Children & Teen Books
Faber & Faber The Railway Children Faber Childrens Classics
Book SynopsisWhen Roberta, Peter and Phyllis''s father is taken away and they move to a tiny cottage in the countryside, the only advantage is the nearby railway. Join them on their adventures as they befriend all those who work with the trains, prevent a railway disaster and try to discover the truth behind their father''s disappearance.The Railway Children, a much-loved children''s classic, was first published in 1906 and has never been out of print.
£7.19
Penguin Random House Children's UK My Rice is Best
Book SynopsisJoin Shane and friends as they attempt to settle the age-old question of which rice dish is the best in this funny and joyful new picture book!Shane is convinced that nothing beats a big, delicious bowl of rice and peas - it's the best rice in the world! But when he brings his favourite meal to school, he discovers that his friend Yinka is just as passionate about her jollof rice. What follows is a hilarious and heartfelt showdown to settle the age-old question: which rice reigns supreme?A laugh-out-loud, heartwarming picture book that brings the joy of food, friendship, and cultural pride to life, My Rice is Best explores the playful rivalry between two friends who both believe their rice dish is the ultimate favourite. Through humour and a universal love of eating, the book offers an entertaining way-in to help children embrace new cuisines and celebrate cultural identity and diversity. My Rice is Best is a mesme-ricing celebration of food, culture and friendship!Selina Brown is an Events Producer, Children's author and founder of Black British Book Festival.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Welcome to AI
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Last Gasp Ron Englishs Area 54 Alien Coloring Book
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£15.29
Bonnier Books Ltd Marvel Spider-Man: Never-Ending Colouring
Book SynopsisSwing through spectacular colouring scenes with Spider-Man
£8.49
Hachette Children's Group Malory Towers Collection 1
Book SynopsisEnormously popular all over the world, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers series combines everything that makes school so special - friendships, learning, sports, plays and mischief!Trade ReviewWith Enid Blyton's magnificent descriptive powers, I felt like I was there at school with them, and loved every minute. The midnight freasts were so vivid I could almost taste them. Wonderful fun that stays with you for ever * A+ Education *
£9.34
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Sticker Book Airport
Book SynopsisSam 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.Trade ReviewIf you are planning the very first flight for your little ones, this book is ideal for preparing them for the journey and keeping them entertained on board. * Lancashire Evening Post *Perfect, just in time for summer. * Netmums *
£5.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop
Book SynopsisWhen a terrifying sound wakes the inhabitants of a fairytale kingdom, Princess Daisy soon figures out the problem but the King just won't listen. When the knights who come to the rescue prove to be a big bunch of scaredy-cats, Daisy jumps on a cow, armed with a book and enters the dragon's den.
£6.99
Templar Publishing Viking Voyagers
Book SynopsisAround 1,200 years ago the legendary voyaging Norsemen set sail to raid and trade - the Viking Age had begun. Step back in time to find out what Viking life was like, how they travelled, where they traded and their rich mythology. Come face to face with a fearsome berserker, explore inside a Viking longhouse and learn how these expert boat builders made their fleets. Bold graphic illustrations of vibrant Viking characters, incredible artefacts and stunningly detailed scenes by author-illustrator Jack Tite showcase the Viking Age in full brilliant colour. Lively, engaging text throughout is informative and easy to read, and big fold-out pages allow you to discover the Vikings in exciting detail. Consulted by Viking expert, Chris Tuckley, of the Jorvik Centre in York. This book is a must-read for any history-mad child.Trade ReviewThe perfect educational reading book to make history both fun and accessible. -- Pam Norfolk * Garstang Courier *This may only be Tite's second book, but he proves himself a master at bringing the past alive for young minds, and raises the game for children's history authors. * The Observer *A fantastically detailed and gorgeously illustrated book chock full of information about the Vikings and dispelling many of the myths built up around their amazing culture. * Read it, Daddy *A masterclass in bringing history to life. * The Observer *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Go Go Pirate Boat
