mole for Bear's special surprise!With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years.Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig, Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman, Mole's Spectacles and Badger's Band. Look out for new Acorn Wood story Dormouse Has a Cold.

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Book SynopsisSeptember AD 80. Flavia and her friends go to Rome to celebrate the Festival of Jupiter at Senator Cornix's town house. When a famous racehorse goes missing, Nubia sets out to recover it. The four friends find themselves caught up in a plot against one of the rival factions, the Greens. Who is trying to sabotage the charioteers? Could it be an inside job, or someone with a grudge from long ago? And how many men and horses will die before the killer is caught?Trade ReviewThe traditional arc of the sports story is emphasised by references to some of the worst aspects of Roman slavery in flashbacks to Nubia's background, followed by the best outcome of slavery for a Roman, as Sisyphus is suddenly freed with the final victory. This makes the story about so much more than which set of horses wins a race and effectively uses the Romans' slave trade to enhance the sports story, while also maintaining a sense of the horrors of the world outside the Circus. -- Juliette Harrison * POP CLASSICS *

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Book SynopsisSeeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that'snothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me withhis new found fitness regime. He says he's going to compete at mySport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicingin DOGZOMBIES so we're really ready for the school Talent Show.

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Book SynopsisHilarious, touching and thought-provoking, Hoot is a modern classic, now celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. Winner of the Newbery Honor award and a New York Times bestseller, Carl Hiaasen's first novel celebrates the natural world with his trademark wit and warmth.Roy Eberhardt never wanted to move to Florida. In his opinion, Disney World is an armpit. Roy’s family moves around a lot so he’s used to the new-kid drill – he's also used to bullies like Dana Matherson. And anyway, it’s because of Dana that Roy gets to see the mysterious running boy who runs away from the school bus and who has no books, no backpack and, most bizarrely, no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy starts to trail the mystery runner – a chase that will introduce him to many weird Floridian creatures: potty-trained alligators, cute burrowing owls, a fake-fart champion, a shoeless eco-warrior, a sinister pancake PR man, new friends and some snakes with sparkly tails. As the plot thickens, Roy and his friends realise it's up to them to save the endangered owls from the evil Mother Paula's pancake company who are planning to build a new restaurant on their home . . .Trade ReviewEvery now and then a book comes along that is so striking it gives the reader goosebumps and stays in the mind long after its pages are closed. Carl Hiaasen's Hoot is one of those. * Times Educational Supplement *Absolutely compelling - the nearest thing to Sacher's Holes I've read yet * The Times *A sharp, funny, fast-moving mystery romp * Financial Times *Good entertainment for all ages * Sunday Times *Touching and well-written. These characters leap off the page at us, and we want to spend time around them. * Guardian Review *You don't need to be far into this book to be engaged. Page one will do. * Glasgow Herald *Hiaasen is a great storyteller and he conjures up intriguing characters and plenty of chuckles. * Manchester Evening News *

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Book SynopsisA retelling of Disney Dumbo, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Dumbo and a book to be treasured by all.A family favourite for almost eighty years, Disney Dumbo is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Natalie Nourigat, a storyboard artist at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.Trade ReviewEnjoy a classic fairy tale as you have never before seen it! Dumbo is the new book in Disney Animated Classics, a sparkling series from Studio Press with each book presenting an enchanting retelling of Walt Disney's eternally popular films as seen through the animator's eye. These beautiful hardback books with their premium cloth binding, ribbon marker to match the cover, gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, make the perfect gifts for all those who have been spellbound by the magic of Disney's famous animated classic films. The series includes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and now Dumbo, some of the best-loved films of all time and family favourites for over eighty years. Relive the star-dusted magic through Lily Murray's retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Natalie Nourigat, a storyboard artist at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. And when the story is finished, youngsters can turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on the memorable animated film. These sumptuous books, full of atmospheric retellings and fascinating illustrations, are perfect for both Disney fans and young collectors.Read more at: * Northern Regional Newspapers *a beautiful retelling of Disney's Dumbo accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists and EVERYONE loves Mrs Dumbo. This publication is just in time for Disney's Dumbo out in cinemas on 29th March and is a lovely hardback edition with beautiful illustrations. * Angels and Urchins *If you're getting excited about the new live-action Dumbo movie from Disney Studios, take a moment to revisit the classic animated movie instead, with another truly beautiful storified version of the movie with that utterly glorious production art and animation stills illustrating the story throughout.The story of a young elephant with a difference - born into a circus, but separated from his mother (in a scene that still reduces me to tears even after all these years), Dumbo soon realises his huge flappy ears mean that he can do something that no other elephant can.He can fly, he can fly, he can fly!This highly collectable book once again extends Studio Press's impressive range of books chronicling the processes and sketches that led to the final movie. As we said before, this is nigh on essential for Disney fans, but also fans of animation and art as the illustrations in this are just absolutely gorgeous. I mean take a look at them!I love the way these feel like classic storybooks I had as a kid.t's also great to hear that more are on the way in this fab range, including Aladdin, which should be out in the blink of a Genie's eye! YESSSS! Can't wait! * Read it Daddy *

