Children & Teen Books

Book Synopsis''A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.'' - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief''Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.'' - Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co.Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire.Arkspire is a city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists - a group of all-powerful magicians - have protected the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle and bustle of these cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell, a thief who''d do anything for her family - even her unbelievably annoying sister, Elodie.Then one night, something incredible happens. A mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni, ahem...) explodes, revealing a mysterious creature, Cinder - who appears to ''bond'' with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly dangerous enemies of the Arcanists . . . and it''s not long before they turn their attention to Juni.Soon Juni, Cinder and everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic, power and prestige - but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing but a lie - and now only Juniper and Cinder can bring it down.A thrilling adventure and astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart.Praise for the Frostheart series:''Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement'' - The Guardian''A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters'' - The Bookseller ''Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next'' - The Times Trade ReviewArkspire is a triumph - Mortal Engines meets Lockwood & Co. An endlessly imaginative world, explored through perfectly drawn heroines I adored. The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent. Jamie, you absolute genius! * A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief *Jamie Littler has created a masterful adventure, teeming with fabulous characters, eerie monsters and ancient mystery. Text and art both crackle with marvellous invention. If you like incredible cityscapes, break-neck thrills, sassy heroines and irritable shadow-demons (and hey, who DOESN'T love all that?), Arkspire is the book for you. * Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. *Praise for Frostheart: Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next via strategic cliffhangers and this freezing world should warm the hearts of young readers * The Times *Littler's debut is wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement. * Guardian *A heart-stopping tale ... [that] really lives up to the hype * Sunday Post *[Y]oung fantasy lovers will find a feast of Leviathans and grumpy Yetis in Frostheart, a gloriously imagined first novel by the illustrator Jamie Littler. * Telegraph *Arkspire is a triumph - Mortal Engines meets Lockwood & Co. An endlessly imaginative world, explored through perfectly drawn heroines I adored. The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent. Jamie, you absolute genius! * A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief *Jamie Littler has created a masterful adventure, teeming with fabulous characters, eerie monsters and ancient mystery. Text and art both crackle with marvellous invention. If you like incredible cityscapes, break-neck thrills, sassy heroines and irritable shadow-demons (and hey, who DOESN'T love all that?), Arkspire is the book for you. * Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. *Praise for Frostheart: Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next via strategic cliffhangers and this freezing world should warm the hearts of young readers * The Times *Littler's debut is wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement. * Guardian *A heart-stopping tale ... [that] really lives up to the hype * Sunday Post *[Y]oung fantasy lovers will find a feast of Leviathans and grumpy Yetis in Frostheart, a gloriously imagined first novel by the illustrator Jamie Littler. * Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful new memory game based on the popular gift book A Natural History of Fairies.   Fairy matching game: Can you reunite the fairies with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game? Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 × 6.6 cm / 3.5 × 2.6 in., and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 × 14.4 × 4.7 cm / 4 × 5.5 × 1.75 in. A beautiful new memory game based off the popular gift book A Natural History of Fairies. 20 diverse fairy species: With fairies from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same species Includes an illustrated booklet: Covering game rules, fairy facts and tips for finding them yourself Fairy fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for fairy lovers everywhere.  Discover enchanting fairies from all around the Trade Review“Of course if fairies are more your thing then this beautifully illustrated memory/matching pairs game is perfect. You must try to gather more fairy pairs than your opponent to win. All while learning about the many different fairies with the help of the accompanying booklet.” * The Bookseller *“Worldwide in scope, thoroughly informative, teeming with relentlessly cute poppets.” * Kirkus Reviews, in praise of A Natural History of Fairies *"A lovely volume." * Foreword Reviews, in praise of A Natural History of Fairies *