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKTRUST STORYTIME PRIZEJoin two seafaring pirates and their captain on a nautical adventure to find a treasure chest. Add to that a text that is read aloud to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat' and you have a book that will be enjoyed time and time again! Go, go, pirate boat,Across the salty sea,Raise the anchor, hoist the sail,It''s a pirate''s life for me.Little pirate fans will have endless fun singing along to the tune of a favourite nursery rhyme and doing the pirate actions in this fun ocean adventure. With bold, colourful illustrations by the instantly recognisable Nick Sharratt and text by talented newcomer Katrina Charman - creators of the bestselling Car, Car, Truck, Jeep, which was selected for BookTrust''s inaugural 2019 Pyjamarama campaign and distributed to 450,000 children across the UK.Trade ReviewShiver-me timbers, what a sunny, sea-shanty of a book! * Armadillo Magazine *It's silly, bright and catchy. Very young readers will adore it * Independent on CAR, CAR, TRUCK, JEEP *Full of bright colours and simple rhymes, this is a fantastic re-use of a popular nursery rhyme and one that you can't help but sing along to as you read it aloud. * CBI Reading Guide 2019-20 *
£7.59
Scholastic A Dog Called Hero
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HarperCollins Publishers Playing With Fire
Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The second book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Vengeous. Dusk. Sanguine.Three of the deadliest killers alive are in town to resurrect an unstoppable creature of horrifying powerAnd only Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain stand in their way.A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
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HarperCollins Publishers The Haunted House on Hollow Hill
Book SynopsisOn a dark and stormy night A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain the Hollow Hotel. They're here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon.Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man hanging from the rafters the work of a killer who wields actual magic as viciously as he does his blade. With the storm closing in, all exit routes cut off, and the killer taking them out one by one, their only hope lies with the two mysterious Irish detectives who seem quite at home with all this bloodshed Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain have only hours to figure out who the killer is in a hotel filled with the tortured spirits of the dead, the anguished wails of the dying, and the relentless whines of the living.
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HarperCollins Publishers Meg and Merlin
Book SynopsisMeg and Merlin brave a Fun Day at the stables and learn some exciting new tricks in this high-spirited new instalment of Tanya Landman's popular horse-riding series.Meg and her friend Sam take their ponies Merlin and Alfred for a Fun Day at a nearby stables. But with Sam's bossy mum as one of the instructors, the day isn't anything like as much fun as they'd hoped.Not until Merlin has to tackle a water jump, and then there are plenty of laughs all round!Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Slinky Malinki Open the Door Hairy Maclary and
Book SynopsisSlinky Malinki and Stickybeak Syd were a troublesome pair;do you know what they did?Alone in the house one mischievous day,they opened a door and they started to play.Slinky Malinki and Stickybeak Sid are home alone, causing a trail of destruction from bathroom to bedroom. But, what happens when they run into their old adversary, Hairy Maclary?Told through playful rhyme and colourful illustrations, Slinky Malinki has delighted generations of children with his laugh-out-loud adventures.Discover more animal adventures:Scarface ClawSlinky MalinkiHairy Maclary''s BoneSchnitzel von Krumm
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Legend
Book SynopsisLegend is the much-anticipated dystopian thriller debut from US author, Marie Lu. THE must-read dystopian thriller fiction for all teen fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. A brilliant re-imagining of Les Miserables, the series is set to be a global film sensation as CBS films have acquired rights to the trilogy. The Twilight Saga producers, Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, will produce.Los Angeles, CaliforniaRepublic of AmericaHe is Day.The boy who walks in the light.She is June.The girl who seeks her brother''s killer.On the run and undercover, they meet by chance. Irresistably drawn together, neither knows the other''s past.But Day murdered June''s brother.And she has sworn to avenge his death.Dystopian fiction at its very best in this thrilling instalment in the Legend trilogy.Praise for Legend:''If you loved The Hunger Games, you''ll love this.'' - Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon''s Lexicon''A fine example of commercial fiction with razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, ''Legend'' doesn''t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.'' - New York Times''Marie Lu''s dystopian novel is a ''Legend'' in the making.'' - USA Today''Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.'' - Kami Garcia, author of New York Times bestselling author of film sensation, Beautiful CreaturesTrade ReviewIf you like The Hunger Games, you'll love this! * Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon *A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing is what it seems - Legend is impossible to out down and even harder to forget * Kami Garcia, NYT bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures *Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it * New York Times *Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making * USA Today *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Fantastic Mr Fox Colour Edn
