Children & Teen Books
Penguin Random House Children's UK What Is A Refugee
Book SynopsisWho are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country?In this simple, graphic and bold picture book for young children, author/illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee. This book is the perfect tool to introduce an important and timely topic to children.
£7.59
Tuttle Publishing The Ultimate Book of Origami Animals:
Book SynopsisFold your favorite origami animals—from cute Panda Cubs, Kittens and Penguins to the menacing Great White Shark and Tyrannosaurus Rex.The step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to fold 120 amazing animal origami models. Once you're done folding them, you can decorate your creations with eye stickers to create a truly lifelike collection of creatures.The following are just a few of the unique origami projects your whole family will enjoy creating with this book: Three different kinds of cuddly Dogs and Cats A pride of Lions A floppy-eared Elephant, complete with pleated trunk and pile of poop! A spiny-but-cute Porcupine—watch your fingers! A sleepy-eyed Sloth—hang him upside down for a nap A Panda parent and baby—including bamboo to munch on! A playful Otter with her fishy snack A friendly Flying Squirrel An adorable pair of Bunnies, complete with crunchy Carrots! Snakes, Lizards, Sharks, Crustaceans, Primates, Dinosaurs, and so much more! The folded animal projects range from easy to challenging, and each one is clearly labeled with the difficulty level. Start with simple models and move on to the intermediate and challenging animals as your build your origami skills! Japanese author Fumiaki Shingu is one of the world's leading origami experts, having published over 20 books on the subject. Fumiaki is an avid proponent of the art of origami in Japan, and he specializes in creating fun and easy-to-fold original origami models.
£12.74
Daphne Press The Whispering Night
Book SynopsisIn this swoon-worthy conclusion to the New York Times instant bestselling Luminaries trilogy, Winnie continues her fight against the monstrous nightmares of Hemlock Falls and finds answers about her past.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Poppy and Sams WindUp Tractor Book
Book SynopsisLittle children will love to wind-up the tractor and watch as it whizzes around the tracks. There are three much-loved Apple Tree Farm stories to bring to life - Scarecrow's Secret, Runaway Tractor and Tractor in Trouble and each story includes sturdy tracks embedded in the pages and press-out Farmyard Tales characters to complete the scenes.
£17.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Draw Almost Everything for Kids
Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling Almost Everything series comes an edition on drawing made especially for kids. Practice makes perfect (and is fun too!) with tracing and easy steps to teach kids to draw almost everything under the sun. From soccer balls to panda bears and rainbows to racing cars, this book not only makes kids feel successful at drawing, but is fun for all ages. Rainy days, Sunday mornings, or after school—all kids will enjoy improving their drawing skills with this step-by-step approach. Each book in the Almost Everything series offers readers a fun, comprehensive, and charmingly illustrated visual directory of ideas to inspire skill building in their creative endeavors.
£10.99
Scholastic US Scratch and Sketch 2
Book SynopsisGotta draw ''em all! Dozens of kids'' favorite Pokémon are hiding in our second Scratch and Sketch book. Kids can use the stylus to reveal classic characters like Pikachu, plus new Pokémon from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Sword and Shield!Can you find your favorite Pokémon? They''re all hiding in this cute Scratch and Sketch book!Use the stylus (included) to draw and reveal new and classic characters -- from Pikachu and Bulbasaur to Scorbunny, Grookey, Sobble, and more new Pokémon from the Galar region! Your favorite Pokémon pals are waiting to spring to life in vibrant colors!
£8.54
Scholastic Ground Zero
Book SynopsisIn time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storytellerAlan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettabletake on history and hope, revenge and fear - and the stunning linksbetween the past and present.
£7.59
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Country Kitchen Charm Coloring
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Scholastic US Somniphobia Five Nights at Freddys Tales from the
Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest FNAF playerWhat are you running from? . . . Sam is afraid of just about anything and everything that's unhealthy ever since his father died . . . Something about the Springtrap costume in the roleplaying area of Freddy Fazbears Mega Pizzaplex chills Luca to the core . . . And Grady's fear of being trapped in small spaces makes working as a Pizzaplex technician extremely challenging. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy''s, our deepest fears have a way of chasing us . . . In this third volume, Five Nights at Freddy''s creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series'' canon.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy''s fans.