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Book SynopsisShow OCD who's boss! Using the exercises in this book, you'll learn how to spot when OCD is stirring up trouble, and how to stop it in its tracks. All 50 activities are designed by an expert therapist for kids aged 8-12 to help you grow your skills to take down OCD - starting with how to recognize compulsions, and building up to using exposure so you can tackle OCD even when it's sleeping. This book also contains helpful info for parents and carers so they can be effective backup while you're working on your OCD skills. Each section of this book shows you how to build a different skill, so you can handle whatever OCD throws at you and build up all your muscles to crush OCD!Trade ReviewSmart, funny, direct, and clear, the best of Natasha Daniels in book form, motivating and empowering children to get on top of even intractable-seeming OCD. -- Dawn Huebner, PhD, Outsmarting Worry and Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty FearsA good OCD workbook for kids is best judged by whether it would still be a good workbook for adults and Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids does not disappoint. Daniels skillfully strips away a lot of the unnecessary abstractions that pad adult workbooks and articulates the core concepts to a young audience that just needs the facts. OCD is a thought filtering problem, as she explains, and this filter can be further jammed or effectively unjammed. The book leads with building up an awareness of the reader's strengths and guides them step-by-step through the most effective unjamming tools. Kids who utilize this resource (with or without the guidance of a therapist or parent) will come away inspired to take command of their OCD. -- Jon Hershfield, LCMFT, Director of the Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt and author of When a Family Member Has OCDIn her charming, witty, beautifully illustrated and incredibly practical "Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids," experienced clinician Natasha Daniels has distilled powerful evidence-based tools into fun-size nuggets for kids struggling with OCD. This book will empower kids, their parents, and their therapists to learn about and engage in exposure-based practices that will help them kick their OCD to the curb. Make sure you get this book on your bookshelf! -- Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, Founder and Director, New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA); Founder and Senior Clinical Consultant, McLean OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents (OCDI Jr)It was a treat to read this book and, without a doubt, it will be of help to many children struggling with OCD. The exercises in each chapter are very well-thought, engaging, and they really guide kids on how to learn and use skills to tackle pesky obsessions! This is a must-have for all families!! -- Patricia E. Zurita Ona, Psy.D., author of The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCDA kid's OCD workbook that makes ERP fun! Natasha explains the science behind what's happening to the brain and gives practical step-by-step tools to WIN against OCD. Recommended reading for caregivers as well. -- Susan Boaz, President, International OCD Foundation

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the first instalment in the adventures of the Grace children.  After finding a mysterious handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just moved into, the Grace children – Jared, Simon and Mallory – discover that there's a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own – the world of faerie.   The children want to share what they know, but the faeires will do everything possible to stop their secrets being revealed . . .

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Book SynopsisFun, fast-paced, high-octane action adventure, 21% Monster is a perfect page-turning series for fans of Alex Rider, Percy Jackson and the MCU generation.For once, 21% monster teenage-boy Darren Devlin thinks he has the upper hand over Xastris, the secret organisation that transformed him into a genetically-modified superhuman. Since joining forces with 19% alien boy Marek Masters, 17% sabre-tooth polar-bear Aurora Valero, and now 16% alien girl Genie, Darren has never been in a stronger position...but neither have Xastris. For they are planning an attack on the world's greatest superpowers, with the fate of millions at stake. Can Darren and the team intercept Operation Serpent Strike...or will Xastris land their deadliest bite yet?

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Book SynopsisThe naming of Cats is a difficult matter,It isn't just one of your holiday games;You may think at first I'm as mad as a hatterWhen I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES.So begins one of the best-known poetry collections of all time. The practical cats need no introduction, but this stunning new full-colour version, illustrated by Júlia Sardà, is the perfect companion to Old Toffer's Dogs. Whether you are a cat or a dog person, you will be enchanted by Júlia's highly original interpretation.

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Book SynopsisA Natural History of Magical Beasts is a complete guide to magical creatures from around the world, from their lifecycles and behaviour to how they have hidden themselves from human discovery for centuries.Trade ReviewFictional zoologist Dr Dimitros pagonis recounts how he discovered dragons, griffins, basilisks, unicorns and yetis over the course of his career and explains the anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles of these mythical creatures. Published as a highly illustrated gift edition hardback.” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *

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Book SynopsisChoose your favourite sound, bob like a robin, soak up the stillness of the forest, jump like a startled kangaroo or go to a monster jamboree. But keep an eye out for a dinosaur at the bus stop! Funny, gentle, thoughtful, magical – this is an outstanding collection for younger readers, from an award-winning poet whose beautifully crafted, musical poetry will be loved by younger children. Trade Review"Another exceptional collection of poetry from @WakelingKate, absolutely perfect for developing readers. Such skill in the use of language, lyricism and musicality in her work with topics and themes guaranteed to engage the interest of its audience." -- Charlotte Hacking, CLPE"This collection for 5+ readers wanders addictively from the fastest poem in the world to a “sensible” fart poem, from the “pudding space” in your stomach to the treasures you hold before you sleep. Funny, sly, welcoming and filled with unassuming magic." -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *"This collection of poems is perfectly pitched for younger children. The poems tap into their worries, imaginations and world views in a way sure to engage. The illustrations complement the words beautifully." -- Jane Sandell"Using rhyme, half-rhymes, concrete poetry and bouncing metre, these gentle, humorous poems of children’s everyday lives, with some monsters and dinosaurs thrown in (as well as a “serious” poem about farts), are lively entertainment. They invite memorising, performance and imitation. (Ideally not of the farts.)" -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times: Best children’s books for summer 2023 *@One of Kate Wakeling’s strengths is what she can achieve with the simplest vocabulary and, consequently, how her poems might be enjoyed by a wide age range. So, while this new collection might be read by eight to ten-year-olds, it could certainly be read to much younger children. She’s a poet that celebrates imagination and the world’s variousness and quietly asks her readers and listeners to do the same... A gentle, witty, and captivating collection." -- Clive Barnes * Books for Keeps (5 star review) *"A lovely little book of engaging poems, ideal for six, seven and eight-year-olds. Each poem is short, clear and accompanied by wonderful black and white line drawings. There is a range of subjects but the main thing about these poems is that they rhyme!... A great 'dip in and out of' book - and one every infant teacher should have handy." -- Reading Zone

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the unique Spin to Survive series takes you centuries into the past and onto the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders. Your father, the good-hearted pirate Captain Samuel Swift, has entrusted you with his cutlass and the tattered map leading to his buried treasure. But this is the Caribbean in the 18th century; danger is on the horizon, just below the surface, and perhaps even on board your very own ship... Will you head out to search for the treasure, sign on with a crew of pirate-hunters, or embark on the riskiest course of all: joining forces with the pirates who betrayed your father? With your trusty Survival Spinner (included), make your choice and spin to survive. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, fame and fortuTrade Review“It’s fully immersive and you’re soon caught up in the imaginary world of pirates […] the story is exciting, full of twists and turns.” * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisA power Surge is about to hit Central City! Can Sonic and friends stop her before it?s too late? Surge is angry and plots her comeback, but she needs more power, and she needs it now. Sonic?s friends race to stop her rampage, but there?s something different about her. As things start to look dire for Sonic and Tails, they find support in the form of Surge''s old sidekick, Kit! He''s on their side...right?But Surge?s plan is bigger than anyone thought! With a little help, she''s going to turn the place of her greatest torment into the place of her greatest triumph: Dr. Starline''s former base, now a trap for Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Metal Sonic!Collects Sonic the Hedgehog issues #52?56.

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Book SynopsisA stunning gift book introducing the wonderful world of Sylvanian Families, packed full of information and beautiful images of all your favourite characters.Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and all her friends as they show you around their adorable world, from Sylvanian Village with its cosy cottages and shopping street to the cute Sylvanian Land amusement park that's filled with fun and laughter.Discover everything there is to know about the Sylvanian Families characters including their favourite activities, jobs and places, plus a special introduction, an original illustrated story, illustrated maps and a full history of Sylvanian Families around the world.Full of beautiful full-colour scenes and bursting with facts, The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide is truly a book for fans old and new to treasure forever.Look out for more Sylvanian Families books from Macmillan Children's Books, including Sticker Dress-Up: Christmas

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Book SynopsisAn exciting riverside mystery from the author of Tom''s Midnight Garden.David makes an amazing discovery: At the bottom of the garden, bobbing on the river, is a canoe. The Minnow. David can''t help wishing he could keep her . . .The Minnow leads him to Adam, and an extraordinary summer begins. Armed with a mysterious, ancient clue, the two boys set out along the river by boat. They''re determined to find the legendary lost treasure, hidden by one of Adam''s ancestors hundreds of years before.But they are not the only people looking for treasure, and soon they are caught in a dangerous race against time . . .

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Book SynopsisA dazzling new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics by New York Times bestselling author Dana Simpson.Being best friends with a unicorn is truly incredible, as 10-year-old Phoebe Howell knows from experience. But what would it be like to actually trade places with a magical unicorn for a day? As it turns out, it’s much harder than it looks! Phoebe’s botched muffin spell turns the sky plaid. And things aren’t any easier for Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, who has no idea how to hold a pencil. In this new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, the friends also meet a three-eyed flying creature named Glorpie and encounter an enigmatic ghost. With magic, discoveries, and even a bit of drama, there’s never a dull moment in Unicorn for a Day.