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewSo often, sticker books have small stickers that are too tiny for little fingers to manipulate, and then children get frustrated. This book has lovely bright pages with pictures of all sorts of little princesses. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A very welcome addition to The Questioneers series (which launched Rosie Revere, Ada Twist and Iggy Peck) stars a Mexican-American girl in an inspirational story about standing up for what you believe in." -- The Bookseller“Partly a response to the political climate in the US, the book shows Sofia, a child of immigrants, overcoming obstacles becoming a great leader. The series excels in presenting relatable children who often fail before succeeding, rather than fully formed heroes.” -- The Observer“With the help of friends and neighbours, Sofia proves that everyone has the power to change their world. It’s another uplifting and positive story in the thoroughly excellent The Questioneers series, and go-getter Sofia is a wonderful role-model for us all." -- Andrea Reece, Love Reading 4 Kids"A hugely inspirational book that shows even the tiniest voice can get behind a mighty cause and make a difference!" -- Read it, Daddy!“It’s stirring stuff and brings to light that politics isn’t separate from us but it’s how we live our lives which is an important message for everyone. We love it!” -- Toppsta reviewer"I like how she stands up for her rights. The book makes me think about how I can be a better citizen and about how I can make choices that will help my town and my school." -- Toppsta reviewer"A great book for 5 to 10 year olds, it has a great message that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and aim high." -- Toppsta reviewer"This newest release is a delight and captures the magic of what it is like to be little and to imagine and to create." -- BookBairn"Andrea Beaty’s brilliant rhyming text tells Sofia’s story flawlessly, and David Roberts' characters and imagery are completely stunning. The pages showing the detail of the landfill alone will keep readers glued to the page, but it’s the brilliance of Roberts’ diversity of characters that leap out at you. Every one of the townspeople are unique, and Sofia’s Abuelo (grandpa) is a delightful creation, with his tasselled suede jacket and CND cap. Just perfect." -- The BookTrust"We love the 'Ada Twist, Scientist' and 'Rosie Revere, Engineer' books so much, we were thrilled to see this latest empowering and inspirational offering." -- The Sunday Post

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Book SynopsisIt's time for a Star Wars bedtime story in a galaxy far, far away, and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess. From Jeffrey Brown, celebrated artist and author of the beloved and bestselling Darth Vader and Family books, including Darth Vader and Friends and A Vader Family Sithmas, comes a Star Wars story to brighten any dark night. In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia—who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favorite creatures, droids, and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and many others as they tuck in, yawn, and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humor glow throughout, Trade Review'Brown's managed an impressive feat with these books, delivering something wonderfully sweet and quirky with a genuine appeal to anyone even remotely interested in the Star Wars brand but he's also managed to do it without any real stylistic compromise.' Forbidden Planet International Blog "Fans old and new, I think, will like this new twist on the franchise." Blogger; The Pewter Wolf

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Book SynopsisA construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of robots to build using the stickers provided. Satisfyingly stylish and detailed artwork will appeal to children of all ages.

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Book SynopsisInspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, THE UGLY FIVEis a jubilant celebration of creatures that are often rather unloved. The animals proudly rejoice in their ugliness, while theirbabies tell them they're perfect just the way they are. A funny,heart-warming rhyme that is a joy to read aloud, with bold, comicalillustrations.

