Children & Teen Books
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Baby Alexander
Book SynopsisPeppa''s cousin, Baby Alexander has come to visit. He can''t talk at all and only says Goo-goo. But Peppa soon teaches Baby Alexander his very first word! Another delightful Peppa Pig tale that is perfect for reading and sharing together. This storybook is perfect for helping pre-schoolers through those tricky first experiences.Based on the hit pre-school animation,Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five''s Milkshake and Nick Jnr.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peter Rabbit Nursery Rhyme Time
Book SynopsisBased on illustrations by Beatrix Potter whose passion for the natural world lay behind the creation of her famous little books. A particular source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist. Today Beatrix Potter's original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other titles including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.
£9.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots LifttheFlap Peekaboo
Book SynopsisJoin Spot for some lift-the-flap fun! This sturdy board book includes full-page shaped gatefold flaps with peep-through die-cuts on each one. Peep through the flaps to guess who''s on the other side then turn over to see. Who''s in the woods going for a walk? Peep through the trees and turn the flap . . . It''s Spot! Who''s in the garden watering the flowers? Peep through the window in the garden wall and turn the flap . . . It''s Tom! Perfect peekaboo fun for all Spot fans.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Book SynopsisBruno doesn''t like his new house. He had to leave all his friends behind in Berlin, and there are no children to play with here - until Bruno meets Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the wire fence near Bruno''s house, and who wears a strange uniform of striped pyjamas.A stunning anniversary edition of John Boyne''s powerful classic bestseller, with illustrations from award-winning artist Oliver Jeffers.
£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Shepherds Crown
Book Synopsis*The fifth and final book in the incredible Tiffany Aching series. Now in a brand-new gift edition, part of the Discworld Hardback Library!*'This isn't just a great Discworld book, it's extraordinary . As the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany must summon all the witches to stand with her.Trade ReviewThis isn't just a great Discworld book, it's extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off. * Daily Telegraph *Terry Pratchett was never so witty, direct and generous as in this, his final Discworld novel. * Guardian *
£13.49
Butterfly Books UK My Mummy is a Soldier
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£8.99
Packman Publishing Its A Kids Life Arch Enemies 2
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£8.21
Steve Weatherill Books Baby Goz
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£6.64
Pan Macmillan Robin Robin A Push Pull and Slide Book
Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to follow Robin on her Christmas adventure!Robin''s a bird, with mouse sisters and brothers.Sometimes she feels that she''s not like the others . . .Join Robin as she sets off to prove she can be a really good mouse, just like the rest of her family! Move the push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to bring the story to life. Robin Robin: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers, featuring short, simple rhyming text and chunky mechanisms for little hands. Flap Robin''s wings, play hide-and-seek with the mice, and help Robin and Magpie grab the golden Christmas star!Robin Robin is the Oscar-nominated Netflix film from Aardman Animations, creators of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph. This heartwarming story features a cast of unforgettable characters including a treasure-hunting magpie (Richard E. Grant) and a thoroughly villainous cat
£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Be Bold Baby Michelle Obama
Book SynopsisCelebrate Michelle Obama’s most motivational and powerful moments, with quotes from the former First Lady, and vibrant illustrations by Alison Oliver (Moon; BabyLit series.)Be encouraging. Be brilliant. Be you. Each book ends with a mirror! Look for the companion volume, Be Bold, Baby: Oprah.
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd Storm Seal
Find your voice in the waves in a heartfelt and hopeful story of family, friendship, and learning to accept change from the critically-acclaimed partnership, Sarah Ann Juckes and Sharon King-Chai, selected for Waterstones Children's Book of the Month with The Night Animals. Martha was raised on her nana’s stories. Even if no one else believes them, Martha knows that they’re magic. Now those stories are helping Martha hold things together when everything around her is falling apart – out-of-towners moving into her family’s old house, her nana’s mysterious illness, and the tourists flooding the town who don’t seem to care about the sea or the animals it’s home to. But Martha has found one creature who understands – a black seal pup that seems to appear whenever Martha needs it most. Could she be the key to fixing everything that's wrong, or will Martha need to fight her way through the sto
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Wheres the Poo A Pooptastic Search and Find Book
Book SynopsisA group of poos has been flushed away and embarks on an epic, fun-filled adventure round the world!Search for six very special poos in every scene. From a trip to the aquarium and a day at the theme park, to a rainforest trek and a roller disco, there''s so much to spot and find!Search and find titles have rocketed in popularity in recent years with bestselling titles such as Where''s the Unicorn? and Where''s the Wookiee? Our titles focus on popular themes among children with beautiful, full colour illustrations.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Commotion in the Ocean Board Book
Book SynopsisDive into the ocean for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud board book.Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of amazing sea creatures. Including blue whales, sea turtles, jellyfish, dolphins and more!Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.In a chunky board book, perfect for little hands to hold!From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance.Trade ReviewA big book full of warm, noisy illustrations...fast-moving and great to read aloud. * The Independent *A bright and breezy book...with vivid, witty illustrations. * Times Educational Supplement *What a fabuous book, exuberant from beginning to end. * Child Education *A lively and lovely poetic romp. * The Scotsman *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Wheres the Sporty Poo
Book SynopsisOn your marks, get set, search! Can you find the poos hidden in every sporty scene?