Book SynopsisPhizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World''s NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Fantastic Mr Fox - the legendary tale of the most cunning fox in the world.On a hill above the valley there was a wood.In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole.In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and their four Small Foxes. . . Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms.Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean.But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good!But what they don''t know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Revolting Rhymes Colour Edition
Book SynopsisRoald Dahl''s irreverent and hilarious collection, Revolting Rhymes.This book is filled with revolting rhymes. (Be warned: It''s no ordinary Once upon a time).There''s poor Cindy whose heart was torn to shreds, because her Prince, he chops off heads!Snow White''s dwarfs although awfully nice, are guilty of one shocking vice . . . And what becomes of Goldilocks, that nasty thieving little louse, when she goes sneaking around the three bear''s house . . . Listen to REVOLTING RHYMES and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK Cream Buns and Crime
Book SynopsisA collection of short stories for budding Detective Society members. Daisy and Hazel invite you to discover their untold stories . . .Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for the murder cases they have solved - but there are many other mysteries in the pages of Hazel''s casebook. From the macabre Case of the Deepdean Vampire, to the baffling Case of the Blue Violet, and their very first case of all: the Case of Lavinia''s Missing Tie.Just like Daisy and Hazel''s cases, there''s more to this book than meets the eye, including: Brilliant mini-mysteries, including two brand-new and never seen before storiesDaisy and Hazel''s own tips, tricks and factsThis is the perfect book for Agatha Christies In Waiting and fans of the award-winning, bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.Trade ReviewMarvellously mysterious . . . Perfect for mystery super-fans * The Week Junior *Readers will enjoy learning more about spies, codebreaking, and famous unsolved cases and trying the recipes for food mentioned in earlier books. Altogether, this is jolly good fun. * Kirkus *
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OUP Oxford Read with Oxford Stage 1 Julia Donaldsons
Book SynopsisJoin the Songbirds characters in these exciting phonics activities, ideal for children who are taking their first steps in reading.Featuring characters from Julia Donaldson''s Songbirds stories, this Read with Oxford Stage 1 activity book includes a variety of activities and stickers to provide a fun way to build phonics knowledge and reading confidence. Help Zak the dog find the missing letters, play a balloon game with Top Cat and make up rhymes with Bob Bug.Former Children''s Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are four Songbirds phonics activity books for you to enjoy.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child''s reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let''s get them flying!
£5.62
Oxford University Press Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue
Book SynopsisJoin Kitty and her cat crew on the rooftops for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. Here, Kitty will discover that being a superhero is about more than using her special abilities-she must learn to be courageous too, scaling the city clock tower to rescue a very frightened kitten.Trade Review"Kitty's mum is a superhero and Kitty wants to be just like her. Then a cat knocks on her window.... This feline frolic will appeal to readers starting their first chapter books." * iNews *"The first in a lovely new series for fans of Isadora Moon, Kitty is a relatable little girl whose night-time adventures feature a cast of lovely cat characters - adventurous Figaro, sophisticated Katsumi and curious Pixie. A gentle theme of friendship, bravery and being yourself also runs throughout." * BookTrust *"Illustrated in cool blacks and oranges, these fun-filled mystery adventures with talking cats are likely to be a purrrfectly popular independent reading choice among ages 6-8." * Books for Topics *"A sweet series opener, especially for the cat lovers in the chapter-book set." * Kirkus Reviews *
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Oxford University Press The Wild
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, somewhere not far away, was the Wild. The Wild was huge and giving, and everything from insects, to birds, to humans made their home in it. At first, people lived lightly and took what they needed, but when they started to take more, the Wild suffered. For the Wild to be healthy, someone must be brave enough to raise their voice . . . Yuval Zommer''s lyrical modern fable has a hopeful and powerful message about how our environment needs us just as much as we need it.
