Children & Teen Books
Walker Books Ltd Cant You Sleep Little Bear
Book SynopsisCelebrate 25 years of Big Bear, Little Bear and their cosy cave in this gorgeous anniversary edition of a classic bedtime favourite.Described as ''the most perfect children''s book ever written'', this is a beautiful 25th anniversary edition of the Kate Greenaway-winning story of Little Bear, who just can''t sleep. There is dark all around him in the Bear Cave. Not even Big Bear''s biggest lantern can light up the darkness of the night outside. Can Big Bear find a way to reassure restless Little Bear and help him fall fast asleep?Trade ReviewThe most perfect children's book ever written. * The Sunday Times *Wonderfully reassuring for small children. I cannot praise this picture book too highly. It will delight reader and listener alike. * The Sunday Telegraph *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group A Shakespeare Story The Taming of the Shrew
Book SynopsisLovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as ''the shrew'', and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his outrageous behaviour? With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Marriage in The Taming of the Shrew. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross''s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.<
£5.39
Abrams Hello in There
Book SynopsisThis book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting...and waiting...and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. A joyful and celebratory ode to the growing family for any sister or brother to be.Trade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Roussey’s whimsical, scraggly, illustrations are perfectly suited to the girl’s excitement as the big day approaches." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Thick and sturdy pages and flaps are made to withstand many eager perusals as big sisters and brothers everywhere gear up for their own big days. * Kirkus Reviews *This has charming possibilities for helping a youngster to envision (and get accustomed to) the impending sibling. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
£12.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Famous Paintings
Book SynopsisA pack of thirty cards, each featuring a well-known painting. It features paintings by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Titian, Van Gogh, Magritte, Warhol, and Dali. Each card features a famous painting with text explaining its themes.
£8.33
Usborne Publishing Ltd A Drawing a Day
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 ReviewChildren will love learning to draw everything from an astronaut to an octopus, a fairy tale castle to a monkey in the jungle. There is plenty of room on each page to incorporate your own creations and the finished masterpiece can be torn out to display on fridges and walls. * Lancashire Evening Post *
£10.79
John Blake Publishing Ltd Yamal Ultimate Football Heroes The No.1 football
Book SynopsisProving a gifted footballer from the age of four, Lamine Yamal overcame adversity to sign with La Masia at the age of seven. A talented right winger, Yamal's pace and powerful long-range shots have propelled him in his career to become one of the best young footballers in the world. Follow the story of Lamine Yamal, ultimate football hero, from humble beginnings in Catalonia all the way to being named as UEFA Euro 2024's Young Player of the Tournament.
£6.64
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney The Lion King: 5 in 1 Colouring
Book SynopsisExplore the savannah with Simba and pals in this 5-in-1 colouring book
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers Lost and Found
Book SynopsisNew cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver JeffersThere once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole.But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after allTrade Review‘An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.’ Independent Online ‘Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship…illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression…and body language.’ Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian ‘One of the most perfect stories in recent years featuring… one of the best conclusions in all of children's fiction. I can't wait until my nephew is old enough to read this with me, but until then, I'm more than happy to read it to myself. A minor masterpiece and one which will remain with you forever.’ Bury Free Press ‘Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. It’s a wonderful picture book.’ Publishing News ‘My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.’ Irish Independent
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Fairy Tales Sticker Book
Book SynopsisPrincess Peppa and Prince George introduce their favourite fairytales with these fun sticker scenes! Use the big stickers to complete the activities and tell your own stories with Peppa Pig and her friends in this magical activity book packed full of stickers.
£6.99
Random House Children's Books The Night Before Christmas
Book SynopsisThis 1949 Little Golden Book edition of the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas, was recently found in the Golden Books archives and has here been beautifully reproduced for a new generation of children to enjoy!
£5.90
HarperCollins Publishers Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
Book SynopsisIt's Christmas and time to deliver the presents but Santa isn't feeling well! Who can save not just the day, but Christmas? It's all good hilarious and loveable Pete the Cat is here!Pete the Cat is back, and this time it's Santa who needs his help!When Santa isn't feeling good, someone needs to deliver the presents! Pete the Cat can help, because even when you're small, when it comes to Christmas, you give it your allJoin US bestseller Pete the Cat in this rockin' twist on The NIght Before Christmas.