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Stompysaurus Board Book
Book SynopsisA reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings and frustration, The Stompysaurus is the latest book in the DinoFeelings series by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of The Worrysaurus. Now available in a chunky board book, perfect for little hands.One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother''s being a tease, his breakfast isn''t his usual favourite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him, until they EXPLODE!But a tricky start doesn''t have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around?The perfect story to help children learn to overcome feelings of anger and annoyance when it seems like everything is going wrong. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside. A Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group DreamWorks Gabbys Dollhouse The Gabby Cats Save
Book SynopsisJoin Gabby and the Gabby Cats on a magical new adventure. CatRat is trapped in a spaceship in the Fairy Tail Garden. Can Gabby and her friends save him? Learn fun facts about Cakey Cat, Kitty Fairy, MerCat, and more of the cat-tastic friends as they test their problem-solving skills to save the day.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Fairy Tale Little Library
Book SynopsisThe perfect book collection for the littlest readers! This little library is a great gift for fans of Peppa and fairy tales. Perfect for pre-school aged little readers, this is a charming collection of mini fairy tale classics with everyone''s favourite Peppa Pig characters, presented in a beautiful slipcase box.Join Princess Peppa and Prince George in their wonderful fairy tale castle up in the clouds and read their stories time and time again.The backs of the six books make a jigsaw; perfect to keep little hands busy!Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Little Library and Peppa Pig Bedtime Little Library
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Classics The Jungle Book
Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mowgli''s life in the Jungle, his battle with Shere Khan, and fascinating details about learning to live with humans once more. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver''s Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, Heidi and The Wind in the Willows.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group I Coriander
Book SynopsisA stunning story set in seventeenth-century London and the fairy world, from a CARNEGIE MEDAL and COSTA-prizewinning author.The story is told by Coriander, daughter of a silk merchant in 1650s London. Her idyllic childhood ends when her mother dies and her father goes away, leaving Coriander with her stepmother, a widow who is in cahoots with a fundamentalist Puritan preacher. She is shut away in a chest and left to die, but emerges into the fairy world from which her mother came, and where time has no meaning. When she returns, charged with a task that will transform her life, she is seventeen. This is a book filled with enchantments -- a pair of silver shoes, a fairy shadow, a prince transformed into a fox - that contrast with the heartbreaking loss and cruelty of Coriander''s life in the real world. With its brilliantly realised setting of old London Bridge, and underpinned by the conflict between Royalists and Puritans, it is a terrific page-turner, invTrade ReviewWhat a delight! * Fiction Focus *Beautifully written, completely absorbing ... Magical * The Book Magazine *Brilliant descriptions, powerfully evoking the sounds and smells of London in the period and superbly drawn characters combine with a delicately constructed plot to make this book a real pleasure * Good Book Guide *A beautifully written tale of suspense and intrigue * The Historical Novels Review *Spellbinding * Haverhill Echo *A very unusual, poetic tale * The Northern Echo *An extraordinarily beautiful and gripping tale * The Times *Enchanting * The Children's Bookseller *Richly written, highly visual and full of accurate historical detail * Children's Education *Gripping ... as vivd as Pepys' diary ... strikingly original ... a very special book indeed * School Librarian *'completely engaging' -- Jennifer Taylor * THE BOOKSELLER *An original and enigmatic novel * The Spectator *'a beautifully written story. Sally Gardner has clearly researched the times and customs very well indeed for she had me transported back to that far off time. I would definitely recommend this book, told with such care and feeling.' -- Muriel Barking * NEW BOOKS *'Beautifullly written, completely absorbing story... the author evokes the streets of London and the political upheavals of the day with compelling ease. -- Christine Kidney * THE BOOK MAGAZINE *'will captivate readers with its riveting and detailed parallel storylines, its intriguingly drawn characters, and, above all, its engrossing first person narration' -- Marla Arback * YABOOKSCENTRAL.COM *'the skillful writing sweeps through mid-seventeenth century London.' * SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *'a thrilling story that mixes historic realism, credible characters and the dreamy, sometimes violent, dimension of a netherworld. The two blend seamlessly in this gripping and orginal story that abounds with gritty suspense. An excellent read.' -- Mary Arrigan * SUNDAY TRIBUNE *'a book filled with enchantment and difference. You won't read many novels as beautifully written and as enthralling as this rich, spellibinding, new-off-the-black fairy tale.' -- John Millen * SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST *
£7.99
Hodder & Stoughton The Wrath and the Dawn
Book SynopsisOne of TIME magazine''s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All TimeA #1 New York Times bestseller and a sumptuous, epic tale inspired by A Thousand and One Nights.''A riveting Game of Thrones meets Arabian Nights love story'' US WeeklyEvery dawn brings horror to a different family in a land ruled by a killer. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, takes a new bride each night only to have her executed at sunrise. So it is a terrible surprise when sixteen-year-old Shahrzad volunteers to marry Khalid. But she does so with a clever plan to stay alive and exact revenge on the Caliph for the murder of her best friend and countless other girls. Shazi''s wit and will get her through to the dawn that no others have seen, but with a catch . . . she may be falling in love with a murderer.Shazi discovers that the villainous boy-king is not all that he seems and neither aTrade ReviewThis inventive young adult retelling of The Arabian Nights walks a delicate line in its depiction of a monstrous man, but puts the power in the hands of a courageous heroine who is determined to stop the senseless brutalities inflicted upon so many women * TIME Magazine, 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time *An exceptional story, beautifully writtenA beautifully written book, The Wrath and the Dawn is a story I could not put downDon't be surprised if the pages melt away and you find yourself racing through warm, golden sands or drinking spiced wine in cool marble courtyards. This is an intoxicating gem of a story. You will fall in love, just as I did. * Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series *Lushly imagined and powerfully characterized, it's a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance * Publishers Weekly *Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and a simmering revolution, this is a carefully constructed narrative of uncertain loyalties, searing romance, and subtle magic in a harsh desert city * Booklist, starred review *Dreamily romantic, deliciously angst-y, addictively thrilling * Kirkus Reviews *
£11.22
Sourcebooks, Inc Quantum Entanglement for Babies
Book SynopsisChris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.Trade Review"This book ends in a question that is not only puzzling for you and your child but for scientists also. How do particles decide their color/colour? Giving your child unanswered scientific questions may be the beginning of a new generation of scientists determined to find their answers. This is a must have book in your collection." - The Baby Spot
£7.59
Sourcebooks, Inc ABCs of Space
Book SynopsisChris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.Julia M. Kregenow, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at Penn State University. She has a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley and her BA in physics (with math and music minors) from Wittenberg University.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Tiger Heart
Book SynopsisOne magical friendship. One roaring adventure.The magical tale of a bold young chimney sweep and a remarkable tiger, a dangerously hypnotic ruby and a mystical land found across an ocean and through a storm. Perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars and Pax.Fly never meant to end up in a cage with a man-eating tiger. And though she's sure she's no princess, when the tiger addresses her as 'your majesty', she can't help but vow to free him and return him home. But the bird-filled jungles and cloud-topped mountains of the tiger's homeland are an ocean away. And not everyone wants the tiger - or Fly - to get there alive.With dark and dangerous forces working against them, will Fly be able to fulfil her promise and maybe - just maybe - become the queen her tiger knows her to be?Trade ReviewAn absorbing magical tale...beautifully written and full of rich detail that draws you in with an entertaining and striking cast. Oliver meets the Jungle Book * South Wales Evening Post *'captivating...an absolute pleasure to read' * The BookBag *'a roaring, brilliant tale' * Sue & Pakka's blog *'a wonderfully magical story' * The Strawberry Post *
£7.99
Pan Macmillan Aziza's Secret Fairy Door
Book SynopsisAziza's Secret Fairy Door is the first title in an inclusive magical adventure series, perfect for readers of 6-8 from debut author Lola Morayo. It is inspired by world mythology and is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid.Open the door to a world of magic and adventure . . .A mysterious gift arrives on Aziza's birthday. It is a secret fairy door that will whisk her away to Shimmerton, a magical world with princesses, naughty fairies, shapeshifters, unicorn shopkeepers and mischief around every corner. But when the precious jewelled doorknob is taken, Aziza is trapped. Will she ever see her home and family again? Maybe her new friends, Peri and Tiko, can help . . .Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon.Look out for other titles in the series: Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery, Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster, and Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid's Treasure.