£8.54
Scholastic US Submechanophobia Tales From the Pizzaplex 4
Book SynopsisFive Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player...Have you ever experienced a gut feeling that told you something was wrong? . . . Caden senses the underwater animatronics in Freddy's Fantasy Water Park have a mind of their own. Robbie knows deep down that the minds of the members of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. And Abe can't shake the feeling that the animatronic assistants in his Fazplex Tower apartment are hiding things from him. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy''s, when something feels wrong, it's often too late to do anything about it . . .In this fourth volume, Five Nights at Freddy''s creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series'' canon.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy''s
£8.54
Adams Media Corporation The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks Boxed Set:
Book SynopsisEnjoy all the magic of Disney cooking in one complete set containing The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook, and The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook from bestselling author Ashley Craft.The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook Boxed Set bring together popular cookbooks from bestselling author Ashley Craft. The collection provides you with delicious recipes to recreate your favorite meals from Walt Disney World and Disneyland right at home. The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: This book features 100 recipes from each of the Disney parks in Florida and California featuring beloved recipes like Mickey Pretzels and Dole Whip. The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook: This book helps you eat and drink your way around the world with copycat recipes from the pavilions and festivals at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook: With recipes from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, these recipes will help you explore the table service and quick service restaurants throughout the parks…right from your very own kitchens. This boxed set offers you the ultimate collection of Disney-themed recipes for every meal and occasion.
£29.75
Simon & Schuster Ltd Curious Tides
Book SynopsisAn atmospheric dark academia fantasy for fans of The Atlas Six, The Binding, The Hazel Wood and Fourth Wing, set in a world of lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships.
£15.29
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Moana: 1001 Stickers
Book SynopsisJoin Moana on an ocean adventure packed with puzzles, activities and sticker fun in 1001 Stickers Moana
£6.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd Stellarlune
Book SynopsisIn this stunning ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power – and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she's facing impossible choices:When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else.Stellarlune – and the mysterious Elysian – might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen's plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities' greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same. Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlocked
£9.49
Hachette Book Group USA The Inheritance Games Paperback Collection
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£37.60
Pan Macmillan Agents of S.U.I.T. From Badger to Worse
Book SynopsisJohn Patrick Green is a human with the human job of making books about animals with human jobs, notably the smash-hit graphic novel series InvestiGators. John is definitely a multiple New York Times-bestselling human author and not just a bunch of animals in a trench coat pretending to have a human job. With over a million copies of InvestiGators in print, along with its spin-off-series Agents of S.U.I.T., John is a successful human being with only two hands and a normal amount of fur. He lives in a Brooklyn apartment that doesn't allow animals other than the ones living in his head.Christopher Hastings is a comics writer best known for creating the award-winning Adventures of Dr. McNinja and co-creating The Unbelievable Gwenpool. His other writing credits include Adventure Time, Deadpool, Quantum & Woody, and NYT-bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's: The Twisted Ones. Christopher also voices Frederick de Bonesby for the narrative play podcast Rude Tales of Magic.Pat Lewis is a freelance cartoonist/illustrator who lives in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife and two cats. His artwork has appeared in magazines such as Highlights for Children and Boys' Life, as well as books by Workman Publishing, Macmillan and McGraw-Hill. Some of his favorite things in this world are: flea markets, road trips, monster movies and snack-bar nachos. Oh, and drawing funny pictures for kids and adults.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Usborne Book and Jigsaw Periodic Table Jigsaw
Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.
£10.82
Scholastic Up in the Air
Book SynopsisDiscover all the foul facts about the history of flight in this brandnew Horrible Histories book. From the prisoners who were sentup on kites and the brave but foolish failures who jumped froma height on home-made wings to the first real successes. A seriouslyhorrible historical read with all the gore and more.
