Children & Teen Books
Austin Macauley Publishers Rosie Apple Goes to the Seaside
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Hachette Children's Group A Home for Stone
Book SynopsisWhen a little boy finds a lonely stone on a quiet beach, he decides to find him the perfect home among other stones just like him. But nowhere feels quite right for little Stone. And just as the boy is about to give up, he realises that he may have had the perfect home for Stone all along . . .A touching story about finding friends in unexpected places, from the award-winning creators of My Pet Star.Praise for My Pet Star:The perfect book for bedtime or snuggling up with BookTrust
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Jingle Bells from Giraffes Cant Dance Board Book
Book SynopsisJoin Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling, festive celebration of CHRISTMAS! From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with festive fun . . . and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones at Christmas, and as a sturdy board book, it''s perfect for even the littlest hands.The perfect gift to say Merry Christmas and to get everybody dancing!Praise for Giraffes Can''t Dance:All toddlers should grow up reading this Daily MailA modern classic Baby & MeA joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . . . there''s also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different JuniorA fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp Daily Telegraph
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Hachette Children's Group The Vampire Diaries The Fury
Book SynopsisDark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series.
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Author In Me Resurgence: Defying AI Tyranny
Book SynopsisWhen Astrid overhears a threatening phone call, he dives headfirst into a world of government secrets and digital intrigue. Can he purge the system of lies in time to save his mother? Resurgence is a high-stakes thriller of courage, friendship, and a race against time.
£7.99
North Parade Publishing The Teddy Bear Secret
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£6.24
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Trail of Evidence
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Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Ms Jug Finds a Home
Book SynopsisAn fun and engaging story about a milk jug who finds friendship and a second lease of life
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HarperCollins Publishers Dr Seuss A Classic Treasury 5 of Dr Seuss
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift five of Dr. Seuss' best-loved tales in one attractive book.A wonderful gift, featuring five of the hilarious classics that made Dr. Seuss one of the best-loved children's authors:The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat Comes BackGreen Eggs and HamFox in SocksHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasWith his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Landmarks of the World
Book SynopsisFrom the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what makes them so special.Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type An information book.A map of the world on pages 22 and 23 shows the location of all the landmarks.Curriculum links Geography: the location and characteristics of a range of the world's most significant human and physical features'.
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HarperCollins Publishers Cinderella
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated, magical re-telling of one of the most beloved fairy tales.Cinderella wears rags, and lives as a servant under the watchful eyes of her cruel stepsisters. So, when the King invites everyone to a grand ball for the Prince to choose a wife, she must stay at home alone. If only Cinderella could go to the ball too, but she has nothing to wear. Just then, her Fairy Godmother appears and grants her wish in a beautiful new gown and glass slippers, Cinderella can go to the ball! But she must be back by midnight. Will Cinderella dance with the handsome prince, and what will happen when the clock strikes twelve?Dreams come true in this beautiful re-telling of a favourite fairy tale!Trade ReviewPraise for Sleeping Beauty:“The elegant illustrations…make it an edition worth owning” The Irish Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Deny All Charges The Fowl Twins 2 Book 2
Book SynopsisThe second book in the blockbusting new series from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.The second Fowl Twins adventure starts with a bang literally.Artemis''s little brothers Myles and Beckett borrow the Fowl jet without permission, and it ends up as a fireball over Florida. The twins plus their fairy minder, the pixie-elf hybrid Lazuli Heitz, are lucky to escape with their lives.The Fowl parents and fairy police force decide that enough is enough and the twins are placed under house arrest. But Myles has questions, like: who was tracking the Fowl jet? Why would someone want to blow them out of the sky? These questions must infuriate someone, because Myles is abducted and spirited away from his twin.Now Beckett and Lazuli must collaborate to find Myles and rescue him not easy when it was Myles who was the brains of the operation. Their chase will take them across continents, deep underground, and into subaquatic super villain lairs. They will be shot at, covered in spit, and at t
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HarperCollins Publishers When We Got Lost in Dreamland
Book SynopsisThe landmark new novel from Ross Welford, one of the fastest-growing and most critically acclaimed middle grade authors in the UK, this funny, moving and brilliant sixth book cements his position as the most exciting storyteller around for readers of 10+.When eleven-year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a Dreaminator, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination.From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness it seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else.But impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won't wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to the stone-age to wake his brotherTrade Review“A delight. Pacy, exciting, philosophically chewy. It works, as they say, like a dream” Times Children’s Book of the Week “A funny, complex, gripping and deeply empathetic story from the masterful Welford” Daily Mail ‘A brilliantly exciting adventure that deals sensitively with children’s fear’ Daily Mail Praise for TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER: ‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild “Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times “Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times ‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones “A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express ‘With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.’ Joseph, 10