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Book SynopsisNever forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour and complete - turning the finished journal into a wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super-bright neon cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a must-have item for any trip. Part of our Family Activity range. Also available: My Family Travel Map, Boredom Buster About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore! Trade Review"This travel journal is perfect for roadtrips, long plane rides, weekend excursions in the woods, and every kind of adventure in between. Kids are prompted and encouraged to draw and write about their most exciting moments, the food they ate, the people they met, the places they saw...Grab one for each kid, each trip, and then keep them as incredible memories of your family adventures." * GeekDad *"This is the best travel journal for kids that we’ve seen and is great for confident writers aged six and over." * The Independent *"The scrapbook style layout of this colourful DIY log is dandy for all the family to record the highlights- and relay tow-truck lowlights - of all their summer shenanigans." * Families *

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Book SynopsisYou are a fearless young wizard, armed with magic spells - the lasthope to defeat the dread warlord Balthus Dire whose sorcery threatensthe land. You must enter his forbidden citadel and take onhis monstrous minions, or perish in the process. step up, hero,it's time to fight!

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Book SynopsisBuried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults lies a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth title in the Brownstone's Mythical Collection. Full of dangerous challenges, cunning monsters and godly heroes, this title is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and anyone interested in the fascinating tales of Greek mythology.Trade ReviewWhile ultimately Leo and the Gorgon's Curse is a feelgood short it achieves its amiability without ever being frothy or superficial in delivery. There's lots for the younger reader to take away and consider. -- Andy Oliver * Broken Frontier *Amazing storytelling. -- Thisgeordieteaches on Instagram

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Book SynopsisLearn with the PAW Patrol pups!Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book.Children are introduced to phonics alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol friends.Children can practise recognising and saying letter sounds alongside the pupsLook out for the badge awarded at the end of the bookIdeal for pre-schoolers getting ready for schoolChildren will be on a roll in no time!

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Book SynopsisPacked with stunning pieces of artwork from the Warner Bros. archive, this book gives fans the chance to colour in the vivid settings and beloved characters of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world. Explore the many places and characters of the Harry Potter films through the magic of colour. From Hogwarts and Hogsmeade to Diagon Alley, this colouring book takes you on an interactive tour through fan favourite wizarding locations. The resplendent halls of Gringotts and the garish tones of the Dursleys' living room are yours to illuminate in intricate drawings that include many of the most beloved characters of the series. Unique and interactive, the Harry Potter Magical Places & Characters Colouring Book is a perfect collector's item for fans of the blockbuster saga. For best results, we recommend the use of colouring pencils to colour and create your stunning pictures.

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Book SynopsisLittle ones can join in the fun In the Jungle by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and counting all the animals! How many lazy lions are yawning? How many zebras are skipping?Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. In the Jungle has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more animal books from the illustrator of The Gruffalo with On the Farm and Freddy the Frog.

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Book SynopsisPART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! You, the hero, must searchfor the legendary Crown of Kings, hidden in the Shamutanti Hills. Alive with evil creatures, lawless wanderers and bloodthirstymonsters, the land is riddled with tricks and traps waiting for you. Will you be able to cross the hills safely - or will you perishin the attempt?

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Book SynopsisDon''t miss this guide to Hogwarts that includes a wand-shaped invisible ink pen with UV light, fold-out pages of the Marauder''s Map, and a parchment to make your own magical map!I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.For years, Harry Potter film fans have marveled over the Marauder''s Map, the enchanted map of Hogwarts that first appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. For the first time, readers can relive all the movie magic with this beautiful guidebook to the secrets of Hogwarts, complete with four foldout pages containing portions of the map. When fans are finished poring over the text, they can open up the wand, which doubles as an invisible ink marker and light. The light reveals invisible ink secrets on the foldout Marauder''s Map pages, while the pen can help readers create their own magical map, using the blank parchment included at the back of this book. When all is said and done, this spellbinding guide is sure to have fans saying, Mischief ma