£6.99
Andersen Press Ltd Orbiting Jupiter
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Carnegie Medal. A heartbreaking story, narrated by twelve-year-old Jack, whose family is caring for fourteen-year-old Joseph. Joseph is misunderstood. He was incarcerated for trying to kill a teacher. Or so the rumours say. But Jack and his family see something others in town don’t want to. What's more, Joseph has a daughter he’s never seen. The two boys go on a journey through the bitter Maine winter to help Joseph find his baby - no matter the cost.Trade Review"One of the most beautiful books I have ever read" -- Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places"Schmidt provokes tears, despite his underplayed prose, with a tone and directness reminiscent of John Steinbeck." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *"A deeply affecting story of love and loss that sympathetically reflects the intensity of adolescence." -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *"Schmidt writes with an elegant simplicity in this paean to the power of love" * Kirkus, starred review *"A YA novella about love and friendship and loyalty... be prepared to be moved" -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph, The best young adult books of 2016 *
£7.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd Us in the Before and After
Book SynopsisA tear-jerking, heart-breakingly beautiful novel from the award-winning Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Kathleen Glasgow and Laura Nowlin.There is one side of that moment, and the other Before After I have dreamed about it ever since At the start of a long, hot summer best friends Elk and Mab face the fallout of a sudden death, and the lifelong consequences of a single tragic act.An intensely emotional story that raises questions about love, ghosts, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship. Praise for Us in the Before and After: ‘A masterpiece. A beautiful and breathtaking story of friendship, love and loss, that will shatter your heart into a thousand tiny pieces and then slowly put it back together again.’ – Danielle Jawando, author of When Our Worlds Collided ‘An ode to life and love and loss and
£8.54
Andersen Press Ltd Tuesday
Book SynopsisIn this ingenious and imaginative - nearly wordless - picture book, frogs in a pond lift off on their lily pads and fly to a nearby town where they zoom through a woman's living room, encounter a dog playing in his yard, and distract a bathrobe-clad citizen from his midnight snack. Who knows what will happen next Tuesday?Trade Review"This book treats its readers to the pleasures of airborne adventure . . . Kids will love its lighthearted, meticulously imagined, fun-without-a-moral fantasy." * School Library Journal *"Light-hearted and quirky, it is sure to appeal to a child's sense of adventure and fun, as well as stimulating the imagination." * Booktrust *"One of the best illustrated storybooks we’ve seen in a long time . . . An amazing book that will truly fire a child’s imagination!" * Creative Steps *"Evocative. Children will love the silliness." * Irish Times *
£7.59
Scholastic The Smeds and the Smoos BB
Book SynopsisSoar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literallyout of this world! The Smeds (who are red) nevermix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoofall in love, their families don't approve. But peace is restoredand love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creatorsof STICK MAN.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Gossip Girl: Now a major TV series on HBO MAX
Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling series returns with a fresh new cover in time for the highly anticipated HBO MAX series reboot. 'Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live and go to school and play and sleep – sometimes with each other. We're smart, we've inherited classic good looks and we know how to party. It's a luxe life, but someone's got to live it.' The first in the established and well-loved Gossip Girl series about the most popular high school crowd. Set in glamorous New York City the narrative takes a voyeuristic look into the troubled, raw and indulgent lives of Upper East Side's finest.Trade ReviewGossip Girl has the effect of gossip itself – once you enter it's hard to extract yourself; teens will devour this whole * Publishers Weekly *The TV show was great … but if you have yet to experience the wonder of its source material, you have quite a treat in store * Vogue.com *Wicked satire scattered throughout like confectioner’s sugar * The New Yorker *
£8.54
Scholastic The Smeds and Smoos Early Reader
Book SynopsisSoar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literallyout of this world! The Smeds (who are red) nevermix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoofall in love, their families don't approve. But peace is restoredand love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creatorsof STICK MAN.
£6.30
Scholastic Fighting Fantasy Deathtrap Dungeon
Book SynopsisPART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! Are YOU brave enough to enterevil Baron Sukhumvit's devilish dungeon and take part in hisTrial of Champions? It's a trap-filled and monster-infested labyrinthwhere you'll compete against five other adventurers to collectcertain gems, which are the key to escaping and winning the Trial.