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Bear Snores On
Book SynopsisIt seems like Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm, he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire, Hare cooks popcorn and Badger brings treats... They are having a great time. But when Bear wakes up and realises he''s missed out on the fun, his visitors fear the worst.Can Bear be persuaded to join the party? This read-aloud rhyming story has fun, suspense and a happy ending - with Jane Chapman''s beautiful, captivating illustrations and Karma Wilson''s absorbing, lyrical words perfectly depicting the companionship of the warm, cosy cave and the contrast with the wild storm outside.
£7.59
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. The Little Match Girl
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£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside an Airport
Book SynopsisAirports are thrilling and fascinating places for children, full of unusual equipment, strange machines and - of course - lots of planes. This book allows young children to find out more about how an airport works. Richly informative, with colourful, friendly illustrations and lots of flaps to lift and look beneath.
£9.49
Walker Books Ltd Quest
Book SynopsisAaron Becker, creator of the stunning Journey, presents the next chapter in his luminous wordless fantasy.A follow-up to Aaron Becker''s Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness... Taking readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond, Journey lovers and new fans alike will be thrilled to be swept into this captivating, luminous story.Trade ReviewVisually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *This is a stunning adventure, the second in the luminous wordless trilogy by Aaron Becker, that began with his stunning debut Journey, takes readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond. All who explore each page will be thrilled to be swept into the captivating story and follow the boy and the girl on their exhilarating adventure. * Love Reading 4 Kids *
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Summer I Turned Pretty
Book SynopsisNow an Original Series on Prime Video! Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.Some summers are just destined to be pretty. Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all alon
£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Secret of the Unicorn
Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter learns the secret of the Unicorn.When Tintin stumbles across a model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The AdvTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)
£8.54
Little Tiger Press Group The Three Little Pigs
Book SynopsisThree little pigs set off to build new homes for themselves. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack . . . Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf? My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike! Trade ReviewIt should come with a laughter warning, there's humour on every page * Nayu's Reading Corner *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Jungle Sounds
Book SynopsisSam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.Trade ReviewThis beautifully illustrated board book is the perfect way to entertain any young reader. * Families Bedfordshire *
£11.69
Oneworld Publications Illuminae: The Illuminae Files: Book 1
Book SynopsisThe internationally and New York Times bestselling first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy that bends the sci-fi genre into a new dimension. Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the worst thing she’d ever been through. That was before her planet was invaded. Now, with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra are forced to fight their way onto one of the evacuating craft, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit. But the warship could be the least of their problems. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their biggest threat; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady plunges into a web of data hacking to get to the truth, it’s clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: Ezra. Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents, Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy. ‘Never have I read a book so wholly unique and utterly captivating.’ Marie Lu ‘It certainly filled the Battlestar Galactica-shaped hole in my heart.’ Victoria Aveyard Can’t get enough Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman? Try the epic Aurora Cycle series!Trade Review ‘[O]ut-of-this-world awesome.’ Kirkus, starred review‘A truly interactive experience… A fantastically fun ride.’ MTV.com‘Genre-busting and mind-bendingly original.’ Books for Keeps‘An exuberant mix of space opera, romance, zombies, hackers, and political thrills.’ Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies‘This book is xxxxing awesome.’ Laini Taylor, author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone
£9.99
Skyhorse Publishing My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes
Book SynopsisNow every parent, grandparent, or teacher can explain to a child the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching in a way that young boys and girls can understand.As a child, there are constantly people trying to pick you up, hug you, or tickle you. Sometimes, though, children fall victims to people who try to touch them inappropriately.But how do you tell someone, most likely an adult, that you don’t want to be touched? Or, if it has already happened, how do you tell an adult you trust about what happened? You’re only a child, and they’re the adults. Why would they believe you?My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes is an educational tool to help instill confidence in children when it comes to their bodies. The narrative of the story is led by a girl named Clara, who encourages kids to say “no” if they are uncomfortable with physical contact. The narrator gives readers tips about what they can say or do to avoid unwanted physical contact, or how to tell the right people in the event it has already occurred.My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes is an invaluable resource that gives children a voice in uncomfortable situations.