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HarperCollins Publishers Death Zone Extreme Exploration
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Learn about extreme exploration. Adventure with the bravest explorers up the highest mountains, down into the deepest seas, across parched deserts and even into space!Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children''s sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Text type: An information bookIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Curriculum Links Geography
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HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser Total Winner
Book SynopsisRidonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel' JENNY PEARSON,The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie YatesHugely enjoyable, surreal chaos' GUARDIAN on Barry Loser''The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house,Can I keep it to give to a friend? Best recommendation you can get' OBSERVERBrand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels from the author of My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary perfect for fans of DogMan and Bunny vs MonkeyBarry Loser is back! And his adventures are even dafter than before!Dads turning onto vending machines, grown ups stories that send you to sleep and so much more!3 short brilliantly bit-size full colour graphic novel storiesFull of adventure, silliness, friendship and fun!Bonus how to draw' sections to help you make your own comic books!In the first book, Barry has had enough of being a loser and wants to prove he's a Total Winner, but when his parents ban him from gaming he has to think outside of the box Barry also has a new cat called French Fries the keelest cat ever amen.Have you got all of Jim Smith's amazekeel books?Barry Loser: I am not a loserBarry Loser: I am still not a loserBarry Loser: I am so over being a loserBarry Loser: I am sort of a loserBarry Loser and the holiday of doomBarry Loser and the case of the crumpled cartonBarry Loser hates half termBarry Loser and the birthday billionsBarry Loser: worst school trip ever!Barry Loser is the best at football NOTBarry Loser and the trouble with petsMy dad is a loser free ebookMy mum is a loser free ebookFuture Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot granniesFuture Ratboy and the invasion of the nom-nomsFuture Ratboy and the quest for the missing thingyThe Super Weird MysteriesDanger at Donut DinerAttack of the Haunted LunchboxMy Pencil Case is a Time MachineJim Smith's books have sold 840k copies in the English language, and sold in 17 territories. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Scholastic Lollies award, was shortlisted for the Waterstones prize, and had a World Book Day book.Trade Review‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Praise for the Barry Loser series: ‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ Guardian ‘What’s not to love?’ Sun ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house . . . “Can I keep it to give to a friend?” Best recommendation you can get’ Observer ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘Will make you laugh out loud, cringe and snigger at the same time’ LoveReading4Kids ‘If you love Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid, you’ll love these too!’ Sam, aged 10 ‘I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!’ Finbar, aged 9
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HarperCollins Publishers Lifesize Ocean Animals
Book SynopsisReady for a LIFESIZE adventure?Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world''s most incredible LIFESIZE OCEAN ANIMALS. Go face to face with a turtle, see how you'd look with megalodon teeth, dive down for a peek at an anglerfish and open the FOLD-OUT PAGES to discover a GIGANTIC spider crab!This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of the world's smallest and largest ocean animals and invites children to think about how they compare with these wonderful creatures.This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for children from picture book star, Sophy Henn.Dive into the book for an underwater adventure . . .Collect the rest of the series for more LIFESIZE fun!LIFESIZE (9781405289573)LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952)LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS (9781405299497)LIFESIZE CREEPY CRAWLIES (World Book Day 2023) (9780008591304)LIFESIZE DEADLY ANIMALS (9780008534301)Sophy Henn''s book ''Lifesize Creepy Crawlies'' was a Su
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HarperCollins Publishers In a People House
Book SynopsisJoin Mr. Bird and Mouse in this witty introduction to all the everyday things you can find in a People House, perfect for young readers!When Mouse and Mr. Bird find their way into a People House, they are thrilled with how much there is to see! From chairs and stairs to hooks and books, balls of string and bells to ring, these two chaotic creatures quickly cause mischief in every room. But are those footsteps they can suddenly hear?Easy to read and full of familiar words for early readers, this story brings Dr. Seuss's unique blend of rhyme, rhythm, repetition and classic humour to the home environment.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian
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HarperCollins Publishers Santas Wobbly Bottom
Book SynopsisDo you love books? Do you love Christmas? Then you'll love this fun and cheeky new board book series perfect for playful preschoolers!Who's got a wobbly bottom?Santa does! Do YOU?If you've got a wobbly bottom,There's so much you can do . . .Join the Santa and friends for a wibbly-wobbly rhyming adventure can you follow the actions and do the Wobbly Bottom dance?!A brand-new novelty book with sliders to push, pull and play. Reading has NEVER been so much fun!