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Oxford University Press Mirabelle and the Picnic Pranks
Book SynopsisMirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. So, her parents'' picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her annoying brother, Wilbur. But when Mirabelle gets caught putting frogspawn in Wilbur''s drink she''s sent inside. It''s so unfair! Why should she have to miss the party?Then a brilliant idea strikes: If she uses a shrinking potion on herself, she''ll be too tiny for anyone to see, so she''ll still be able to enjoy the party!But Mirabelle is about to discover that the garden feels a little more dangerous when you''re no taller than a blade of grass. Have her mischievous ways gone too far this time . . . ?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Speak Up
Book SynopsisJoin the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be closing down! Can she use what she''s learnt from Rosa and speak up to save the day?This empowering, heartwarming picture book is a love letter to libraries and the power of reading. And it shows the incredible power we ALL have when we find our voice and speak up about the things that matter.Read more Rocket stories from award winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola:Look Up! Clean Up!Love the series? Check out Dapo Adeola''s debut picture book Hey You!, a lyrical celebration on growing up Black.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK A Beautiful Evil
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Bluey Sleepytime
Book SynopsisIt''s sleepytime at the Heeler house and Bingo has decided to wake up in her own bed. But will she be able to drift off to sleep and stay there? And will she be the only family member to struggle to get some rest?Come on a dream-filled adventure with Bingo and Bluey in this picture book featuring a beautiful fold-out surprise.What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also Available:Bluey: QueensBluey: CharadesBluey: I Love my FamilyBluey: Bob Bilby
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Things Scientists Dont Know Yet
Book SynopsisThe Royal Institution is one of the world's most respected scientific bodies, dedicated to public education and engagement with science since 1799.Peter Gallivan currently works at King's College London. Prior to this, he was the RI's Family Programme Manager, organising a diverse range of hands-on STEM-focused activities for families and young people, and proving his passion for sharing his science knowledge.
£14.24
Dorling Kindersley Ltd LEGO Easter Ideas
Book SynopsisHannah Dolan is a writer and editor. She has written and created all kinds of bestselling LEGO books, including the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, the LEGO NINJAGO Visual Dictionary, and the LEGO Minifigure Handbook. She is based in Cambridgeshire, where she spends many a weekend building LEGO models with her partner and young son.Jessica Farrell is a professional Brick Artist from Ireland who has loved LEGO since the age of four. Her creations have been exhibited internationally and she has produced many notable commissioned works. Jessica lives in a little house on the bog along with her family and several million LEGO bricks.
£10.44
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Good Bits
Book SynopsisKes Gray exploded onto the bookshelves with his debut, prize-winning picture book, Eat Your Peas. He is the million copy-selling author of beloved Daisy chapter book series with his books Nelly the Monster Sitter, the Oi series and the Daisy series all optioned to TV.Kes is committed to making children laugh, think, and feel, and parents, carers, and teachers use his books to get children hooked on reading.Ruby Wright studied sculpture, worked at the BBC, and took a foray into printmaking before embarking on a career in picture books. She tries to draw from life every day and her debut book, Animal Crackers was published in 2023 by Rocket Bird Books and nominated for the Klaus Flugge Prize.
£8.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Fairy Friends Read It Yourself Level 1 Early Reader
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£5.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd My Baptism Memory Book
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£15.65
Penguin Random House Children's UK Slaves of Socorro Brotherband Book 4
Book SynopsisThe Slaves of Socorro is the fourth book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice.When the Heron brotherband become the Skandian duty ship to the Kingdom of Araluen, they’re excited at the challenges ahead.Trade ReviewA sweeping novel of adventure, written with wit and a sure sense of storytelling * Booklist *
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Thames & Hudson Ltd If I had a dinosaur
Book SynopsisGabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a script-writer for children's television. Alex Barrow is a London-based illustrator. He is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine.Trade Review'Perfect for pre-school paleontologists! … A joy to share any time of day' - Baby London'A must-read for dino fans' - Angels & Urchins'Truly celebrates the power of children’s imagination and their perennial fascination with dinosaurs through cheeky wit and rhyme' - Early Years Childcarer'Gabby Dawnay’s rhyming text and Alex Barrow’s simple yet evocative illustrations combine beautifully … encourages active participation from children' - Book Trust
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
Book SynopsisTerry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.comTrade ReviewEthically challenging, beautifully orchestrated, philosophically opposed to the usual plot fixes of fantasy * Guardian *Simply gripping story-telling * The Times *Powerful, passionate, mordantly funny and, at one point, unbearably sad * Daily Telegraph *An astonishing novel...I marvelled at the ferociousness of the humour, and the willingness to go into dark places * Financial Times *Great yarn written in fairly simple text * Liverpool Echo *
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Faber & Faber Wuthering Heights 1 Faber Young Adult Classics
Book SynopsisCatherine and Heathcliff's, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father, passionate but doomed love forms the core of this extraordinary tale. Catherine's brother Hindley's hatred and humiliation of Heathcliff leads to tragedy when Catherine marries another and Heathcliff returns newly wealthy to enact his revenge on all who wronged him.