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Book SynopsisA beautiful 50th Anniversary edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson and an introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.''Gripping . . a classic.'' Phillip Pullman''A visionary tale.'' Michael Morpurgo''One of the greatest of modern fairy tales.'' Observer

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Book SynopsisThe original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr Dog?, you're on the look out for Mrs Cat, Mr Mouse, Mrs Rabbit and Mr Dog himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A promotion of girl power . . . girl-centric playtime, role play, and friendship.” — Kirkus Reviews “What does it mean to “dress like a girl?” The six youngsters in this title show that there are no restrictions when it comes to answering that question… The girls-can-do-anything theme rings loud and clear and is presented with energy in an entertaining format.” — ALA Booklist “Tu-Dean captures the joy of dressing up, friendship, and discovery in her mixed-media art. Fashion is limitless and fun, Toht suggests—but it’s not so much the clothes that matter as the individual underneath.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book which takes young children through the special joys of each month.Trade Review'Evokes the qualities and pleasures of each month with full-color illustrations of the sort to draw fascinated attention.'A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023.'This is a mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book. In wonderful rhyming verse, children can journey through the months … There are also verses for the hours of the day and the days of the week, all of which are beautifully illustrated. Fun to read either together, or as a group.'-- Creative Steps magazine

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Book SynopsisNibbles the book monster is back! He’s finished with fairy tales and has found his way into a book of DINOSAURS! Soon he’s chomping through the Triceratops chapter and causing chaos among the Velociraptors. Uh oh – has Nibbles bitten off more than he can chew? Packed with lift-the-flaps, peek-through holes and fascinating dinosaur facts, this hilarious new interactive picture book from award-winning Emma Yarlett (Nibbles: The Book Monster, Bear’s Big Bottom) is perfect for all children with a HUNGER for books!Trade Review"This interactive book is full of lift the flaps and peek through holes and lots of funny jokes too. This is a bright and busy book with fantastic illustrations" -- School Librarian"The irrepressible Nibbles is back and rampaging through a book of dinosaurs with novelty features galore." -- The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: Maths An engaging Multiplication and Division activity book to really help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning! Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.

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Book SynopsisPrepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling full-colour illustrations in this stunning new collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraordinary talent, Greenaway Medal winner Kay's inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling's classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. Breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Professor Trelawney await inside as Harry, now in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, faces Dementors, death omens and of course danger.This beautiful, deluxe edition features an opulent page size and an exclusive pull-out double gatefold; intricate foiled line art by Jim Kay on the real cloth cover and slipcase; gilt edges on premium grade paper; head and tail bands and two ribbon markers the ultimate must-have edition for any Potter fan, collector or bibliophile.Trade ReviewSeeing Jim Kay’s illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter’s world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it * J.K. Rowling *Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a triumph – a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read * Praise for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Illustrated Edition, Telegraph *It is stunning … with full colour illustrations throughout from Greenaway Medal winner Kay, who breathes incredible life into these much loved characters and locations, staying faithful to Rowling’s vision but revitalising the story for a new generation * Praise for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Illustrated Edition: Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA bee flies in the window of the high-rise flat where she lives and a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world. Highlighting the plight of the disappearing bumble bee, it shows how some simple actions can help restore beauty and balance in our environment. With a list of bee-friendly seeds to plant and ways to protect bees at home.Trade ReviewAlison Jay's pictures for Bee and Me have the same softness and delicacy as the bumblebee that zooms into a girl's bedroom high above city streets. * Wall Street Journal *Good weather and al fresco dining often ends up stressful for parents with many children fearful of bees. Now is therefore the perfect time to introduce this stunning wordless picture book, about a little girl's friendship with a bee, to allow young children to understand them better. Muted colours create a gentle atmosphere, and Bee's kind face is anything but threatening. Imaginative, yet informative, the lack of text in Bee & Me allows readers to create the story and give Bee a voice of their choice. * Library Mice blog *Bee & Me... has fast become one of our favourites in our house! Even before buying it, once I had told my daughter that it had no words and you can tell the story from the pictures, straight away she was sat flicking through the pages telling herself the story. From that moment, the book was sold to me!... Every time you look at the book, you notice something new... Bee & Me is a fantastic way to introduce the concept of conservation to children. -- Emily Ann Davison * My Book Corner *