£6.99
Creative Company,US Jibber-Jabber
Book SynopsisIn rhyming or alliterative pairs, Jibber-Jabber presents the onomatopoeic sounds of 14 animals that will be easily identifiable to young learners. The name of each creature appears below its signature sound to further reinforce the connection and providing another way to read the text—as a series of commands (Squeak mouse, Squawk parrot, and so on). Whimsical linocut illustrations accompany the block-letter type, engaging visual as well as auditory senses throughout.
£6.64
Sasquatch Books You Are a Secret Unicorn
Book SynopsisYou are magical! Get inspired to find your inner unicorn with this pocket-sized journal that pairs uplifting quotes with a unicornicopia of adorable illustrated animals showing off their unicorn selves.Personal and uplifting messages from iconic pop culture figures such as Lizzo, Awkwafina, and Billie Eilish illuminate how even the most successful suffer from lack of confidence yet find the strength to put themselves out there.Pick up this journal whenever you need a quick pick-me-up or confidence boost; this delightfully inspirational journal says "You might feel like a horse in a field of unicorns, but you are also a secret unicorn!" Inside, you'll find illustrated not-quite unicorns paired with funny and meaningful quotes to help you overcome those moments when you might not feel good enough--because you ARE. A. UNICORN. This paper-over-board journal features colorful lined pages for you to fill with your hopes and dreams, plus dot grid pages for freeform sketching. You Are a Secret Unicorn gives you the space to channel your dreams.
£12.17
Nomad Press The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin
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£14.36
MVP Kids Media Teachers Explain it All
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£5.94
Creative Company,US Sashiko
Book SynopsisThe elegant textile art of sashiko is celebrated in this picture book about the embroidery style's origins as a way to strengthen the jackets of fishermen from Awaji Island.
£9.49
Tractorland Ltd Tractor Ted Colours on the Farm
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£7.50
Penguin Random House Children's UK Stanley's Train
Book SynopsisStanley is taking Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin somewhere special for the day. He prepares the train early in the morning and then, with a chuff, chuff, chuffety-chuff they're off!Little Woo has a beach ball, Benjamin has a toy boat and Sophie has a rubber ring. Where could they be going?Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful new story from William Bee.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Little Gems – Mr Birdsnest and the House Next
Book SynopsisA tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped their grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her! A delightful story by the Children's Laureate. Beautifully packaged book from Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson and illustrated by the wonderful Hannah Shaw. A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her! A delightful and cleverly written story by the Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson. Suitable for 5-8s with reading age of 6+.Trade Review"Another in the super Little Gems series … It's funny, even anarchic in places" – English Association "A touching adventure told in easy to read chapters … It's beautifully packaged and illustrated by the wonderful Hannah Shaw" – LoveReading4Kids "One of the cutest books I've read this year … This is one of those books that I want to press into the hands of every child" – Amber Kirk-Ford "A delight to read" – An Awfully Big Blog Adventure "Full-colour illustrations bring this story of everyday adventuring to life … ideal for children who may have reading difficulties" – BookTrust
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Evil Within: How Young Henry Jekyll Became Mr
Book SynopsisAtmospheric, haunting and spine-chilling, this imagining of a young Henry Jekyll’s childhood and his transformation into the infamous Mr Hyde is sure to thrill. What transforms an ordinary Edinburgh boy into the most infamous split personality of all time? This vividly imagined diary of the young Henry Jekyll examines the contradictions within us all and teases out one possible backstory for the character in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A haunting and atmospheric imagining of a classic tale. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 9+Trade Review"Completely true to Stevenson’s vision and an unsettling read in its own right" – LoveReading4Kids "Infused with drama and tension" – Books for Keeps "Vividly imagined … This is a fascinating look at the classic tale" – Parents in Touch "A chilling and atmospheric read for older children and teenagers with a dark mystery at its heart" – Scottish Book Trust "Pacey, gripping thriller … This is a great introduction to the original book, with a clever ending that will hopefully lead readers onto Stevenson's classic work" – Carousel
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Little Gems – Mariella, Queen of the Skies
Book SynopsisSuper-smart inventor Mariella doesn’t have time for sleep in this funny and life-affirming gem from award-winning beloved author Eoin Colfer, featuring full colour illustrations from rising star Katy Halford. Mariella loves nothing more than inventing but bedtime keeps getting in the way of all her brilliant ideas! So when Mum and Dad won't take no for an answer there's only one thing for it… Mariella has to build a rocket-powered flying suit to zap her round the world faster than the setting sun! If anyone can outsmart sleep it's Mariella. But everyone needs sleep and without it all of Mariella's brilliant ideas might just disappear. A "how to live a happy life" tale told with humour, warmth and a loveable female protagonist.Trade Review“This by Eoin Colfer, best known for his Artemis Fowl stories, is a gem … Perfect summer reading for your little insomniac” – The Times “Bags of fun … an imaginative story championing girls engaging and leading in STEM” – Books for Topics “A pocket sized tale cheerfully illustrated … with content of substance” – Sunday Times, Children's Summer Round-Up “A super science story full of invention” – LoveReading4Kids "With the bright, bold and colourful artwork of rising star illustrator Katy Halford, the vivid imagination of a precocious nine-year-old springs to life with charm, humour… and a few subtle life lessons” – Lancashire Evening Post
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers What Magic Is This?