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Book SynopsisJoin maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending, scientifically plausible inventions to rewild cities and save the planet.Jump intohisbrain as he designs habitat-printing robot birds and water-filtering sewer submarines, calculates how far compost cannons can blast seed bombs (over a kilometre), brainstorms biomaterials with scientists and engineers, studies ecosystems and develops a deadly serious plan to transform cities into jungles, rewilding them into carbon-sucking mega-habitats for all species, and as fast as possible.Through marvellously designed and hilarious engineering ideas, Mushin shares his vision for super-high-tech urban rewilding, covering the science of climate change, futuristic materials and foods, bio reactors, soil, forest ecosystems, mechanical flight, solar thermal power and working out just how fast we could actually turn roads into jungles, absorb carbon and reverse climate change.Developed over seven years, Ultrawild is an optimistic book about creative thinking, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and the potential for massive change. Filled with laugh-out-loud design-ridiculousness, it aims to empower and excite a new generation of designers, scientists, engineers and ultra-wild thinkers.'If this book does not fire your imagination, nothing will. Steve Mushin doesn't hold back when thinking about our green future; humanity needs all the ideas it can get to bring climate change under control, and this book is packed with them!' Professor James Renwick, climate scientist 'Abrain-meltingly intricate and inspiring compendium of the gigantic ideas needed to repair the planet by rewilding every city on Earth. From compost-firing cannons to water-filtering sewer submarines, Mushin's bonkers, brilliant, boundary-breaking inventions give permission to eager 9+ conservationists to push their imaginations to the limit, rather than yield to despair.'The Guardian'The most astonishing children's book I have read in ages. I am astonished by the wildness of ideas, the creative energy, the exuberant movement of thought, the feet in science and the YES in imagining. Enter the wilds of Ultrawild and you will see the world afresh because this book is a clear response to climate change, the loss of habitats, outdated power sources, a need to care for forest ecosystems, over-roading, resource depleting. It is like imagination gets political and the political gets imaginative.' Paula Green, Poetry Box NZ'This visionary, intricate, outrageous road map for integrated thinking is mind blowing. It's funny, it's a melding of engineering, hi-tech, botany, zoology and pure creative thinking. Required reading for everyone, most especially political leaders and those feeling like we've run out of ideas: this book proves we really haven't.' Claire Mabey, The Spin Off, Aotearoa Books of the Year, 2023'The ideas, conversations and inventions in Ultrawild belong in every school, home, waiting room, library, community house, bedroom, car and loo. The perfect gift for curious kids. Don't walk - RUN to grab your copy!' Kids' Book Review

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Book SynopsisThe Octonauts are on a global mission - on land! Enlisting their intrepid friends from around the world as Octo-agents - and equipped with a new fleet of land-based Terra Gups - the Octonauts'' work is as vital as ever. They explore far-flung environments, rescue animals that need their help and protect the land and all living creatures.Featuring everyone''s favourites from the original series, such as Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Cat, OCTONAUTS ABOVE & BEYOND introduces lovable characters like Paani, the water scientist monkey as they learn all about new environments, endangered animals, protecting habitats and more.Did you know...?- Bearded dragons are equipped with armour of spiny reptilian scales, which include a beard of spikes under its chin that puffs up depending on its mood.- Most crabs live in the ocean, but desert crabs live in tunnels under the ground and only come out at night when it''s cool.- Antarctica is a cold desert that gets little sno

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the power of love alongside animals and their babies with this brilliant book. From scurrying squirrels to diving dolphins, love can be found everywhere we look! Clever shaped pages and adorable illustrations make this the perfect book to share with your little one.

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Book SynopsisThe astonishing phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by scientific illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith?featuring a colorful palette that seems to glow on the page.Trade Review'Lively... [An] atmospheric, oversize overview of our bioluminescent world... Readers will be irresistibly lured to this for its breadth of coverage and even more beautiful art... Lights up its topic both visually and textually' - Kirkus Reviews'A brilliant learning resource that will be sure to inspire and fascinate naturalists both young and old – it’s certainly a book to treasure' - Little Library Owl'A truly stunning and magical exploration of bioluminescence that will inspire young scientists!' - @father_teacher_reader'In this slim, oversize volume, created in consultation with marine biologist Edith Widder and glowing with Ms. Smith’s neon-and-navy illustrations, readers ages 5-9 will get a sense of how bioluminescent effects are created and why creatures use them, as well as how human beings over the centuries have reacted' - The Wall Street Journal'Visually stunning ... UV ink technology lends an eye-popping phosphorescent effect to the wildlife and flora that adorn the pages, and short paragraphs of informational text pack a hefty dose of scientific knowledge. This brilliant dive into all things literally bright and beautiful is custom-made for curious upper-elementary scientists, though younger children and adults may also fall in love with the sheer beauty of the artwork' - Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisFull of thrilling high-octane action, this is the second in an explosive new action-adventure middle grade series. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, CHERUB and Mission: Impossible.When an armoured train with a top secret cargo is hijacked by terrorists in the Austrian Alps, and an avalanche cuts off all help, British Intelligence is forced to call on its youngest recruits to mount a dangerous rescue mission with the clock ticking down. Can Arun, Donna and Sam save the world and get back to school before anyone notices they've missed maths ... again?Arun, Donna and Sam are ordinary school kids with an extraordinary secret. They are S.T.E.A.L.T.H., a crack team of agents in charge of the most cutting-edge piece of tech the world doesn't know exists: MANDROID. Always flying under the radar, they solve crimes, prevent disasters and rescue the innocent - and they STILL have to get their homework in on time!