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Friendship
Book SynopsisA fun and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about friendship and the happiness it brings.Who wouldn't want to be friends with Mr Cool? When he's around the coolest things happen, which can't always be said for Little Miss Helpful. When she is around, things often go wrong! These two friends are very different from each other and still enjoy spending time together, but what will happen when Little Miss Helpful joins Mr Cool on a fun day out?Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover YouThe Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Seuss Hooper Humperdink... Not Him
Book SynopsisFrom Alice and Abe to Zeb and Zipper, an alphabetical array of guests turns out for the biggest birthday party ever. But Hooper Humperdink isn't on the guest list! Will he be able to join in the fun before it's all over?It's time for the grandest, most spectacular birthday party ever! There's ice-cream and hot dogs and strawberry soda and everyone's invited except Hooper Humperdink! But some parties are too good for anyone to missWritten by Dr. Seuss for children on the threshold of reading, this story introduces simple stories and concepts to help the youngest child make important connections between word and picture.By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme, rhythm and repetition, Dr. Seuss makes reading fun!
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr Nobodys Eyes
Book SynopsisA tale of fun and friendship from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his mind to run.Harry is in trouble at school, and doesn't like his stepfather or the new baby. Then he befriends Ocky, a chimpanzee from the circus. Ocky's owner won't mind if Harry borrows her for a bit, will he?But then Harry's stepfather and the police find out. Harry and the chimp are soon on the run!A gripping and poignant animal adventure from the master storyteller of An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Shadow, and An Elephant in the Garden. Michael Morpurgo has written more than a hundred books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
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HarperCollins Publishers Little Foxes
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HarperCollins Publishers The Ersatz Elevator
Book SynopsisBe warned to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket's publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors' editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeedDear reader,You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with cautionViolet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.InThe Ersatz Elevatorthe siblings face a darkened staircase, a red herring, friends in a dire situation, three mysterious initials, a liar with an evil scheme, a secret passageway and parsley soda.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, A Series of Unfortunate Events' has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have been warned.Are you unlucky enough to own all 13 adventures?The Bad BeginningThe Reptile RoomThe Wide WindowThe Miserable MillThe Austere AcademyThe Ersatz ElevatorThe Vile VillageThe Hostile HospitalThe Carnivorous CarnivalThe Slippery SlopeThe Grim GrottoThe Penultimate PerilThe EndAnd what about All The Wrong Questions? In this four-book series a 13-year-old Lemony chronicles his dangerous and puzzling apprenticeship in a mysterious organisation that nobody knows anything about:Who Could That Be at This Hour?'When Did you Last See Her?'Shouldn't You Be in School?'Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights?'Lemony Snicket was born before you were and is likely to die before you as well. He was born in a small town where the inhabitants were suspicious and prone to riot. He grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. Until recently, he was living somewhere else.Brett Helquist was born in Ganado, Arizona, grew up in Orem, Utah, and now lives in New York City. He earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University and has been illustrating ever since. His art has appeared in many publications, including Cricket magazine and The New York Times.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Vile Village
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HarperCollins Publishers The Carnivorous Carnival
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HarperCollins Publishers Bee C Christmas Thats Not Right
Book SynopsisIt's Christmas! But something's not quite right in this hilarious new picture book with a twist!Christmas is a WONDERFUL time of year!But SOMETHING doesn't look right here . . .Jump into Christmas with this laugh-out-loud journey through all things crackers, elves and mince pies but with a twist! RAPPING presents under the tree? Stuffing the turkey with a custard tart? PARROTS instead of CARROTS? That's not right!With hilarious illustrations throughout from Lee Cosgrove, this silly seasonal story is bound to have kids laughing with delight!
