Children & Teen Books
Zebrog Junior Agent Jack and the Loch Ness Mess
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Storybook Genius, LLC The Day the Holidays Blew Away
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Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Manju's Stupendous Masala Thosai
Book SynopsisManju dreams up an amazing one-of-a-kind masala thosai but Neil calls it a disastrous monstrosity! To prove him wrong, Manju races across the neighbourhood to put her creation together. Will she succeed? Join Manju and her friends in this tale of multicultural teamwork and friendship, as they discover how despite cultural differences, our favourite foods are in fact very similar.
£8.54
Barbour Publishing The 5Minute Bible Study Map for Teen Guys
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Kittens
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.
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Octopus Publishing Group Querkles: A Puzzling Colour-By-Numbers Book
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot series comes Querkles: Icons, putting an exciting 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 famous face waiting to be revealed!Featuring 20 portraits of icons as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Winston Churchill and Elvis, Querkles: Icons provides hours of creative colouring fun for artistic minds of all ages. Choose a dramatic colour scheme to make your Querkle truly unique, discover who's hidden within, and create a striking portrait that you can easily remove and display.
£14.31
Scholastic Ink
Book SynopsisPicture a world where every significant moment is tattooed on yourskin for ever. When Leora's father dies, she knows he deservesto have all his tattoos removed and made into a Skin Book to recordhis good life. But when she discovers that his ink has been editedand his book is incomplete, she wonders whether knew him atall.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Mizzy Mysteries A Skeleton in the Closet
Book SynopsisBrand new for 8- to 12-year-old murder-mystery readers in 2025, debut author Claire Hatcher-Smith's unique detective heroine Mizzy will steal your heart! Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Sharna Jackson.Funny, tautly plotted and twisty debut with a unique and delightful heroine GuardianA brilliant debut' The BooksellerTwelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won''t let anything stand in her way not her reputation for tall tales, or her embarrassing fear of escalators, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who''ve outgrown her, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane''s diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room, and realises her aunt didn''t die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances, everything changes. What''s more someone in the family appears to have been involved.Under the guise of a family-tree project for school, and armed with a brand new set of Pipsqueak markers, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins and the world.Pacey and funny with a twisty plot and a fabulous heroine in Mizzy, A Skeleton in the Closet explores themes of being underestimated in a brilliant, relatable way. I couldn''t put it down! Phillipa Leathley, author of Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull TattooThis absorbing, accessible story makes for a perfect first' murder mystery packed with all the right ingredients like clues, red herrings, twists and turns, but nothing gruesome or gory. A total delight! BookTrustThis makes our Top 10 because of its page-turning murder mystery, endearing heroine and cast of English eccentrics. The Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide Spring 2025Twelve-year-old Mizzy is a great detective, and when she uncovers an unsolved murder in her own family, nothing will stand in the way of her discovering whodunnit: not unconvinced cousins, disapproving parents or her own Down syndrome. Mizzy the Marvellous is on the case in this funny, tautly plotted and twisty 9+ debut with a unique and delightful heroine Imogen Russell Williams, GuardianA wonderfully engaging and exciting book; fast-paced and full of fun, this story will appeal to children of a curious nature INIS Magazine
£9.35
Scholastic Unico Awakening Volume 1
Book SynopsisA dynamic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka's classic UNICO manga for anew generation of readers.