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Book SynopsisThere are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told . . . UNTIL NOW! From the bestselling Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.Climb the storeys with 13 fully illustrated standalone adventures starring Andy, Terry, and their friends.Featuring stories such as:The Magic WandThe Day We Put Chairs Up Our NosesThe Day Terry Flushed Me Down the ToiletThe Day the Sharks Bit My Head Off ... and many, many more!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

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Book SynopsisCamilla Reid is one of the most experienced and successful devisers of preschool books today. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages, with combined worldwide sales of over 30 million copies Combining novelty elements, striking artwork and Camilla's unique authorial voice, her new range of preschool books for Macmillan Children's Books taps into what families enjoy, placing the child reader at the heart of everything.Jill Howarth has a passion for illustrating children's books, including Busy Easter and Busy Party for Campbell Books. Born in a sleepy little town in the hills of Pennsylvania, she always knew she wanted to be an artist and got her first non-paying job making drawings for her mom's 5th grade classroom bulletin boards! She lives just west of Boston, with her husband, three teenagers and a crazy, lazy dog.

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Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about the STORMIN' NORMANS, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and why Crusader ships were defended with barrels of pee. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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Book SynopsisLula and Lenka are best friends and total opposites – Lula is a Dog Person and Lenka is a Cat Person; Lula is super messy and Lenka is neat and tidy; Lula likes talking to people and Lenka likes watching people – but together they make the perfect pair. Until The Day that Everything Goes Wrong … and suddenly the girls are no longer friends. What started as a day like any other ends with Lula and Lenka ignoring each other and sitting on opposite sides of the classroom. As the days go by Lula makes a new friend who talks almost as much as she does, while Lenka just plays on her own. In spite of feeling lonely, neither one is prepared to listen or forgive … or to say sorry. Will it be this way forever? A thoughtful story exploring friendship and the importance of listening and keeping an open mind.

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Book SynopsisJoin Liko and Sprigatito on an adventure to Paldea!Explore the new region of Paldea with new friends Liko and Sprigatito! This early reader is a fantastic introduction to reading with simple text and pictures.

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary third book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series – Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun and Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels are both out now. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024!  ‘Onyeka is the superhero you’ve been waiting for.’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars Solari – children with superpowers – have always been native to Nigeria, but Onyeka and her friends have been alerted to one hidden in England. Tasked with retrieving the young Solari, they successfully complete their mission, arriving safe and sou