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Quarto Publishing PLC Animal ABC
Book SynopsisLearn the alphabet with some amazing animals and find out some fun facts along the way in this bright and fun picture book.A is for APEB is for BEARC is for CROCODILE... This entertaining and characterful picture book from Emmy award-winning visual artist, illustrator and author Nikolas Ilic will bring a smile to the faces of adults and children alike, with cartoon-style illustrations introducing readers to a host of vibrant animals. These eye-catching illustrations will help kids have fun as they learn the alphabet, and added facts about the animals help add extra educational value to this wonderfully fun book. A great book for parents to read with children or for kids to entertain themselves with, this bright and bold title is the perfect way for early learners to master the letters!Trade Reviewa ‘delightful, colourful board book.’ * BookTrust *‘A delightful trio of brilliantly bold books that make me want to be a toddler on my learning journey all over again!’ * Armadillo Magazine *
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Chartwell Books Wheres Santa
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Oneworld Publications Blue Barry Pancakes
Book SynopsisThe first book in a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series from the creators of Barb the Brave
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Pan Macmillan All About the Gruffalo
Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 35 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and M
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Pan Macmillan The 52Storey Treehouse Colour Edition
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Walker Books Ltd The Emperors Egg
Book SynopsisAn award-winning picture book about the Emperor penguin's parenting.The Emperor penguin is the only large animal to remain on the Antarctic mainland throughout its bitterly inhospitable winter. Once the female has laid her egg, she heads back to the sea, leaving the male to incubate it. He then spends two months standing on the freezing cold ice with the egg on his feet! This is his story.
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Scholastic Now or Never A Dunkirk Story Voices 1
Book SynopsisVoices, Now or Never brings a young Private Fazal Khan fromhis home in India to the battlefields of the Second World War. As he and his friends make their way to the beaches of Dunkirk, Fazalmust deal with more than the terrors of a dangerous trek toreach the evacuation zone. A gripping adventure in an exciting new series.
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Hachette Children's Group Ten Little Pirates Board Book
Book SynopsisCount along with the Ten Little Pirates, in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! In a sturdy board book, perfect for little hands to hold.The Ten Little Pirates are sailing out to sea ... But what will the Ten Little Pirates do when they meet a singing mermaid? And a whooshing hurricane? And a HUNGRY shark?Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Pirates is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story.Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Pirates disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words!The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick.''Traditional counting rhyme given a jaunty pirate twist that kids will love... a rollicking read with an easy rhythm and jaunty illustrations... excellent.'' GuardianTrade ReviewA rollicking read with an easy rhythm and jaunty illustrations... an excellent addition to books that help with counting. * Vanessa Lewis (The Book Nook, Hove) *Bright child-friendly illustrations offer plenty to spot... lively rhyme has potential for noisy storytimes. A winner! * Peters Gazette *Like a nautical knot, Mike Brownlow's new picture book ties together its counting lessons and bobbing rhymes with intricate neatness. Simon Rickerty's illustrations complement the jaunty verse with lots of humorous details to discover on every page. * Time Out *Hugely entertaining... an absolute joy to read aloud. Simon Rickerty's artwork is as vibrant as ever. * Library Mice *This book is wonderful. * Child-Led Chaos *Great fun. * Red Reading Hub *Perfect to share with young children who are learning about numbers. With its bouncy, rhythmic text and lots of great sound words, this piratical adventure is perfect for sharing again and again. * Parents in Touch *Mike Brownlow's rhymes flow beautifully in nursery-rhyme-like verse while Simon Rickerty's fantastic and colourful illustrations provide the visual thrills. * Read It, Daddy *A great read-aloud treat. * StorySeekers *Hilarious. Will have both child and reader laughing out loud. * Angels & Urchins *A rhyming story that helps young children learn about numbers. * Daily Record *Fabulous rhymes weave a clever tale... the abundance of things to spot and count on every page will keep little readers guessing what's coming next. * WRD Magazine *A fabulous counting book... will have you giggling. * Hoddesdon & Broxbourne Mercury *Traditional counting rhyme given a jaunty pirate twist that kids will love... a rollicking read with an easy rhythm and jaunty illustrations... excellent. * The Guardian *Exciting and fun. Stunning. * Carousel *Catchy and captivating * The School Run *Catchy and captivating * theschoolrun.com *