£6.99
Orion Publishing Co Baby Art Gallery: Turn Your Baby into an Art
Book SynopsisIt’s never too early to look and learn together! As soon as they are born, babies are learning to focus on high-contrast images. Stimulate and entertain your little genius with these striking black-and-white art cards, inspired by the world’s greatest artists. For the cot, changing mat and on the move… Your little one will be entranced by their first art experience. Note for parents: These cards cannot guarantee your child will grow up to be a creative genius. As seen in ELLE FranceTrade Review“A fun first step into the world of art” - -- Baby magazine
£13.25
Little Tiger Press Group Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Book SynopsisWhen Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, no one seems to be home. But the bears soon return from their walk... Will they catch that naughty little girl?My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect bedtime read for three to six year olds. Make sure you collect The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Jack and the Beanstalk, too!
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Aaaarrgghh Spider
Book SynopsisA rip-roaring shout-aloud picture book about a spider who wants to be the family pet from the internationally acclaimed illustrator of Julia Donaldson'sWhat the Ladybird Heard.Spider wants to be a family pet. But the family whose house she lives in are terrified of her! Whenever she tries to show them what a great pet she would make, they just scream, AAAARRGGHH, SPIDER!A delightfully funny story all about fitting in, tolerance and making friends from bestselling author-illustrator Lydia Monks.The perfect bedtime read for kids aged 3 and up.Lydia Monksis an award-winning illustrator and author, known for her colourful picture books includingI Wish I Were a Dog, Aaaarrgghh, Spider!and theMungo Monkeyseries. She has is also the illustrator behind Julia Donaldson''sWhat the Ladybird Heard, The Princess and the Wizard,The Singing MermaidandSugarlump and the Unicorn.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Kensukes Kingdom
Book SynopsisKensuke's Kingdomis a true children's classic by former Children''s LaureateMichael Morpurgo, the creator ofWar Horse.I heard the wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly, you haven't got your safety harness on, you haven't got your lifejacket on. You shouldn't be doing this I was in the cold of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream.Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone From the author of War Horse, Private Peaceful, An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, and I Believe in Unicorns comes a stunning children's story loved by kids, teachers and parents alike. One of the best books for children aged 10 and up. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's BookTrade ReviewVoted one of Booktrust’s ‘Best 100 Books of the past 100 Years’ 2021 “This is a wonderful book, a modern day Robinson Crusoe and is simply too good to miss.”Wendy Cooling
£10.44
Walker Books Ltd Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Book SynopsisNothing is sweeter, as everyone knows, than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes!All over the world, babies are different. Yet in some ways they are very much the same: each one has ten little fingers and ten little toes to play with, to tickle, to wave. And each child is very, very special to its parentsWith Mem Fox''s gently rhyming text illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, best loved as the illustrator of the classic nursery join-in picture book We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes will fast become the essential book for baby playtime and the perfect gift for a new arrival!Trade ReviewIllustrated by Helen Oxenbury, known for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, this beautiful book tells the story of different babies around the world with one thing in common – ten little fingers and ten little toes. The gentle rhyming means it’s ideal for reading aloud. Warning: it will be much-requested. -- Amy Nickell * i (The Independent) *
£7.59
Random House USA Inc My Dog Is As Smelly As Dirty Socks
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Twits
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough. They don't just want out, they want revenge.