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Book SynopsisYour kids will discover God''s incredible creation, learn more about God and the Bible, and become little scientists with the Indescribable Activity Book for Kids, based on the massively popular Indescribable Kids series, which has sold almost one million copies.Bestselling author and founder of the Passion movement Louie Giglio shares this interactive activity book for ages 6-10, combining biblical truths with scientific facts and fun activities and helping kids explore the wonder of God''s creation at a whole new level! With more than 100 activities, this book includes mazes, puzzles, riddles, and logic games word searches, crosswords, and complete-the-story exercises STEM projects for kids simple science projects and at-home activities ideas for helping your community and people around the world maps and diagrams coloring and drawing prompts and much more! STEM-based learning hTrade Review'Culture may have forced God and science to part ways, but childlike wonder brings them together again. Louie Giglio's Indescribable invites kids and adults alike to find a new kind of awe for the world around us and in so doing to find a new kind of awe for God too!' * Jay & Katherine Wolf, communicators, artists, and authors of Hope Heals (parents of James and John) *'Having two little girls of my own, I feel like I know a thing or two about children's books. This book, Indescribable, is so unique and definitely stands out from the rest. The illustrations are outstanding, and the devotions share the wonders of God in such a creative way. I think this is a book that you will come back to over and over with the children in your life.' * Chris Tomlin, Grammy Award–winning recording artist and author of the Good Good Father children's book (father to Ashlyn and Madison) *'Indescribable is an absolute must-have for children and adults alike. In each one of these 100 devotions, Louie powerfully takes big scientific facts and ideas and weaves them into daily stories about our astonishing God- Indescribable is an invaluable resource that will engage little minds and grip little hearts with pure gospel truth each and every day- proving just how indescribably awesome our God is.' * Ann Voskamp, New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts *'Indescribable is the coolest kids devotional book around! The illustrations are adorable, and I love the way Louie uses the wonders of science and the world around us to open little ones' eyes to truths about who God is and how big and 'indescribable' His love for them is. I'm buying this one for friends and saving my copy for grandkids.' * Korie Robertson, Wife of Duck Commander® CEO Willie Robertson and New York Times bestselling author of Strong & Kind: Raising Kids of Character (mom to Rebecca, John Luke, Sadie, Bella, Willie, and Rowdy) *'Indescribable is the perfect companion to bedtime tuck-ins. This book will capture your child's imagination, teach them about science, and expose them to the truths and majesty of their creator!' * Jamie Ivey, Host of The Happy Hour podcast and author of If You Only Knew (mom to Amos, Cayden, Deacon, and Story) *'This book is so original! I don't think I've ever seen a book that leads kids from inspiring scientific facts into devotion and worship. The design itself is stunning, but the content of the book is the real hero. And if you can't take my word for it, take the word of my seven-, eight-, and eleven-year-olds, who are currently fighting over who gets to read it first at bedtime!' * Matt Redman, Grammy Award–winning recording artist, worship leader, and author of the book 10,000 Reasons (dad to Maisey, Rocco, Noah, Levi, and Jackson) *Praise for other books in the Indescribable Kids series: 'Indescribable has breathed fresh air into the devotional time I share with my sons. Each day's reading is not only inspired and biblically based but also informative and eye-opening. I'm so grateful for this tool that engages my boys and points them (and me) to the awesome wonder of our great God. Thank you, Louie.' * Priscilla Shirer, author and Bible teacher (mom of Jackson, Jerry Jr., and Jude) *

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Book SynopsisAn iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children''s literature. Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisThe Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Løvlie.Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she'd rather be peering under logs and examining snails. So, one day, she decides to bring the bugs inside, so she can be with them all the time. The problem is, the family is coming to stay, even fearsome Great Gran, who doesn't stand for any nonsense. And on the day of their arrival, Evie wakes up to find her bugs have escaped . . . all over the house! What is Great Gran going to say?A beautiful, bug-filled story about following your dreams, and the unconditional love of family. With ideas and tips at the back for looking after some of your own bugs (outside!).Trade ReviewA gorgeous celebration of doing what you love and being brave… embellished with Løvlie's gorgeously warm illustrations. * The Bookseller's Editors Choice *'luminous images...a joyous tale about following your passions' -- Imogen Carter * The Observer *a lovely underlying message of the importance for young girls to be curious. * The Independent - Children's Book of the Week *Murray’s fabulous rhyming romp – with themes of following your dreams and the unconditional love of family – is matched perfectly with Løvlie’s array of busy, beautiful and bug-laden illustrations. * Blackpool Gazette *

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Book SynopsisBeware the hare!Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth aboutthe newest pet in the Monroe household-a suspicious-looking bunnywith unusual habits.and fangs! Could this innocent-seeming rabbitactually be a vampire? Experience the chills and thrills of thisclassic tale in an all-new graphic novel format!

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In Can I Play Too? Gerald and Piggie meet a new friend, Snake, who wants to join in a game of catch. But don't you need arms to catch...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.Trade ReviewFun for anyone to read. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *Perfect pacing as always, wonderfully wry humour – ditto, full of heart – tick! and a gentle lesson on inclusivity thrown in. * Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisBe brave and join Wally on a monster hunt! Tread carefully and seek out the creatures among stinky swamps, spooky castles, mythical kingdoms and the furthest corners of the galaxy. With beastly games, puzzles and searches to complete along the way – plus over 100 roar-some stickers – this is one fiercely fun Where's Wally? adventure!Watch out, there are monsters about! Hunt high and low for the friendliest to the most ferocious creatures that are lurking in strange places waiting to pounce. Unleash your creativity through beastly colouring and drawing activities, sink your teeth into monstrously good puzzles – from spot-the-difference to dot-to-dot – tackle wicked word games and so much more. With over 100 stickers, too – it’s fang-tastic!