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HarperCollins Publishers Mog the Forgetful Cat Jigsaw Book
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HarperCollins Publishers A Bear Called Paddington and Other Stories
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SPCK Publishing 100 Best Christmas Poems for Children
Book SynopsisThis delightful children's poetry anthology brings together the 100 Best Christmas Poems for Children, edited and introduced by Roger McGough.Trade ReviewThe patron saint of poetry * Carol Ann Duffy * McGough has done for poetry what champagne does for weddings * Time Out * He is a true original and more than one generation would be much the poorer without him * The Times *
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Hachette Children's Group CHERUB Brigands M.C.
Book SynopsisThe eleventh title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James discovers a love for high-speed motorcycle riding ... Every CHERUB agent comes from somewhere. Dante Scott still has nightmares about the death of his family, brutally murdered by a biker gang. Dante is given the chance to become a member of CHERUB, a trained professional with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them. But when Dante joins James and Lauren Adams on a mission to infiltrate Brigands Motorcycle Club, he''s ready to use everything he''s learned to get revenge on the people who killed his family ...For official purposes, these children do not exist.Trade ReviewA thoroughly enjoyable Cherub book once again ... I highly recommend it ... a must-read for all teenagers -- Camilla Lee, Year 9 * Bristol Evening Post *Skilfully paced page-turning plotting and racy dialogue keep readers hooked * School Librarian *realistically gritty and as addictively believable as usual * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *A page-turner * Sunday Express *Praise for books in the CHERUB series: 'Punchy, exciting, glamorous and, what's more, you'll completely wish it was true.' * Sunday Express *'Crackling tension and high-octane drama.' * Daily Mail *'A really good book that you could re-read over and over again.' * Guardian *'Pacy writing, punchy dialogue and a gripping plot, it's got it all.' * Daily Express *'Fast-moving action ... and cool gadgets!' * The Times *
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Thames & Hudson Ltd The Big Book of Blooms 1
Book SynopsisThe Big Book of BloomsTheBigBookIn the opening pages, readers will learn all about botany, including how to recognize different types of flowers. Subsequent pages illustrate the various habitats that are home to flora such as pitcher plants, the giant water lily, and the weirdly wonderful corpse flower. Readers will discover which flowers are endangered and why some blooms are fragrant or colorful, not to mention grisly details about carnivorous and poisonous flowers.This title pairs picture-book charm and concise, informative text to create a beautiful book for children to return to. Zommer?s quirky illustrations appeal to young readers, who will relish these fun and amazing facts about the world?s most exciting plants.Trade Review'Extraordinary' - Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times'Lush, full-spread illustrations, rippling with details and colours, are paired with astonishing facts about the Earth’s most riveting plants' - @maistorybooklibrary'A strikingly illustrated book brimming with fascinating information; a winning combination! ' - @thelittleliterarysociety'Seamlessly mixes art and information, blending learning with beauty... stunning' - @book.mother'A beautiful and informative book, filled with double page spreads of fascinating facts about the plant world ... an absolute work of art' - @delilahandtilly'Just as lovely as we had hoped it would be ... beautifully illustrated' - @homeedprintables'Zommer employs agile brushwork and a fondness for graceful lines and bright colours to bring to life bustling bouquets from a range of habitats, from rainforest to desert. A floral fantasia for budding botanists' - Kirkus Reviews'We love this wonderful book' - @kewbookshop'Extremely informative and bursting with vibrant artwork ' - @children.bookreviews'A gorgeous introduction to all kinds of beautiful, colourful and strange flowers from around the world' - @lesmondesdeninon'A great idea for any child with a creative side. This book is ageless - in fact, I'm tempted to pop this on my own Christmas Wish List!' - Sam Dean, journalist and beauty copywriter'The kind of book I would’ve loved as a child!' - Alexandra Stedman, founder of The Frugality'Visually remarkable! What a beautiful and joyful book!' - Fatima Truscott, journalist and founder of The FT Times blog'[A] beautifully illustrated and informative book ... perfect for grabbing a young reader's interest in flowers and plants' - @momoe.picturebook'[A] gorgeous introduction to all kinds of beautiful, colourful and strange flowers from around the world' - @bookishwaytoplay'Exquisite illustrations ... [a] wealth of information and variety of topics' - @our.world.of.words'Stunning and inspiring' - @ecocraftkidsTable of ContentsFlower families • Flower anatomy • Colourful flowers • Venus flytraps • Giant water lilies • Proteas • Pitcher plants • Pollinators • Flower fragrance • Cacti • Mountain flowers • Wildflowers • Sunflowers • Bird of Paradise flowers • Vines and creepers • Roses • Save the flowers! • Cherry blossoms • Corpse flowers • Orchids • Flowers and us • Dangerous and deadly • Tulips • Seeds and seed dispersal • The life cycle of a plant • Grow your own blooms • Did you find… • Blooms words