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Book SynopsisA charming series of adventures for younger readers, featuring a family of all sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle FarmSix fantastic stories in one volume!Mossop's Last Chance:There's mice in my barley sacks, there's rats in my roof and now there's mice in the corn bin. This time I've had enough. If you aren't up to the job, you will have to go.Mossop the old farm cat likes to sleep and not much else! So when Farmer Rafferty tells him to catch twenty-six mice by sunset, all the animals have to pull together to give Mossop one last chanceAlbertine, Goose Queen:A fox is on the loose, and all the animals except Albertine the goose have hidden themselves inside. Albertine is safe on her island in the pond at least so she thinks, until the fox starts swimming towards herJigger's Day Off:Jigger the sheepdog has just one day off a year. Just one day to chase all those little animals hiding in the corn. But even the best made plans can go wrongTrade ReviewPraise for the Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips: "…a succinctly engaging tear-jerker, it is also full of happiness and affection and has a joyful ending… It is also about people who care enough to look after each other, offering a lesson in life as well as history. Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "From the first sentence of a Michael Morpurgo book, you know you are in the hands of a natural storyteller." Guardian "As always, Morpurgo writes with solid confidence in a voice that's gentle yet spellbinding." Evening Standard "Classic Morpurgo brilliance" Bookseller's choice, Publishing News "…Michael Morpurgo weaves a touching tale that's full of surprises. A master storyteller at his best." Funday Times

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Book SynopsisThe haunting young adult gothic romance classic that launched Virginia Andrews' incredible best-selling career.Up in the attic, four secrets are hidden. Four blonde, beautiful, innocent little secrets, struggling to stay aliveChris, Cathy, Cory and Carrie have perfect lives until a tragic accident changes everything. Now they must wait, hidden from view in their grandparents' attic, as their mother tries to figure out what to do next. But as days turn into weeks and weeks into months, the siblings endure unspeakable horrors and face the terrifying realisation that they might not be let out of the attic after all.Virginia Andrews is a publishing phenomenon, with over 100 million books in print. Still as terrifying now as it was when it first appeared, Flowers in the Attic is a gripping story of a family's greed, betrayal and heartbreak.Trade Review‘An artfully twisted modern fairytale’The Times Magazine ‘Beautifully written, macabre and thoroughly nasty… it is evocative of the nasty fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood and The Babes in the Wood, with a bit of Victorian Gothic thrown in. … What does shine through is her ability to see the world through a child’s eyes’Daily Express ‘Makes horror irresistible’Glasgow Sunday Mail ‘A gruesome saga… the storyline is compelling, many millions have no wish to put this down’Ms London ‘There is strength in her books – the bizarre plots matched with the pathos of the entrapped’The Times

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Book SynopsisIt's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight...Trade Review"Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining – with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas" * Carousel *"Another classic" * Glasgow Herald *"A festive, glittery treat of a book... This story is a must-have for fans of the beloved patchwork elephant" * Baby London *"Any fan of Elmer will love this book" * What The Redhead Said blog *"A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFrog is excited – Hare has promised that today will be a very special day. But when Frog decides to find out why, none of his friends seem to know. Has Hare been playing a trick on him? No – Frog has forgotten his own birthday! Luckily his friends haven't – they're throwing him a surprise party to celebrate his special day.Trade Review"The perfect birthday gift for any young child." * The Bookseller *"Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity." * Guardian *"A funny story about this amiable - and rather forgetful - frog" * Junior *"Max Velthuijs brings a sensitive, gently humorous approach to fundamental issues in this charming tale." * Publishing News *"One of a series of books that I love for their beautiful, gentle illustrations." -- Lucy Cousins

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot series comes Querkles Animals, putting an exciting new twist on the classic colour-by-number images that we loved as children. At first, you see nothing but a baffling tangle of circles, but hidden within each puzzle is a furry face waiting to be revealed!Featuring a menagerie of adorable creatures from chomping chimps to louche giraffes, Querkles Animals provides hours of creative colouring fun for artistic minds of all ages. Choose a dramatic colour scheme to make your Querkle truly unique, discover what's hidden in each puzzle, and create a striking animal portrait that you can easily remove and display.