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Book SynopsisNikhil and Jay feel sorry for Appa when he falls and hurts his ankle, but they make him feel better by playing Dayan, the Indian Board Game; litter-picking at the Clean and Green Club is great fun when the boys do it in the park with all their friends; one windy day Nikhil, Jay, Amma and Appa make kites and decorate them – and have a fantastic time flying them; Jay doesn’t like tidying up but he discovers that putting away his toys can be a fun game when he does it together with Nikhil! The Nikhil and Jay series is perfect for children moving on from picture books to longer storybooksTrade Review"This delightful first chapter book is illustrated in black and white on every page and is a great way for newly independent readers to experience Christmas in India in the company of two excited young boys." * BookTrust: Books we love in December 2023 *"Perfect for children in KS1 or lower KS2 transitioning from picture books to short-chapter books, this series blends fast-moving storylines with relatable characters and situations. It's also ideal for booster book clubs and to improve reading confidence." -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List - Jan 2024 book club picks *

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Book SynopsisShari Last is a children's book author and editor. She has written books on a wide range of topics - from Star Wars and LEGO to dinosaurs and the human body. She is also a mum to four wonderful boys and spends her days talking about lots of different things - from Star Wars and LEGO to dinosaurs and the human body.Julia March is a writer and editor with more than 16 years' experience in children's licensing. She loves LEGO minifigures, and has a particular soft spot for the baddies and villains. Her titles include LEGO Batman Movie: the Essential Guide; LEGO Ninjago Movie: the Essential Guide; and a variety of DK Readers and sticker books. Julia lives and works in London.

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Book SynopsisTHE empowering intro to money and finance that EVERY young person needs right now, from Dragons' Den investor and entrepreneur DEBORAH MEADEN.Finance made fun? YES, REALLY!Dragons'' Den investor and entrepreneur, Deborah Meaden, makes finance exciting, relatable and personal AT LAST!Money is such a huge part of our lives, so learning how to make it work best for YOU is a crucial skill.Knowledge is power! Whether you want to earn money, save money, set goals, or set up and grow a business, Deborah will be your personal guide, demystifying the world of finance, and sharing the knowledge and insights that have made her one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs.Fearful of finance? You are not alone! TALKS MONEY is packed with podcast-style interviews with ordinary young people, as well as top business people and personalities, including STEVEN BARTLETT, JOE LYCETT, GARY NEVILLE and SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR, who reveal the secrets to their success and the mistakes they've made along the wa

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisComplete puzzles and decorate colouring pages with the Incredible Hulk in this fantastic sticker book

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Book SynopsisThe Sanderson sisters return to torment the town of Salem, not once, but TWICE, in this new novel featuring the book of the film and a written sequel!

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Book SynopsisThe detective dogs are back for a swashbuckling pirate adventure!Shifty and Sam have swapped their life of crime for a career in cupcakes. But when they're asked to bake for a pirate party, they find themselves caught up in the middle of a robbery. Uh-oh! Captain Sharpwhiskers and his criminal crew have stolen Captain Chucklebeard's treasure! Can Shifty and Sam catch those BAD pirates and bring back the loot? Find out in this hilarious, rhyming picture book adventure!Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond ChaseShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing MasterpieceShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen SleighHave you read Shifty and Sam's two-colour early readers? Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky School Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!

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Book SynopsisA great way to record everything that's special in your life!- Jacqueline Wilson MagazineThis book is yours to fill in. Jot down your thoughts, dreams and opinions to create a fabulous record of who you are. Packed with fun quizzes and fill-in sections, activities included are:– Friendship quizzes – Puzzles – Games – Party planning – Personal profiles – Doodle pages And much, much more!What are you waiting for? Grab a pen, and make this journal as brilliant as you are.Other books in the series:9781780554716 The Book of Me 9781780555225 All About Us9781780556345 My Unicorn and MeTrade ReviewA great way to record everything that's special in your life! * Jacqueline Wilson Magazine *Make this book as brilliant as you are! * Girl magazine *Record everything about yourself in this interactive journal * Girl Talk *A lovely way for girls to create a memory book... attractively laid out and so much more fun than a diary * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Famous Five to younger readers, age 5+. In this full-colour, newly created adventure story, the children and Timmy find a special toy, hidden deep inside a cave . . . The Five have found a bottle with a message inside! It says that there''s a hidden doll in the caves across from Kirrin Island, so the Five set off on a rescue mission. But the caves are dark and they soon lose their way ...Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Timmy and the Treasure and Five and the Runaway Dog, illustrated by Becka Moor.Enid Blyton''s eight original short st