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Miss Cat The Case of the Curious Canary
Book Synopsis'Thames & Hudson's new star signing is a detective in skinny jeans and a hoodie with cat ears who features in a stylish graphic novel series aimed at six- to 10-year-olds that's endorsed by none other than Posy Simmonds young readers ought to lap up Miss Cat's tightly plotted tale and fun, memorable characters' Observer The first book in a new irresistible graphic novel series for young readers, featuring a cool detective dressed in her cat-ear hoodie. Meet Miss Cat, a private eye with ears on her hat and a nose for mystery! Miss Cat is always keen to get her claws into a new case. When Mr Maximus comes to her detective agency, searching for a kidnapped canary, the scene is set for a tale of crafty crooks, strange secrets, and a huge helping of animal magic.
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Faber & Faber Max and the Millions 1
Book SynopsisFrom Costa-shortlisted superstar, a highly anticipated standalone adventure about what happens when you find a tiny, living, breathing civilization on the floor of your school dorm room.Max is used to spending time alone - it''s difficult to make friends in a big, chaotic school when you''re deaf. He prefers to give his attention to the little things in life . . . like making awesome, detailed replica models. Then Mr Darrow, the school caretaker and fellow modeller, goes missing. Max must follow his parting instruction: ''Go to my room. You''ll know what to do.''There on the floor he finds a pile of sand . . . and in the sand is Mr Darrow''s latest creation . . . a tiny boy, no bigger than a raisin, Luke, Prince of the Blues. And behind the tiny boy . . . millions of others - a thriving, bustling, sprawling civilization!A fast-paced and enjoyable adventure that encourages readers to appreciate the small thi
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Faber & Faber Bad Panda
Book SynopsisA brand-new series about a panda who?s fed up of being labelled as cute. A guaranteed laugh on every page! Are you sick of being utterly adorable? Tired of being cuddled and hugged? Fed up of having your head confused for your bottom because you just so happen to be SOOOOPER-DOOOOOPER fluffy? Lin: If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you?re in the right book. Everyone thinks that Lin is the cutest panda in the world. So much so that they ship her off to the local zoo, away from her beloved brother, to be ogled at by the masses. But Lin HATES being cute, and now she will do everything in her power to prove that she?s the baddest, meanest, most un-cute animal in the zoo? Laugh-yourself-out-of-bed hilarious, the first in a new series from the creators of DAVE PIGEON.
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Faber & Faber The Happy Prince and Other Tales
Book SynopsisHigh above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt.The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of five stories: ''The Happy Prince'', ''The Nightingale and the Rose'', ''The Selfish Giant'', ''The Devoted Friend'', and ''The Remarkable Rocket''. The Happy Prince stars the statue of the Prince, who persuades a swallow to deliver his gold and jewels to the poor and needy in his city.Liberty of London and Faber & Faber both offer peerless quality and unrivalled originality. Liberty of London''s patterned, print and floral fabrics are world famous. This partnership brings together the best writers with one of the foremost design teams to create books that will be coveted by artistic shoppers and book lovers the world over.
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Scholastic My Bum is So Spooky PB
Book SynopsisIt's Halloween and one little boy is feeling VERY SPOOKY - WOOOOOOO!With all of his friends ready for trick-or-treat fun, and with brilliantcostumes galore, this might just be the best Halloween ever!
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Scholastic Goosebumps House of Shivers 3 Night of the Living
Book SynopsisHappy Silverman loves learning about Ancient Egypt and can't waitto see real mummies. At the museum, Happy leans as close to themummy display as he possibly can-and something strange happens. His head spins and he hears an unfamiliar voice ringing insidehis mind. The mummy is inside Happy's brain and needs his help-orelse!