£7.26
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nimona
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Noelle Stevenson has a knack for capturing the humor and heart in a situation in just a few panels." -- Rainbow Rowell, New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor and Park "If you're going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Sharp visuals, a nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements, and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "At its core, Nimona is a story of rescue. Each of the main characters rescue allies, friendships, the Kingdom, and ultimately, themselves... A vibrant solo work." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "[Stevenson's] voice is clear and precise, her drawings confident, her use of color growing in depth and assurance as the story progresses." -- New York Times "Nimona...is beautifully flawed and refreshingly unstereotypical in a book that is both darkly witty and surprisingly touching. And Nimona is a protagonist to both love and fear." -- The Horn Book "Over the course of the collected Nimona, it's possible to watch artist Noelle Stevenson blossom from a student to a superstar." -- NPR.org "Nimona, with all her flaws, breaks away completely from what women are allowed to be in popular fiction." -- Vanity Fair "Graphic novel fans will finish the book in a gallop and then want to start right back at the first page." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "Awesome and adorable." -- Ryan North, author of Dinosaur Comics "Funny and vibrant, with wonderful energy in Stevenson's illustrations and a wicked wit in her storytelling." -- Slate "Those of you who haven't read Nimona yet are lucky, because you can buy the fantasy comic in book form instead of waiting for Noelle to post an update twice a week. Seriously, that wait was always excruciating." -- Bustle.com
£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Charlottes Web
Book Synopsis Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time. To celebrate this milestone, the renowned Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the book that is itself a beautiful translation of White's own view of the worldâ??of the joy he took in the change of seasons, in farm life, in the miracles of life and death, and, in short, the glory of everything. We are proud to include Kate DiCamillo's foreword in the 60th anniversary editions of this cherished classic. Charlotte's Web is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilburâ??and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton, the rat who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and by a wonderfully cl
£8.79
Scholastic Inc. Were Going on a Leaf Hunt
Book SynopsisJoin three friends on a fun leaf-finding adventure! This bouncy new version of the popular song begs to be read out loud.There are lots of beautiful fall leaves to find! Three friends have a big adventure hiking over a mountain and through a forest to collect leaves of all kinds and colors. What will they do with all their leaves at the end of the story? Jump and play in them, of course!With easy rhyming text and fun sound effects, children will delight in this rollicking autumn story.
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Diary of an 8Bit Warrior Shadow Over Aetheria
Book SynopsisBook 7of the international best-selling 8-Bit Warrior series that takes readers inside the journal of Runt, a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior!Everyone''s favorite villager-turned-warrior, Runt and his friends have had loads of adventures already. They have worked hard (at least some of them) as students, undergone intensive training in Villagetown, battled monsters sent by Herobrine, and even successfully completed their very first quest at Owl''s Reach! But their greatest adventure begins now: making their way to the capital Aetheria City! What will Runt and his friends face at the Greater Aetheria Academy? Will they finally become true warriors and get to battle Herobrine? Find out in the long-awaited new volume of the illustrated saga of the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series!
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh Winter in the Wood
Book SynopsisWrap up warmly and settle down to enjoy these very special Winnie-the-Pooh winter stories.Talented author Jane Riordan has written this wonderful collection of winter stories that are perfect for Pooh fans of all ages to read in the cold winter months.''Winter winter winter is coming. Quickly, quickly, winter is nearly here,'' say whispering voices around the Forest. But who is Winter, Pooh and his friends wonder, and how should they be welcomed?It seems Christopher Robin has a lot to teach his friends about this chillly, magical season, so he sets about giving Pooh the most memorable winter ever; with secret surprises for Christmas and a New Year''s Eve midnight feast.Step into a wintery wonderland with Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this authorised sequel full of snowflakes, sneezes and secret surprises!Jane has a strong pedigree writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Once There was a Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King and Tales from the Forest.The stories are bea
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Firefly Books Ltd Love You Forever
Book SynopsisThe story of a mother's love for her son and how it never changes however old he is.
£5.95
Usborne Publishing Ltd Looking after Guinea Pigs
Book SynopsisOffers lots of useful information on how to care for guinea pigs, that is suitable for those who already have a guinea pig or those dreaming about getting one. This title has been checked thoroughly by experts.