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Book SynopsisThis high-octane and uproariously funny graphic novel follows Barb the Brave on another high stakes quest.Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Disney's Brave and Dav Pilkey's Dog Man.Barb is a Berzerker, one of an elite crew of warriors who protect the land of Bailiwick from the scourge of monsters.    The evil Witch Head has captured all of the adult Berzerkers . . . Cue Barb to the rescue! But she’s not alone – Barb’s got her own amateur crew of wannabe zerks, made up of farmers, monsters, and her best pal Porkchop the yeti.   This ragtag gang must infiltrate Maug Horn, the monster capital, and find Franny Fire Fingers, who they hope will lead them to the Wise W

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Book Synopsis''Megan Whalen Turner is one of my all-time favorite writers . . . impossible to put down'' HOLLY BLACKTHE FIFTH NOVEL SET IN THE IMMERSIVE WORLD OF THE QUEEN''S THIEF.Deep within the palace of the Mede emperor, Kamet minds his master''s business and his own. Until whispered warnings of poison and murder destroy his carefully laid plans.When Kamet flees for his life, he leaves behind everything - his past, his identity, his meticulously crafted defences - and finds himself woefully unprepared for the journey ahead.Pursued across rivers, wastelands, salt plains, snowcapped mountains, and storm-tossed seas, Kamet is set on regaining control of his future and protecting himself at any cost. Friendships - new and long-forgotten - beckon, lethal enemies circle, secrets accumulate, and the fragile hopes of the little kingdoms of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis hang in the balance.PRAISE FOR MEGAN WHALEN TURNER''The Queen'

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Book SynopsisScary costumes? Spooky parties? Nobody hates Halloween more than Geronimo. But when he is given twenty-four hours to write a spooktacular Halloween book, Geronimo must journey to Creepella von Cacklefur's chilling house to research the worst holiday of the year. Will this ‘fraidy mouse survive Halloween and will he get his book written in time? About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children’s series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of the Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.

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Book SynopsisA new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has over 300 silly jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.What do you call blueberries playing music together?A jam session.What do you call a magic dog?A labracadabrador.Why was the monster so full?He was goblin his pie.Brimming with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes split into ten chapters, from Alien Antics and Silly Schoolin’ to Zany Zingers and Gross Giggles, this is the ultimate collection of silly jokes that every funny kid needs to know. Designed to be easy to read and accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra fun, this comical collection will have young jokers howling with laughter.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557847 Animal Jokes for Funny Kids9781780557854 Knock Knock Jokes for Funny Kids9781780559070 Dinosaur Jokes for Funny Kids

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Book SynopsisThe first thrilling adventure in the brand-new collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.Olly isn't enjoying activity camp. Why should he bother building a shelter or foraging for food with his teammates - he'd rather be at home in the warm and dry, where the sofa and the video games are.But then Olly gets given a compass with a mysterious fifth direction. When he follows it, he's magically transported to a high mountain range where he meets survival expert Bear Grylls. With his help, Olly must learn to survive in sub-zero temperatures, including what to do if the ice cracks when you're crossing a frozen lake, or a blizzard sets in . . .But can his adventure with Bear Grylls change Olly's mind about teamwork and perseverance? And who will Olly give the compass to next?Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life.Trade ReviewAs well as good adventures, these are great motivational reads that remind children to take responsibility for their own actions, and attitudes. The stories are well paced and nicely illustrated, great for those aged 7+ who are developing confidence as readers. * Reading Zone *I really liked this story! I wanted to read it as I want to join the scouts and go on adventures. I really liked the story and the characters! -- Maljam, aged 6 * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisElmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has come out too soon and has lost its colours! Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow, but to do that, he must find where it touches the ground. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colours? Will he lose them for ever? A classic story book about sharing and giving.Trade Review"Who is 18 but still a delightful toddler? Elmer, the big-hearted patchwork elephant, first appeared in 1989 but is still a firm favourite with the pre-school generation." * Glasgow Herald *"It's worth buying Elmer books in hardcover because they tend to be read and re-read so much that the paperbacks will have lost their covers and pages long before your toddlers get bored of them!" * My Child *

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