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HarperCollins Publishers Tad A big story about a brave minibeast
Book SynopsisSometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginningsWinner of the 2020 Oscar's Book Prize!Meet Tad.She's the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters.Although something else lives there too BIG BLUB! And when everyone else starts to disappear, Tad starts to wonder if Big Blub will get her tooOr is everyone else going somewhere else; somewhere better? And if so, will Tad ever get there too?A big story about a tiny tadpole about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life.Winner of the 2020 Oscar's Book Prize and from the award-winning creator of The Storm Whale and Granddad's Island, Tad is the perfect story for everyone who's ever grown up, or still has a way to goSaturated with colour and steeped in the fear and excitement of growing up. The Guardian, Best New Picture Books roundupAn author-illustrator destined to be one of this generation's great talents Huffington PostTrade ReviewPraise for Tad“Saturated with colour and steeped in the fear and excitement of growing up.” The Guardian, Best New Picture Books roundup Praise for Benji Davies“Benji Davies (The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island) is fast establishing himself as a leading light in children’s picture books” – Huffington Post “An author-illustrator destined to be one of this generation’s great talents” – Huffington Post Praise for THE STORM WHALE“Like the best picture books, “The Storm Whale” has an outsize emotional force that often comes from what the author-illustrator Benji Davies leaves out” – New York Times Praise for THE STORM WHALE IN WINTER“Intensely atmospheric, full of biting cold, tender detail and warm light, this is a book to cuddle up with” – The Guardian Praise for GRANDAD’S ISLAND“A gently magical story about bidding farewell to a grandparent, Davies’ vibrant palette infuses the story with a hopeful spirit” – Huffington Post “Benji Davies didn’t invent the melancholy sea story, but he sure knows how to deliver one…’Grandad’s Island’ metaphorically and movingly re-imagines the experience of loss” – Boston Globe
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HarperCollins Publishers The Dog Who Saved the World
Book SynopsisThe astounding new novel from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster, this is a story for everyone of ten and older who loves adventure, laughs and tears.One of my favourite middle-grade writers Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and StarsWhen eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject for a thrilling new experiment: a virtual-reality 3D version of the future.But then a deadly disease threatens the life of every dog in the country and Georgie's beloved dog, Mr Mash, gets sick. And that's only the start of her troubles.Soon, Georgie and Mr Mash must embark on a desperate quest: to save every dog on earth, and maybe even all of humanity without actually leaving the room.An extraordinary quest with the biggest stakes of all, and a huge idea at its heart, this is time travel but not as you know it.Trade Review“Welford has done it again, creating a cracking adventure injected with science. He navigates dogs, what makes us tick and keeping the spirit of a loved one alive. I think that’s called having it covered.” The Times Children’s Book of the Week “How awesome is Ross Welford? Consistently original, believable and filmable (please). A terrific adventure” Observer Children’s Books of the Month “Will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Welford gets better with each book.” Daily Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers Mogs Birthday
Book Synopsis Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… A special birthday story to celebrate fifty years of MOG, everyone’s favourite family cat!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog:‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ The Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr:‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ The Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman
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HarperCollins Publishers Small Fry
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HarperCollins Publishers Born to Run
Book Synopsis A tale of kindness triumphing over cruelty, of resilience, friendship and the value of looking forward rather than behind you – from a master storyteller Trade Review“Pitch perfect… this hardened book reviewer kept having to wipe away the tears” Daily Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft Its Now or Nether
Book SynopsisIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this series!A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone there's a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone.Find out what happens in this epic series that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players on amazing journeys, where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Canterbury Tales
Book SynopsisA lively, humorous retelling for children of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.Trade Review“A delight . . . [Raffel’s translation] provides more opportunities to savor the counterpoint of Chaucer’s earthy humor against passages of piercingly beautiful lyric poetry.”—Kirkus Reviews“Masterly . . . This new translation beckons us to make our own pilgrimage back to the very wellsprings of literature in our language.” —Billy Collins“The Canterbury Tales has remained popular for seven centuries. It is the most approachable masterpiece of the medieval world, and Mr. Raffel’s translation makes the stories even more inviting.”—Wall Street Journal
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Earthsea The First Four Books
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppas First 100 Words
Book SynopsisPeppa and George introduce first words in this simple and fun Peppa Pig early learning book!Explore situations familiar to your toddler, such as At Home, At the Park and At a Party by pointing to each picture and saying the words. Each page has an extra surprise to find hidden under a fun-to-lift flap!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Baby Touch My Magic Bath Book
Book SynopsisDip this book in water and watch it change colour! Featuring an exciting colour-change on every page and bright, bold artwork, this book will engage young children while encouraging interaction and play during bath time. The durable, waterproof pages can be wiped clean after use and left to dry, so the book is ready to explore time and time again. Say hello to the friendly octopus, shark and mermaid, and watch them magically transform when the book is dipped in water! This colour-changing bath book: Stimulates visionEncourages sensory development Recommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available: Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth bookBaby Touch: Ears: a touch-and-feel cloth bookBaby Touch: Tails: a touch-and-feel cloth bookBaby Touch: Night NightBaby Touch: Tummy Time
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Bluey Road Trip
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Cruel is the Light
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£16.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd You are Younger than a Star
Book SynopsisKatherine Halligan has written a number of successful children's books and has worked in editorial roles in many different UK and US publishing houses. You are Younger than a Star is Katherine's first book with DK.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Kikis Delivery Service
Book SynopsisPuffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Kiki's Delivery Service, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025. 'Everyone has some type of magic inside them. . .' On her thirteenth birthday Kiki must decide whether she's going to leave home with her cat Jiji in tow and move to a town without another witch. She knows she has to use her magic to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells... Can Kiki learn to control her magic and make her own way in the world?