Book SynopsisThe power of female friendship casts its spell in this uplifting Barrington Stoke debut from one of the hottest properties in UKYA. Sophia, Mia and Alexis are clinging on to a spark of hope that maybe – just maybe – they're special. But could they really be witches with the power to cast life-changing spells? When the three friends gather to cheer up heartbroken Sophia, they're ready to put their theory to the test. But when long-held secrets are revealed and hard truths start to hit home, their night of bewitching quickly takes an unexpected turn … A touching celebration of female friendship and finding the courage to love yourself from superstar author Holly Bourne.Trade Review"Punchy, touching, believable story of female friendship" – LoveReading4Kids "A good fun young teen novel that deals with some 'real' issues, whilst also delivering a strong message of friendship and sisterhood. Easily relatable for many young teens" – Reading Zone "Will enthral even the most distracted teen" – iNews "Holly Bourne has written a book that is so closely and carefully observed that from the very first page you bond with and believe the characters. Each girl is so well written that you can identify with all of them. These are girls I recognized, and I think that their problems and lives will be familiar to anyone who has a less than smooth passage through school" – Armadillo Magazine
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Little Gems – Clever Cakes
Book SynopsisTwo super-smart kids triumph in these perfectly packaged tales with a twist from multi-award-winning and bestselling author Michael Rosen It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a valuable prize! And in these hilarious comical adventures by storytelling legend Michael Rosen, two clever kids are more than a match for a hungry grizzly bear and a bored and arrogant king! Read along as two super-smart kids triumph in these perfectly packaged fairy tales with a twist …Trade Review"Marvellous … Superb, colourful illustrations bring the quirky characters to life" – BookTrust "Rosen’s lively, direct style make these stories wonderfully accessible for those growing in reading confidence" – LoveReading4Kids "Another winner from Barrington Stoke's Little Gems series" – Books for Topics "Michael Rosen is an expert storyteller … absolutely original and great fun for the whole family" – Scotsman
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Griffin Gate (1) – The Griffin Gate
Book SynopsisBestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart. "Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area …?" Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she? So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems … Has she taken on more than she can handle? Be transported to a world like no other in this steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart from Blue Peter Book Award-winner Vashti Hardy.Trade Review"An action-packed tale which readers will race through" – Scotsman "An exhilarating, fantasy-fuelled steampunk series … A reading treat for all fantasy-loving middle graders" – Lancashire Evening Post "Imaginative, illustrated fiction with adventure and a strong sense of family at its heart" – The Reader Teacher "With monsters, mystery and a plucky young heroine, The Griffin Gate offers perfect fireside escapism" – Big Issue North
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Daisy and the Trouble with Burglars
Book SynopsisDaisy's back, and getting into more trouble than ever - this time as a detective! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.When three actual burglaries happen in Daisy's town, Daisy is beside herself with excitement. Two houses and the fish and chip shop have been broken into (and lots of cods and haddocks have been stolen). Anyone could be next!Daisy wants to help. Together with Gabby and Dylan, she forms her own detective agency. Armed with a notebook, a magnifying glass, a camera and a box of icing sugar, she sets out on the burglars' trail.Trouble is, detective work is hard when you're not allowed to go further than the end of the road . . .Trade ReviewDaisy turns detective following a spate of burglaries. Gray's words are perfectly judged, and Nick Sharratt's illustrations are bright and colourful * Big Issue *
£999.99
Make Believe Ideas Never Touch A Spider!