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Quarto Publishing PLC Oh Armadillo
Book SynopsisOh, Armadillo! is a hilarious tale exploring the endlessly humorous mishaps of an Armadillo who wants to host the most amazing party. Armadillo sets out to please the jungle animals with classic party treats and games, but everything turns out a little peculiar... like a sponge cake made of sponges and an actual musical chair! Children will roar with laughter at the silly scenarios and very funny mishaps that Armadillo creates whilst planning his party. He misinterprets the most popular party games, like Pass the Parcel, in the funniest ways. Oh, Armadillo! combines laugh-out-loud humour with teaching a gentle lesson that there's nothing wrong with thinking differently. The jungle animals declare that Armadillo's party is wrong because everything is a little unusual, but what the animals learn is that being creative and inventive can lead to fun and laughter!<Trade Review“Cheerful, bright illustrations accompany a bouncy, rhyming text.” -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books The Body Confidence Book
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Kaddo Match the Mermaids
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Nosy Crow Ltd Hubble Bubble Granny Trouble
Book SynopsisIn this rhyming text, a little girl, whose granny is a witch, gets fed up with dealing with the problems she creates, so tries to reform her; but a reformed granny is boring. Maybe it's more fun to take the bats to the cinema or cook up a big pot of gloopy soup with granny's witchy friends after all!
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Nosy Crow Ltd Running On Empty
Book SynopsisBy the author of Little Bits of Sky, this novel is a beautifully told story of unorthodox families, grief, adolescence and running.
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Scholastic US BSLSG 7 Karens Haircut
Book SynopsisAnother graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy''s little stepsister!Karen feels like an ugly duckling. She already has to wear glasses, and now her baby teeth are starting to come out, too. Fortunately, she knows exactly what will make her look glamorous -- a new haircut.But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen''s hair all wrong! Karen is devastated and worried about what the kids at school will say. Can Karen get back to feeling like her usual confident self?
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Our Countrys Good
Book SynopsisAustralia 1789. A young married lieutenant is directing rehearsals of the first play ever to be staged in that country. With only two copies of the text, a cast of convicts, and one leading lady who may be about to be hanged, conditions are hardly ideal...Winner of the Laurence Olivier Play of the Year Award in 1988, and many other major awards, Our Country''s Good premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 1988 and opened on Broadway in 1991. ''Rarely has the redemptive, transcendental power of theatre been argued with such eloquence and passion.'' Georgina Brown, Independent It is published here in a new Student Edition, alongside commentary and notes by Sophie Bush.The commentary includes a chronology of the play and the playwright's life and work as well as discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic context in which the play was originally conceived and created.Trade ReviewWertenbaker has searched history and found in it a humanistic lesson for hard modern times: rough, sombre, undogmatic and warm * The Sunday Times *Highly theatrical, often funny and at times dark and disturbing, it sets an infant civilization on the stage with clarity, economy and insight. -- Charles Spencer * Daily Telegraph *Wertenbaker's play remains terrifyingly relevant … Wertenbaker scarcely puts a foot wrong. She … expands the argument about the practical wisdom of putting on a play into a wider debate about crime and punishment and, when an actor-convict on the eve of hanging breaks her self-incriminating vow of silence, movingly demonstrates the power of drama to change minds. -- Michael Billington * Guardian *Table of ContentsCommentary Chronology: A timeline of Wertenbaker’s life and works, set alongside key theatrical, social and political events of the period. Contexts: - The 1780s: Attitudes to Crime and Punishment; The First Fleet and the Penal Colony of New South Wales; Theatrical Styles and Conventions; The Recruiting Officer - The 1980s: Attitudes to Crime and Punishment; Theatre Funding; The Royal Court, Max Stafford-Clark and the ‘Joint Stock Method’; The Playmaker - Timberlake Wertenbaker Themes: - Guilt and Innocence; Punishment, Rehabilitation and Redemption; The Value of Theatre; Language, Silence and Voice; Colonialism Dramatic Devices: - Language(s): Regional Dialects; Articulacy and Inarticulacy; The Aborigine - Episodic Structure - Theatrical Style: Multi-roling and Cross-casting; Brechtian Aesthetic - Options for Design Production History - A Timeline Critical Reception - Critical response, recognition and influence - The Play Today Academic Debate: A brief discussion of academic responses to the play Further Study: A bibliography of texts for further study - A discussion of Comparative Literature (by Wertenbaker and others) PLAY TEXT - OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
£10.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Butterfly Assassin
Book SynopsisWINNER OF AN ABA AWARD. Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the second book in the trilogy, The Hummingbird Killer, out now. 'An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But old habits die hard, and it’s not long until she blows her cover, drawing the attention of the guilds – the two rival organisations who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated. Will the blood on her hands cost her everything?