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Penguin Random House India The Call of the Wild
Book SynopsisRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this new resized edition of The Call of the Wild, complete with a bold new cover.''To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places.''Pampered dog Buck lives a comfortable life in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a terrible act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of work and danger. Dragged away to be a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing cold Yukon, Buck must fight for his place in the wilderness - and a place to call home.
£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Flamefall
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Tournament at Gorlan
Book SynopsisWhen Halt and Crowley discover that the ambitious Morgarath has been infiltrating the Rangers in order to corrupt the corps and, ultimately, steal the throne, they seek a royal warrant to stop him before it is too late. Yet when Halt and Crowley arrive in Gorlan, they discover just how close Morgarath''s scheme is to taking root.Prince Duncan has already been taken prisoner and an imposter installed in his place. All the while, Morgarath has been earning trust and admiration from the Council of Barons while he secretly assembles a powerful force of his own. If the young Rangers are to prevent the coup from succeeding, they will need to prove their mettle in battles the like of which neither has ever faced . . . This origin story brings readers to a time before Will was a Ranger''s apprentice, and lays the groundwork for the epic battles that have already captivated fans of the Ranger''s Apprentice series around the world.Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tol
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Scholastic Zog Slide and Spin
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Meg and Mog
Book SynopsisMeet Meg the witch and Mog, her (very naughty) cat.Meg and Mog are off to a Halloween party with all their friends. But, BANG! One of Meg''s spells hasn''t worked as planned! Can Meg and Mog fix it?This is a special 50th anniversary edition of the original Meg and Mog book, which has been casting its spell over readers for generations. With Jan Pienkowski's award-winning illustrations and Helen Nicoll's easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earnt their place as timeless classics, beloved by all.More magical Meg and Mog stories:Meg Goes to BedMeg''s EggsMeg and the PirateMeg and Mog: Three Terrific TalesMog at the ZooMeg''s CarMeg''s VegA winning combination - TIME OUTA brilliant coordination of text and pictures - SUNDAY TIMES
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Shade 7 Publishing Limited My First Wudu Book Baby Bath Book 2015
Book SynopsisA unique, colour changing, baby bath book all toddlers will enjoy. Watch the body parts change colour as they are put in water. This baby bath book is a great, interactive way for children to learn the order of washing the basic body parts when learning to do wudu.Trade ReviewOur new family favorite book!! Im so impressed! It is super cute and fun! My 4 yr old son lovesss it!! Thank you for creating such an amazing learning aid! My first Wudu book is an amazing learning aid aswell as a fun book! (For all ages!). The more I see this book, I realize how it is actually also teaching older kids that every bit of skin must be washed as per sunnah, because only the areas touched by water change color, so they will try to wash every spot to make it change color. Amazing
£10.79
Pan Macmillan Racing Legends George Russell
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£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers The Lonely Dragon
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Austin Macauley Publishers Theres a bubble all around me
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Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Ling Gets It Right
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Oxford University Press Oxford AQA History for A Level Democracy and
Book SynopsisThis Second Edition of Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945 Student Book is part of the Oxford AQA History for A Level series. Updated as part of our commitment to the inclusive presentation of diverse histories, this textbook has been approved by AQA. Developed by an expert team led by Sally Waller, an experienced author with senior examining experience, this revised textbook has been reviewed by expert historians including Helen McCord from the Centre for Holocaust Education. It covers in depth a period of Germany''s history during which a newly developed democratic form of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazi regime. It focuses on key ideas such as nationalism, antisemitism and Social Darwinism. You can further develop vital skills such as source analyses via specially selected sources. Practice Questions and Study Tips provide additional support to help familiarise yourself with the exam-style questions, and will help you achieve your best in the exam. Perfect for use alo