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Book SynopsisDuck wants to join a club. But he needs to be able to ROAR to join Lion Club, or TRUMPET to join Elephant Club. And all he can do is QUACK! What’s a Duck to do? Why, set up his own club of course… where everyone is welcome to join! With a laugh-out-loud text from John Kelly and brilliantly quirky illustrations by Steph Laberis, Can I Join Your Club? is a heart-warming story which celebrates the importance of diversity and friendship. Perfect for little ones who are learning to make friends at a new school or nursery.Trade Review"Laugh-out-loud story that's perfect for children who are making new friends at school or nursery, with some magnificently noisy animals to join in with." -- The Bookseller"A warm and clever picture book which puts the importance of sharing and inclusion centre stage." -- Lancashire Evening Post"This book is fantastic for teaching children what it feels like to be left out and how including others can be the best solution to make everyone happy. It is a good resource for fostering empathy, children might put themselves in the shoes of the main character who isn’t let into the other animals’ clubs, and imagine how they would feel in that situation." -- SEN Resources"This heart-warming story is a lovely celebration of the importance of diversity and friendship." -- Parents in Touch"This is a fun book to read, and its gentle but important message is definitely a good one to share!" -- The Bookbag"There is plenty of humour both in the laugh-out-loud text and in the quirky illustrations." -- Carousel"A brilliant picturebook about inclusivity, making friends, and being part of a group... Bold, positive and topical." -- Minerva Reads"This funny story deftly celebrates inclusivity and the importance of openness and friendship." -- LoveReading

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Book Synopsis*Featured in BookTrust’s Great Books Guide 2023*From award-winning children’s poet Joseph Coelho comes this enchanting story of three kids looking for adventure in their tower block. Drawn from Coelho’s own experience growing up in a tower block, this is a celebration and reclaiming of them as places full of power and magic.A power that resides in the smiles of our neighbours. A magic that seeps out when we swap our home-baked flavours. A deeply personal story written by the award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower block and looking for adventure. Three children living in the tower block travel to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meet an old man with supernatural powers… only to realise that the magic they’d been looking for had been in the tower block all that time, in Trade Review"Coelho draws on his own experience growing up in a tower block on the edge of Richmond Park in London in this title." * The Bookseller *"Coelho drew upon his own experiences to tell this story about three children who leave their tower block and tumble into a strange world underneath a tree. There, a “tree-grown man” helps them understand the power of nature and, when they resurface, their tower block is transformed into a place of colour and light. Gorgeously illustrated by Johnson, this modern-day fable is a celebration of high-rise living and its ties to the ancient, natural world" * The Bookseller *Fresh to the post of children’s laureate, Joseph Coelho is releasing Our Tower […] Coelho, who was inspired by his experience growing up in London, has said “I wanted to bring the magic of Narnia to the tower block” — which seems the perfect mission statement […] books can’t fill tummies but they can provide hope and escape. * The Guardian *‘The new children’s laureate has written a poem about living in a tower block and a magical journey into the forest to rediscover our connection to nature. Richard Johnson’s gentle illustrations capture the magic in this picture book for older children.’ * The Sunday Times *“Gorgeously illustrated by Richard Johnson, this picture book is a love letter to high-rise living and its connection to the ancient, natural world.” * The Sunday Post *“The new Children’s Laureate draws on his own experiences for this fantastical nature-based fable which encourages three children to see their tower block home in a new light.” * i-newspaper *‘Fresh to the post of children’s laureate, Joseph Coelho is releasing Our Tower […] Coelho, who was inspired by his experience growing up in London, has said “I wanted to bring the magic of Narnia to the tower block” — which seems the perfect mission statement […] books can’t fill tummies but they can provide hope and escape’ * The Observer *“This glowing, poetic picture book from the new children’s laureate celebrates the joys of community in urban spaces while quietly affirming that the natural world belongs to everyone.” * The Guardian *“Our Tower celebrates the joys of community in urban spaces while quietly affirming that the natural world belongs to everyone”. * The Guardian *“A picture book drawn from the author’s own experience of finding magic and community in the tower block where he grew up.” * The Bookseller *

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