£12.34
Andersen Press Ltd Wolf in the Snow
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home? Pictures rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Here is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell. "Beautifully paced....ultimately reassuring." Wall Street Journal "Caught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell's story is wordless, but there's a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack's presence over the next hill. The girl's story is a hero's journey, and Cordell tells it with skill and heart." Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTrade Review"Beautiful" * Daily Mail *"A clever tale of trust and friendship and a joy to share" * Irish Independent, Children's Books of the Year *"A near-wordless story of kindness repaid.... What distinguishes this book are the many feelings that Cordell's pen-and-ink-with-watercolor illustrations capture so well - cold, fear, courage, exhaustion, relief - keeping readers hooked to the end. Deeply satisfying." * Kirkus, Starred review *"Cordell’s pen-and-ink illustrations balance detail and emotion...The setting is brought to life through changing sky colors, cold breaths, and extensive snowscapes in watercolors. The handlettered, inky text, wordless except for sound effects, supports the cinematic feel created through the use of varying perspectives and loosely demarcated panels. Suspenseful page-turns and aerial views on double-page spreads keep readers worrying about the protagonist until the very end, when the family is shown by the fireside with steamy mugs and pet dog?a cozy contrast to the fraught outdoor adventure." * Horn Book, starred review *"A stunning near wordless picture book which will inspire the story teller in all of its readers... a quite different and hugely heart-warming drama about trust and friendship." * LoveReading4Kids, December 2019 Book of the Month *
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Kindness Makes Us Strong
Book SynopsisWhether we share a toy or rescue an animal, all acts of kindness – no matter how big or small – make our community STRONGER! A gorgeous board book by award-winning illustrator Sophie Beer. From sharing our crayons to inviting everyone to play, this book shows us lots of ways to spread kindness and friendship! Vibrant artwork is paired with sweet, simple text to show little readers the beauty of a caring word or a helping hand. Featuring chunky pages and a diverse array of charming characters, this book perfectly captures the importance of kindness and inclusivity. Don’t miss Sophie Beer’s other uplifting titles in the It's Cool to be Kind series, including You’re Fabulous As You Are, Change Starts With Us, Love Makes a Family and How to Say Hello.
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company 86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 7 (light novel)
Book SynopsisThe Merciless Queen, a high-ranking commander unit for the Legion, has finally been taken into custody. Now the Federacy, the United Kingdom, and the Alliance of Wald can conduct a thorough analysis of this special Ameise and find out what makes the Legion tick. In the meantime, the members of the 86th Strike Package take a step away from the iron and blood so that they can relax for the first time in ages. And it seems that a certain two are getting a bit more...comfy...than everyone else.
£11.39
Quarto Publishing PLC The Story Orchestra The Magic Flute
Book SynopsisThe Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute is a beautiful retelling of the famous opera set to the sound of Mozart’s music.Trade Review‘Mozart’s world famous opera is reimagined as an exquisite novelty book in the latest Story Orchestra title, which plays 10 clips featuring a real orchestra and voices.’ -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Little Prince
Book SynopsisAntoine de Saint-Exupéry''s tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children''s book.The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry''s classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love.Will enchant little ones' The TimesBrilliant and beautiful' The ScotsmanAdapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.Trade Review ‘It’s never too soon to hear that we don’t know what we’ve got till it’s gone, and this pair (and the spirit of Saint-Exupéry) land that message in style.’ – Alex O’Connell, The Times “The first picture book adaptation of the classic fable captures its spirit of poetic mysteriousness with beautifully immersive visuals” – The I ’Retaining the essence of the original story, but pairing it back enough to make it accessible to children makes its key messages shine through. The Little Prince is as charming as ever, and Massini’s artwork superbly captures the surreal world he inhabits. Perfect for curious young readers, it’s a story that will stay with them long after the final page has turned.’ – The Scotsman ‘A thing of beauty, mysterious and poetic both verbally and visually.’ – Red Reading Hub ‘Contemporary but timeless illustrations, a perfect way to bring a classic to the next generation’ – @bookgiftblogger
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Chicken Licken
Book SynopsisWhen an acorn drops on Chicken Licken’s head, he thinks the sky is falling and dashes off to tell the King. But instead he finds Foxy Loxy . . . Is Chicken Licken about to become Chicken Lunch? My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd We Are All Made of Molecules