£39.78
Oxford University Press Oxford First Atlas
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£999.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Little Match Girl Strikes Back
Book SynopsisIt only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child. 'Superb. About community and voices and standing up for yourself’ Phil Earle, British Book Award-winning author of When the Sky Falls Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage. A defiant and empowering retelling of the classic you thought you knew, based on real-life events, this stunning collaboration brought to life in glorious spot colour introduces a bold new heroine for future gene
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Ministry of Mischief
Book SynopsisStep into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. A hilarious journey filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry do NOT like each other. Stuck together on a school trip to a museum, things couldn’t get any worse, until they meet some incorrigible monsters! The monsters are on a field trip of their own, bringing BAD LUCK to the human world. Quickly, they decide to take the children back to where they’ve come from and feed them to their king. But what exactly lies ahead for Joey and Harry at the Ministry of Mischief? Will they make it back home in time for tea? Or will they be stuck with these misbehaving monsters forever?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Very Merry Lafufu Colouring Book
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Walker Books Ltd Goodnight Everyone
Book SynopsisFrom the multi award-winning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, comes the ultimate bedtime book.A richly coloured, hypnotic ode to sleep; this perfect starlit bedtime book will have parents yawning dangerously alongside their offspring Guardian In this stunningly illustrated bedtime book, perfect for the end of the day, a series of exquisitely coloured cut pages of increasing size introduce woodland families bears, deer, rabbits and teeny, tiny mice who are all beginning to feel really ... rather ... tired ... YAWN! Dear me, says Great Big Bear, it must be time for bed! But Little Bear is certainly not sleepy he''s wide awake! (For now...) With sublime, starry night time scenes and an infectious yawny Good night refrain, Chris Haughton creates a lulling bedtime read, perfect for parents and children to share together.Trade Review“With sublime, starry night time scenes and an infectious yawny “Good night” refrain, Chris Haughton creates a lulling bedtime read, perfect for parents and children to share together.” * Me, Him, The Dog, and the Baby. *“With infectious yawns and stretches, cleverly woven into the text, this book can’t fail to get your own little bear snoozing.” * Gurgle *
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Walker Books Ltd Santa Post
Book SynopsisAn irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can''t work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett's vibrant illustrations and quirky humour.A joyful festive novelty picture book, crammed with real letters to open and explore. The BooksellerTrade ReviewA joyful festive novelty picture book, crammed with real letters to open and explore. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *The stunning illustrations and humorous text makes this a fantastic book for reading aloud. Children will love the interactive nature of the letters and presents which give this book a novelty touch. This is sure to be a favourite this festive season. * Early Years Educator *Little letters to open and read throughout the box, perfect for keeping little hands busy and interested. My daughter loves to open them up. Ultimately this is a story of gratitude and appreciating the simple things in life. A wonderful lesson at this time of the year. Emma Yarlett writing and illustrations are just brilliant. Definitely recommend this book. -- Parent * Toppsta *We teamed with children’s review site, Toppsta, to run a giveaway on their social media to encourage early reviews and received some wonderful responses:There is a great deal of humour in the book, and the illustrations are fab. My son particularly liked the way each letter opened up differently. I loved the elves humour! Definitely for boys and girls Christmas stockings - would also be good for letter writing if your teach primary school children! – ParentA lovely book - beautifully illustrated with quirky letters to read. We loved it. – TeacherIt's lots of fun and beautifully illustrated. Sure to brighten up any Christmas shelf. – ParentThis story is engaging and the envelopes and letters fold out making this book hugely appealing to children (and adult sized children). The quality of the paper