£6.93
Tyndale House Publishers The One Year My Princess Devotions
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Orion Publishing Co Shelter
Book SynopsisThe first in an exciting series of YA thrillers from the master of the hook-and-twist.When tragic events tear him away from his parents, 15-year-old Mickey Bolitar is sent to live with his estranged uncle, Myron. For a while, it seems his train wreck of a life is finally improving - until his girlfriend, Ashley, goes missing without a trace. Unwilling to let another person he cares about walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley''s trail into a seedy underworld, revealing a conspiracy so shocking it will leave him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.Trade ReviewA gripping tale * DAILY MIRROR *SHELTER will introduce a whole new generation of fans to the humorous dialogue and clever plotting of his popular suspense thrillers. * TAKE A BREAK *Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale * EVENING TELEGRAPH *Harlan Coben specialises in rousing the snake that lurks in the perfectly cut grass of American suburbia ... Coben makes you care about them but never neglects a plot that is full of his trademark shocks * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
£9.49
Pan Macmillan The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
Book SynopsisTina isn't like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit, that everything is possible. But her sisters aren't convinced - and when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree and met a dragon, they decide that her nonsense has gone too far. Off they go into the woods to find her . . . and soon discover a world of surprises!A richly atmospheric, thoughtful and funny picture book from rising star Gemma Merino. Her debut picture book, THE CROCODILE WHO DIDN'T LIKE WATER, has won a string of awards and many fans all over the globe. Her deliciously expressive artwork is created using monoprint, coloured digitally.
£7.59
Quirk Books Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's
Book SynopsisThis second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of all ages.Trade Review“I was blown away...Hollow City is fantastic.”—USAToday.com “A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first.”—Hypable “Hollow City mixes spooky vintage photos and action-packed storytelling to continue the story of Jacob Portman and his fellow “peculiars” as they travel through time to war-torn London.”—Dan Kois, Slate “A perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness.”—PopMatters “A stunning achievement… Hollow City is even richer than Riggs’s imaginative debut, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”—Boston Globe “What makes the series soar, however, is not the world-building, as intriguing as it is, but the heartfelt intensity of the emotions.”—Virginian-Pilot “Ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman and Daniel Kraus, Hollow City blends fantasy and horror into a world that will engross readers and leave them eager for more.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers “A tasty adventure for any reader with an appetite for the…peculiar.”—Kirkus Reviews “New readers of the series will find this novel a treat...Fans of the first title will find this book a treasure. The only downside: waiting for the third installment to find out what happens to Jacob and his peculiar friends.”—School Library Journal “Riggs has created a fresh and original world in these Peregrine novels, with likable, quirky characters and a very readable style.”—Library Journal Xpress ReviewPraise for Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns “Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”—CNN “Riggs deftly moves between fantasy and reality, prose and photography to create an enchanting and at times positively terrifying story.”—Associated Press “I read all of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children books and I loved them.”—Florence of Florence + The Machine “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.”—USA Today Pop Candy “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+”—Entertainment Weekly “Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People “You'll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It's a mystery, and you'll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”—Seventeen “This peculiar parable is pure perfection.”—Justine magazine “One of the coolest, creepiest YA books.”—PopSugar
£9.49
Chronicle Books Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
Book SynopsisA follow-up to OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW that explores the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year, now in paperback.
£6.64
Abrams Be a Tree
Book SynopsisBe a Tree! is a lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees—and what humans can learn from them.Stand tall. Stretch your branches to the sun. Be a tree! We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. And, like humans, trees are social. They “talk” to spread information; they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of one another. They are stronger together. In this gorgeous and poetic celebration of one of nature’s greatest creations, acclaimed author Maria Gianferrari and illustrator Felicita Sala both compare us to the beauty and majesty of trees—and gently share the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people.“By foregrounding living beings that exemplify grace, strength, and endurance, GianfeTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "This book has the advantage of lyrical, accessible poetry and vibrant watercolors from an ever changing palette." * Kirkus Reviews ***STARRED REVIEW** "By foregrounding living beings that exemplify grace, strength, and endurance, Gianferrari gives readers a new way to think about their individual and collective existences." * Publishers Weekly *An encouraging nudge to look toward nature for guidance, and a valuable message that "together, we are a forest." * The Horn Book Magazine *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddington PopUp London Movie tiein
Book SynopsisSee the smash hit family movie – now own the book that features in the film!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cartographers
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