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Barry Loser Hates Half Term
Book SynopsisThe seventh book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER Loserseries. Perfect forreaders aged 7 years + and fansof Diary of a Wimpy Kid,Tom Gates and Dennis the Menace.It's only a few days into the half-term holidays and Barry''s dad has already had enough of him! He's packing Barry off to Pirate Camp, the same one he used to be sent to every year. Barry's not impressed he's not a baby anymore, so why should he have to go to a camp for kiddywinkles? But horrible things are afoot at Pirate Camp it's been taken over by the villainous Morag, and now its future's in doubt. There's only one thing to do: Barry and his new friends Sally Bottom and Renard Dupont have to uncover the hidden treasure of Mogden Island Don''t miss the other hilarious books by Jim Smith: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, Barry Loser and the holiday of doom, Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton, Barry Loser''s ultimate book of Trade ReviewThe review of the eight-year-old boy in our house . . . "Can I keep it to give to a friend?' Best recommendation you can get', Observer 'Hugely enjoyable surreal chaos', Guardian 'I laughed so much that I thought I was going to burst!', Finbar, aged 9
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Lifesize Baby Animals
Book SynopsisLet''s go on a LIFESIZE adventure!Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world''s most amazing BABY animals. Go eye to eye with a baby blue whale, snuggle up with some red panda cubs and open the FOLD-OUT PAGES to discover a LIFESIZE baby African elephant!This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of the smallest and largest baby animals in the world and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures.This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn.Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . .Try the other books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun!LIFESIZE (9781405289573)LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952)LIFESIZE DEADLY ANIMALS (9780008534301LIFESIZE CREEPY CRAWLIES (World Book Day 2023) (9780008591304)Sophy Henn''s book Lifesize Creepy Crawlies was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13-02-2023.Trade Review“Cleverly designed, with stunning images at every page turn, this is a book to read and delight in over and over.” – Red Reading Hub “The interactive nature of the book is highly engaging – sure to encourage discussions about size, ordering and comparing as well as about the animals!” – Through the Bookshelf “Oh my this is a F A B U L O U S – C O N C E P T for a book! As soon as it arrived Milo was down on the floor with it, lying next to illustrations of baby black bears and little flamingos to see how he measures up!” – TeenyReaders (Instagram) “These interactive titles in our Lifesize series encourage activity and motion, while instilling fascinating pieces of information about the animal kingdom.” – ForTheLoveofReadingwithAliesha (Instagram) “Cleverly designed, with stunning images at every page turn, this is a book to read and delight in over and over.” – Red Reading Hub “The interactive nature of the book is highly engaging – sure to encourage discussions about size, ordering and comparing as well as about the animals!” – Through the Bookshelf “The first thing we noticed about Sophy Henn's new book is how beautifully big it is. Not too big to fit on a shelf or have pages turned by small hands, but bigger than most picture books. The size invites children to become fully absorbed in the gorgeous illustrations. You can almost guess what the personalities of each animal might be.” – TheFairyTaleMum (Instagram) “The best thing about these books is the huge illustrations, perfect for showcasing just how big these baby animals are, or in certain instances, how big their features are! We love these books and comparing the animals against objects or ourselves! Noah is just about the same height as the huge fold-out elephant pages!” – Literate Littles (Instagram)
£8.54
Walker Books Ltd Popup Things That Go
Book SynopsisA colourful first pop-up book of things that go, perfect for tiny hands.Things that fly, things that zoom and things that float - find all the things that go in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations from Ingela P Arrhenius, this is a bold and bright introduction to things that go.
£7.59