is wonderful and I wasn’t worried about the envelopes or paper getting torn or crumpled. The illustrations are lovely with lots of expression and details that you can discuss to add further layers to the story. A lovely book for young children. - ParentThis is a fabulous story for little ones and families to enjoy together in the run up to Christmas. My children loved hearing this story, and I quite enjoyed reading it to them too! - ParentLovely book with lots of flaps and the such to open and read the letters. We love Emma Yarlett and this is a brilliant festive addition to the book pile – ParentUltimately this is a story of gratitude and appreciating the simple things in life. A wonderful lesson at this time of the year. Emma Yarlett writing and illustrations are just brilliant. Definitely recommend this book. - Parent * Toppsta *My daughters loved lifting the flaps of all the letters and parcels. Emma’s illustrations are so detailed and the letters are filled with humour. We absolutely loved the ending! * PictureBookPerfect *
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Hachette Children's Group The Hugasaurus
Book SynopsisA joyful celebration of the power of kindness for fans of The Worrysaurus. From Rachel Bright, author of the bestselling The Lion Inside, and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the popular Ten Minutes to Bed series.One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn''t long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble.Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness?The perfect picture book to help children learn to be kind to one another. For every hugasaurus - large or small.
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Hachette Children's Group Five Little Pirates
Book SynopsisFive Little Pirates: Hunt for Treasure Join five swashbuckling pirates on their quest for treasure in this exciting rhyming counting adventure. Lift the flaps and follow the clues to help get them to the treasure chest in time - just watch out for the shark!Learning to count is fun with these sturdy board books with bright felt flaps on every spread, perfect for little hands to lift. Want more Five Little? Also available: Five Little MonkeysFive Little PrincessesFive Little Dinosaurs
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Toffee
Book Synopsis_______________Utterly sublime' - Cecelia AhernImpossible not to read it in a single gulp' - The TimesUndoubtedly one of the best books of the year' - Irish Times_______________SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDSWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG YA AWARD_______________I am not who I say I am.Marla isn''t who she thinks she is.I am a girl trying to forget.Marla is a woman trying to remember.When Allison runs away from home, she doesn't expect to be taken in by Marla, an elderly woman with dementia, who mistakes her for an old friend called Toffee. Allison is used to hiding who she really is and trying to be what other people want her to be. And so Toffee is who she becomes. But as her bond with Marla grows, Allison begins to ask herself: Where is home? What is a family? And, most importantly, Who am I, really?_______________Compelling and beautifully wrought' - The Sunday TiTrade ReviewImpossible not to read it in a single gulp * The Times *Utterly sublime * Cecelia Ahern *Compelling and beautifully wrought * The Sunday Times *A book that changes its reader for the better * Guardian *Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year * Irish Times *One of our most original writers * John Boyne *Very special * Daily Mail *Winner of the Honour Award for Fiction in the KPMG Ireland Children’s Books Awards 2020, Toffee is lyrical and compelling, with Crossan’s style beautifully balancing trauma and frustration, with heart-warming moments and glimpses of humour * Paper Lanterns *This is a tense read, as two vulnerable characters struggle to maintain their autonomy in a precarious world. There are no happy endings, but the reader feels that Allison/Toffee’s commitment to education will be her salvation * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *I would read one page of this and find myself needing to turn to the next because this book was so good. The chapters were short and it left me wanting more ... Intense and also kind of moving * Teen Titles Magazine *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Storm Keepers Island