Book SynopsisMeet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very differently to her new family. Her dad has come out and moved out – but not far enough. And now she has to live with a freakazoid step-brother. Stewart can’t quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can’t quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor. And things are about to get a whole lot more mixed up when these two very different people attract the attention of school hunk Jared. . .Trade Review"There are many great voices in YA fiction, but Susin Nielsen manages to give us TWO in the same book. I defy you not to fall in love with this book." -- Phil Earle"Snappy and witty. A really fine YA novel." -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph Books *"A book to fortify readers against bullies and homophobes." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *"I loved We Are All Made of Molecules, it's a really special little book with a huge heart and one of the most enjoyable YA books I've read in some time" * Melissa Cox, Waterstones *"A sheer delight. That next life-affirming book. I’m adding We Are All Made of Molecules to the canon of hope; brilliant books for those kids on the cusp of the next stage in their lives." * Katie Clapham, Storytellers Inc *
£8.54
Templar Publishing Egyptology: OVER 18 MILLION OLOGY BOOKS SOLD
Book SynopsisIf you enjoyed Templar's extraordinary Dragonology (New York Times Bestseller & Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week), then just wait until you see Egyptology. With a stunning gold foiled and embossed cover featuring three 'jewels', and with its creation overseen by TGH James, ex keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum, Egyptology is Emily Sands' lavish 1926 scrapbook journal of a lost expedition. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a working board game , the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and a has a final magnificent novelty in the back case.
£21.25
Square Fish The Chronicles of Prydain
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£29.43
Walker Books Ltd Return
Book SynopsisThe eagerly-anticipated finale of Aaron Becker's wordless trilogy a spectacular, suspenseful and moving story that brings its adventurer home.Aaron Becker, creator of the award-winning Journey and its stunning, celebrated sequel, Quest, presents the final chapter in his luminous, wordless fantasy. Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure. It's her third journey into the enticing realm of kings and emperors, castles and canals, exotic creatures and enchanting landscapes. But this time, it will take something truly powerful to persuade her to return home, as a gripping backstory is revealed that will hold readers in its thrall.Trade Review“This is the final chapter in Aaron Becker’s trilogy of beautiful wordless picture books. […] a brilliant finale to the three-part series about the transformative power of the imagination.” * The School Librarian *“Return is different and beautiful. Even without words the story is clear and those of any age who enjoy it will want to see Becker’s previous two books in this trilogy, Journey and Quest." * Newbury Weekly News *This imaginative, fantastical escapade is wordless, but overflows with creativity. * BookTrust *
£7.59
Klutz Mini Bake Shop Klutz
Book SynopsisCreate and decorate your own mini cakes, cookies, and pies with easy-peasy, no BAKE, air-dry clay. This kit includes all of the "ingredients" and instructions for rolling out clay just like fondant. Make faux flowers, stack on the sprinkles, add expressive faces and more! Display your clay creations on a mini cake stand or in a bakery box to highlight your baking talents! It's a bake shop of cute clay confectionary.
£17.24
Pan Macmillan Whatever Next!
Book SynopsisCelebrate thirty-five years of the bear family with this very special edition of the classic bedtime story, Whatever Next!, a beautiful story of innocence and imagination, full of the characteristic warmth and humour of Jill Murphy, author of Peace at Last and The Worst Witch.The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next!Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed – a quick trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says, Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the stairs . . .Enjoy more Bear Family stories with Peace at Last and Just One of Those Days.Trade ReviewA lovely book for adult and child to enjoy. * Nursery World *Enchanting story . . . stunning pictures . . . ideal bedtime reading. * Practical Parenting *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
Book SynopsisMildred D.Taylor''s much-loved classic, for readers aged 12+, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry follows a feisty African-American girl - Cassie Logan - as she grows up in Mississippi during the Great Depression and learns the shocking realities of racism. Perfect for fans of The Help, Malorie Blackman and To Kill a Mockingbird .''Look out there, Cassie girl, all that belongs to you.''Cassie finds it difficult to understand why the farm means so much to her father. But, as she witnesses the hatred and destruction all around her, she begins to learn the importance of standing up for your rights.The powerful and moving story of growing up during the American Depression.Mildred D. Taylor was born is Jackson, Mississippi and is the author of several young adult novels which tackle issues of race, including: the iconic Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, Let the Circle Be Unbroken and The Land.