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Hachette Children's Group The Magic Pet Shop Pugicorns Snowy Friend
Book SynopsisPrincess Ava and Pugicorn can''t wait for their town''s winter festival! But then a mysterious egg arrives at The Magic Pet Shop, and it''s up to them to look after it while they join in on the frosty fun.When the egg suddenly hatches, they''ll have to go on a snowy adventure to find this magic pet a new home. Will they find the perfect, jolly friend for this pet? PUGICORN''S SNOWY SECRET is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kid Normal Kid Normal 1
Book Synopsis_______________The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________''So funny, it''s almost criminal'' - Independent''Outrageous capers'' - GuardianSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK PRIZEA TOM FLETCHER BOOK CLUB PICK _______________Murph Cooper has a problem. His new school is top secret, and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what''s Murph''s extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah he hasn''t got one. Just as well there are no revolting supervillains lurking nearby, their minds abuzz with evil plans. There are!? Right. Ok, then... It''s time for Kid Normal to become a hero!Trade ReviewAn extraordinary tale about an ordinary boy in a world of heroes … Kid Normal is a fast-paced, humorous adventure with likeable heroes and a suitably ridiculous, evil villain * Times Educational Supplement *So funny, it's almost criminal ... A fun and fast-paced read * Independent I *Outrageous capers ... Amusingly surreal super-powers and a trust yourself message combine to strong effect with Erica Salcedo’s entertaining, huge-eyed images * Guardian *A superhero story with a twist * National Geographic Kids *Packed with very amusing asides, it’s a fun and fast-paced read that will make James and Smith into children’s heroes * Western Mail *Chock full of slapstick humour, outrageous characters and pop culture references. It mocks school pecking orders and will make all kids who have fallen foul of them feel much better about it. And somehow, it ties all the mania together in a credible and thrilling story * The Bookbag *A superlative adventure story that will resonate with children who like to read whacky, wild things * Books Monthly *This spoof superhero epic certainly delivers: deliciously dastardly villains, capes, tights and mild-mannered heroes. Yet it also explores familiar school anxieties that everyone else is smarter, stronger, better * BookTrust *A very promising start to a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series * Parents in Touch *Incredibly funny, witty and stuffed full of heart * Book Lover Jo *...this phenomenal book is perfect for anyone in doubt or any one who is thirsty for adventure and it's perfect for any age. Just remember, if in doubt, there's always a silver lining to every cloud -- Erica, age 11 * LoveReading4Kids *This book was pretty funny, the main character gets enrolled in superhero school but he has no super powers. I enjoyed the way the book was written it kept me wanting to read more with a bit of mystery and some great humour! -- Caolan, age 9 * Toppsta *I would rate this book a million out of 10, probably the best book I've read this year -- Josh, age 10 * Toppsta *
£7.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Childrens Illustrated Dictionary
Book SynopsisNever be lost for words again with this stunning illustrated dictionary for children. Spilling over with thousands of words and definitions for you to pick and peruse, this is the go-to guide for anyone struggling with spellings and meanings.Minds can become muddled by strange spellings and perplexing pronunciations, but the Children''s Illustrated Dictionary explains them all in simple and memorable detail. From abacus to zoom, each word is shown alongside eye-catching pictures, engaging illustrations, concise descriptions, and simple examples of usage. Clear navigation ensures you find the words you''re looking for quickly and easily. Also included are entertaining word games, grammar sections, and a variety of vocabulary themes to build your understanding of language. Developed in close consultation with experts in children''s language teaching, this dictionary is guaranteed to expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons.If words
£13.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside Cars
Book SynopsisA flap book that is packed with information about cars, from how the first automobiles were invented, to how speedy racing cars get around tracks. Each of the seven double-page spreads have several flaps to lift and several of them also have fun paper technology such as sliding a race car or moving a car along a production line in a factory.
£9.49
National Geographic Kids Forest Babies PreReader
Book SynopsisWhat cute baby animals will you find in the forest? Come meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, and even a baby owl in this sweet pre-reader!Young readers will learn all about North American forests and the super cute baby animals that live there. Find out what these forest babies eat, where they live with their families, and how they learn and play.Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they''ve learned, while expanding their understanding of the animal world. New readers will want to read Forest Babies over and over again as they discover the cutest baby animals and a love of reading.Key features include:
£5.62