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BAMB YOUNG READERS MIDDLE GRADE AWARD 2018WINNER OF THE INDEPENDENT BOOKSHOP WEEK BOOK AWARD 2019''Magical in every way'' - EOIN COLFERWhen Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet ...Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for Fionn's grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. Soon, a new Keeper will rise.But, deep underground, someone has been waiting for Fionn. As the battle to become the island's next champion rages, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war.Read the second book in the series: The Lost Tide WarriorsTrade ReviewWise, warm and wonderful * Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series *Like being swept away by the sea * Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer *Funny, dark and blazingly beautiful * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars *Destined to become a modern classic * Louise O'Neill, author of The Surface Breaks *Flickers with a rare and wonderful magic * Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song *An enchanting book * Marian Keyes *I miss Fionn and his grandfather and their island as if they were real * Lauren Wolk, author of Wolf Hollow *A stunning story of courage and hope * Cerrie Burnell, author of Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella *The love and hope communicated is perhaps the greatest magic of all * Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War *I’m on tenterhooks for the next book. * Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe *A warm-hearted tale full of magic, friendship and humour. I could practically smell the ocean salt and feel the glow of the candles whilst turning the pages * Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club *A magical rush of an adventure story about family, bravery, and harnessing the storm within that is thoughtful, funny and exciting all at the same time ... Fionn is a hero to really root for * Anna James, author of Pages & Co. *The Storm Keeper’s Island will sweep you not just off your feet, but far away across the sea to a sparkling, magical land of classic adventure * Piers Torday *An incredible book as full of heart as it is of adventure ... An unforgettable, very special book that you'll want to share with everyone you know * Katie Tsang, author of Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts *Imaginative and exhilarating, The Storm Keeper’s Island is a beautiful story that promises more to come * Rebecca Stead, author of Liar and Spy *This story weaves ancient Celtic magic with a modern-day tale of family bonds, memory, and sibling rivalry ... Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle * School Library Connection, starred review *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC You Cant Take an Elephant on Holiday
Book Synopsis''Brilliantly funny'' - Abi Elphinstone_______________A cheetah in charge of a camper van? Rhinos rampaging round the campsite? Meerkats playing minigolf? This riotous book features all sorts of crazy creatures that you would definitely NOT want to take on your holiday!Imagine playing minigolf with meerkats or building a sandcastle with an armadillo! And don't even think about eating candyfloss when there''s an albatross about! Jam-packed with crazy creatures, this brilliant new book from the creators of You Can''t Take an Elephant on the Bus is riotous, laugh-out-loud fun!_______________Don''t miss out on the other hilarious books in this series: You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, You Can''t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can''t Call an Elephant in an Emergency, and You Can''t Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car. Collect them all!Trade ReviewBrilliantly funny -- Abi ElphinstoneFilled with joyous charm, fabulous rhymes and, of course, Tazzyman’s trademark zany illustrations which leap off the page * My Book Corner *Crazy scenarios of what might happen on a summer holiday are wonderfully depicted thanks to David Tazzyman’s zany artwork and Patricia Cleveland-Peck’s wonderfully fluid rhyming text * Library Mice *A real page-turner, bursting with humour and surprises. Every book in this series has put a smile on our faces! * Picture Book Perfect *A joyfully anarchic story about animals making mayhem on a family trip * Daily Telegraph *A riotous rampage of a picture book packed with animals behaving VERY badly on holiday! A dream combination of crazy escapades, animals who won’t take no for an answer, and the energetic, anarchic illustrations of David Tazzyman * Library Girl and Book Boy *You will laugh out loud * Guardian on YOU CAN'T TAKE AN ELEPHANT ON THE BUS *Beautifully illustrated – one to treasure and become a firm favourite * Toppsta *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Magic Porridge Pot Ladybird First Favourite
Book SynopsisBased on the traditional fairy tale The Magic Porridge Pot, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a magic pot won''t stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Stories from Aesop
Book SynopsisSusanna writes fiction and non-fiction for Usborne. Her favourite things to write about are small monsters and talking animals. She used to live in London but now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods. She is only sorry there are no bears or witches in them.
£12.60
Hachette Children's Group Classics Retold Jane Eyre
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£10.99