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group You're My Little Cuddle Bug
Book SynopsisYou're my little ladybird, You brighten up my day. With rosy cheeks, you smile at me, And chase my blues away. Snuggle up with your little cuddle bug to enjoy this sweet and colourful rhyming board book! With chunky pages for small hands and die-cut parent and baby characters, this is the perfect bedtime read. International Bestselling Series Show your little one just how much they mean to you with this gorgeous, engaging board book! Meet Cuddle Bug, the adorable bug who is loved by children around the world. The first book in this bestselling series, You’re My Little Cuddle Bug pairs sweet illustrations by Natalie Marshall with gentle rhyming text by Nicola Edwards to capture the love between a parent and child. With tactile pages, heartwarming text, peek-through holes and lively artwork, this is a great book to read together at bedtime or anytime! Get to know the You're My Little… series! From Valentine’s Day to Christmas Day and every day in between, the bestselling You’re My Little… series celebrates the love between parents and children using creative characters and clever rhymes. They’re perfect for bedtime, story time, or just for a cuddle and a celebration of your little one.
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Watership Down Richard Adams
Book Synopsis40th anniversary edition of Richard Adams'' picaresque saga about a motley band of rabbits - Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of our time.Sandleford Warren is in danger. Hazel''s younger brother Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the land, but no one will listen. And why would they when it is Spring and the grass is fat and succulent? So together Hazel and Fiver and a few other brave rabbits secretly leave behind the safety and strictures of the warren and hop tentatively out into a vast and strange world.Chased by their former friends, hunted by dogs and foxes, avoiding farms and other human threats, but making new friends, Hazel and his fellow rabbits dream of a new life in the emerald embrace of Watership Down . . .''A gripping story of rebellion in a rabbit warren and the subsequent adventures of the rebels. Adams has a poetic eye and a gift for storytelling which will speak to readers oTrade ReviewA great book. A whole world is created, perfectly real in itself, yet constituting a deep incidental comment on human affairs * Guardian *Stunning and compulsive reading * Sunday Times *A gripping story of rebellion in a rabbit warren and the subsequent adventures of the rebels. Adams has a poetic eye and a gift for storytelling which will speak to readers of all ages for many years to come * Sunday Telegraph *A masterpiece. The best story about wild animals since The Wind in the Willows. Very funny, exciting, often moving * Evening Standard *Extraordinary . . . magically well-made and memorable * New York Times *
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Batman Character Encyclopedia
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£8.61
Abrams Aaron Slater Illustrator
Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "In the illustration, a tableau of colorful mythological beings embodies Aaron’s tale. . .Empathetic art and lyrical text blend for a touching and empowering tale." * Kirkus Reviews *Celebrating differences is an ever-worthy theme. Even better, an endnote states that the rhymed narrative is printed in a dyslexic-friendly font. * Booklist *
£12.59
Scholastic The Subtle Knife awardwinning internationally
Book SynopsisWill has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds.