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O'Brien Press Ltd Fox & Son Tailers
Book SynopsisRory's dad, Fox, is a tailer. The BEST in the business! Animals come from all over to have their tails made by him. Rory helps in the shop and one of his jobs is measuring the customers for the tails - which isn't always easy!But Rory is bored of making the same old tails. He has his own amazing ideas ...
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers Nightjar
Book SynopsisCarnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son – and the injured bird that helps to heal it. Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son – and the injured bird that helps to heal it. When Noah’s dad visits from New York, he and Noah come across an injured nightjar during a walk in the countryside. Noah is determined to save the bird, but his dad believes they should leave it alone to let nature take its course. As father and son argue, it becomes clear that Noah is angry about more than just the bird. He feels abandoned and misunderstood by his dad, who has moved to the US and started a new family there that doesn’t seem to have room for Noah. Can they find a way to build a new relationship and rediscover the common ground between them?Trade Review"Thoughtful, calm, beautiful and wise" – Ross Montgomery "A voice unlike any other, that pulls you through with its wonder and wisdom and leaves you utterly changed" – Struan Murray "A tender and lovely tale with teeth. Balen is one of our very best storytellers." – Kiran Millwood Hargrave "There isn't another writer writing today who can say so much with so few words, nor a writer who says it so beautifully. Katya is a true original." – Phil Earle "Finished Nightjar in one, breathless sitting. Another beautiful story that flutters in that complex space between joy and sadness, childhood and adolescence." – Sarah Ann Juckes "A lovely sensitive story about the rites of passage and what it means to take responsibility and to do the right thing … The prose flows so beautifully that it manages to take the reader into both Noah's and his father's worlds" – The School Librarian
£7.59
Graffeg Limited Albert Upside Down
Book SynopsisAlbert the pet tortoise has a problem. Trying to reach a tasty treat, he has ended up on his shell, upside down and stuck! Can the other garden creatures overcome their rivalry, team up and help him get back on his feet?
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Hachette Children's Group The Wind in the Willows
Book SynopsisA picture book edition of a much-loved classic, with illustrations by award-winning artist, Robert Ingpen.This timeless tale has never been out of print and is one of the best-loved children's titles in English literature. Kenneth Grahame's wonderful imagination and quiet humour continue to charm children and adults alike, and Robert Ingpen's stunning illustrations bring to life the adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger.When the Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr. Toad. The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next – from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and, finally, to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood.Now retold in picture book form by Karen Saunders – with stunning artwork by Robert Ingpen.
£7.59
Cornerstone Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: The
Book SynopsisExplore the thrilling origins of the druid Doric in this original prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.For as long as she can remember, Doric has felt alone. Abandoned by her human parents, she wandered for years before being taken in by a community of Neverwinter Woods elves. But her horns and tail proclaim a tiefling heritage, and even among the kindest of elves, her fledgling druidic abilities mark her as different from the rangers around her. And as humans begin to encroach farther and farther into the once pristine woods, Doric knows she needs to master her druidic capabilities if she is to be any help to her adopted family. With no means of helping Doric themselves, her guardians see no choice but to send her somewhere she can come into her own.Tucked among the ancient pines of the Ardeep Forest hides the Emerald Enclave, an order of warriors tasked with preserving the natural world. They fight to maintain balance between the forces of the wild and civilization, and in doing so, protect the sanctity of each.Among their order, Doric begins to find power in her differences. But not all her fellow initiates are so capable of new growth, and as her training continues, Doric is forced to confront the very beliefs that brought her into the Enclave's fold. If she's going to protect her home, she'll have to reckon with her people, her power, and the walls she's built to keep herself safe from both.
£8.54
Nosy Crow Ltd Baby Faces Little Mouse Where Are You
Book SynopsisFind your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb and Little Lion
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd My BIG Playbook Nature
Book SynopsisA BIG nature book for sharing with a little person, introducing first words, colours, numbers, shapes, opposites and more - with felt flaps and a mirror!
£9.49
Award Publications Ltd Treasury of Aesop's Fables
Book SynopsisEnjoyed by generations the world over, Aesop''s tales are a delight for all children. This edition, illustrated with great humor by Val Biro, includes 16 stories perfect for sharing or easy reading alone. Includes The Boy Who Cried Wolf; The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, and The Tortoise and the Hare.
£14.39
Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry Early Reader: Horrid Henry's
Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry creates havoc at his birthday party.
£8.04