£24.00
Lerner Publishing Group Hair Story
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£11.69
Workman Publishing Indestructibles Things That Go
Book SynopsisLearn all about things that go in a book that''s indestructible. Baby''s driving down the road. Look, a truck! Baby''s flying in the air. Wow, there''s a plane! Baby''s sailing on the sea-along with a ship, a sailboat, and a submarine! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies read (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: * Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable tight-woven material * Waterproof-can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! * Emergent Literacy Tool-bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading * Portable-lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel * Safe for Baby-meets ASTM safety standards
£6.07
Walker Books Ltd Stormbreaker Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisA bold and stylish reissue of the groundbreaking and hugely popular graphic adaptation of Alex Rider''s very first mission.Forcibly recruited into MI6 after the mysterious death of his guardian, fourteen-year-old Alex is sent to infiltrate the organization of a sinister billionaire. Within days he''s gone from schoolboy to superspy and it looks like his first assignment may be his last...Trade Review[...] beautiful illustrations [...] A cracker. * Big Issue, London *Epic, action-packed, fun […] Great if you enjoy mystery. * The Week Junior *
£11.69
Walker Books Ltd Russian Roulette
Book SynopsisThe eagerly anticipated, deadly prequel to the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.In the prequel to the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, contract killer Yassen Gregorovich is given orders to kill Alex. But Yassen knows a secret from the past that connects him to the fourteen-year-old spy. What is it that makes one of them choose to do evil, and what does it take to turn him into a killer?Trade ReviewImmensely gripping . . . extremely enjoyable * Carousel *Bestselling Anthony Horowitz doesn’t miss a beat in this thrilling new adventure that links back to his favourite hero, Alex Rider through the terrifying and gripping story of Yassen Gregorovich […] An absolute must-read after finishing the Alex Rider series * Love Reading 4 Kids *
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Vango
Book SynopsisA gripping mystery-adventure about a desperate search for identity by critically acclaimed author, Timothee de Fombelle.In a world between wars, Vango is on the cusp of taking priestly vows when he is suddenly made a fugitive. Fleeing from the police who blame him for murder, as well as more sinister forces with darker intentions, Vango attempts to trace the secrets of his shrouded past and prove his innocence before all is lost. This is a breathless and highly cinematic story that follows Vango from Scotland to the Soviet Union and from the rooftops of Paris to Nazi Germany. Centred on a mysterious, unforgettable, and romantic protagonist, Vango tells a thrilling story sure to captivate lovers of daring escapades and subversive literary heroes.Trade ReviewTimothee De Fombelle, Vango: Between Sky and Earth, Independent – Author of mesmerising Toby Alone, the French novelist has now come up with yet another utterly distinctive adventure story. Expertly translated by Sarah Ardizzone, this tall but continually gripping tale is set in the 1930s in an atmosphere reminiscent of pre-war French cinema at its most romantic… Satisfyingly long, with a plot that flits between time zones but is always easy to follow, this is simply too good to miss, with a sequel promised next year. * Independent *A beautifully inventive adventure novel, this story reminds me of nothing more than the unabridged version of The Count of Monte Cristo - but set in the 1900s and meant to be read by a younger audience. This is, by the way, the highest praise I can give to an adventure novel […] Vango has the same ingenuity, the same imagination, as Alexander Dumas's work, with a never-ending series of fantastic events that the incredibly talented main character negotiates with aplomb. […] It is de Fombelle's adept characterization that solidifies the real, poignant emotional underpinning of what might otherwise be a fluffy adventure novel. * The Globally Curious *
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Windup Racing Cars
Book SynopsisSam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.Trade ReviewAll the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix are in this book! * Warwick Books *All the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix are in this book! It contains all sorts of information and fun facts about motor racing including pit stops, overtaking and getting ready to race. This is a perfect gift for young racing enthusiasts. 'Wind-Up Tractors' in the same format was one of our best-sellers.... * Warwick Books Newsletter *Following on from its hugely successful Fire Engine and Airplane, Usborne has a Wind-Up Racing Cars, by Sam Taplin, with not one but two cars ready to hit the track. This will keep little ones entertained for hours and dads too who can do the winding up! * The Bookseller *Ideal for young speed demons. You can even race the two little cars on the tracks within the thick card pages. * That's Life *
£16.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
Book Synopsis*Join Harry Potter as he sets out on the magical journey of a lifetime in the first book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series.Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's first adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, will whisk you away to Hogwarts, an enchanted, turreted castle filled with disappearing staircases, pearly-white ghosts and magical paintings that flitTrade ReviewI’ve yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn’t been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Harry * Independent *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Guardian *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft Maths Ages 78
Book SynopsisThe only official Minecraft maths book for children aged 7-8!Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each maths topic, using their maths skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards.This is a write-in maths practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key maths skills covered in Year 3.Accomplish maths activities to help Minecraft characters on their missionsExplore different biomes in each topicEarn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend themGo hardcore with challenging questions
£6.78
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney: Simply Colouring
Book SynopsisJoin Bambi, Dumbo, Pinocchio and lots more of your classic Disney friends in this magical colouring adventure.
£5.58
