Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisA compelling and inspiring coming-of-age novel based on real events about fighting for what you believe in, by renowned activist Ruchira GuptaTrade Review'Any work from Ruchira Gupta is sure to further the cause of liberating women, especially, and in this novel, girls.' Alice Walker, author of The Colour Purple 'In I Kick and I Fly, Ruchira Gupta has given young readers an irresistible story, and also one that could save lives. This book is a gift.' Gloria Steinem'A powerhouse of a debut. Ruchira Gupta has crafted a page-turner of a read, stepped in place and full of indelible characters, managing to be at once propulsive and enlightening, infuriating and inspiring. But maybe most important, Heera’s story is a beacon of hope to a generation of young people trying to transform an unjust world.' Gayle Forman, author of If I Stay'Having been to the brothels and red-light district I Kick and I Fly so searingly captures, I can testify that this book is essential reading... Ruchira Gupta is nothing less than a great hero, and in her book, she has created one in Heera, as she seeks to defy the destiny of rape that poverty and men have assigned her.' Ashley Judd'Simply magnificent. A beautifully tender and sensitive exploration of one girl’s fight to reclaim her body in a world where the sex trade is seen as inescapable. I challenge anyone to read Heera’s story and be unmoved... I am so grateful for the chance to have read Heera’s story and to have been a part of her journey to self-empowerment.’ Ayaan Mohamud, author of You Think You Know Me'A triumphant debut.' Kirkus Reviews'Ruchira Gupta gives readers an empathetic and unflinching glimpse into a world little known to outsiders. Visceral, prismatic detail lend an authentic sense of place, while Heera herself anchors the tale and pulls us in.' Natalie C Anderson, author of City of Saints & Thieves'Incredibly moving story of Heera, who battles, quite literally, for freedom in the face of manifold horrors. The eye-opening courage and strength of these characters will stay with me.' Louisa Reid, author of Gloves Off'Compelling page turner… and very uplifting.' BBC Woman’s Hour presenter, Nuala McGovern'A compelling, realistic and hopeful novel.’ Five Books, Best Books for Teens of 2023‘Its hopeful elements are grounded in reality, never veering into wish-fulfilment… It works as a story first and foremost, making the message and the hope all the more powerful. Expect this book to win many prizes, and to leave readers with a lot of feelings.’ Irish Times

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Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.

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Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate guide to having fun outside for children aged 6-11!Coinciding with the National Trust's relaunch of the 50 Things to Do Before You're 11 3/4 campaign, this book is bursting with ideas to help children from any background discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature.The pocket-sized companion contains 50 fantastic activities, selected by children around the country. Splash in the waves, build a den in the woods, fly a kite and much more! Full of handy tips, nature facts and activity checklists, it's the perfect nature journal - with lots of space for notes, photos, leaves and doodles. And when it's just too wet to go outside, you can always turn to the rainy-day activities.This book is the perfect size for putting in your pocket or rucksack and taking on an outdoors adventure!

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Book SynopsisTIP TAP Went the Crab is a bold and beautiful introduction to numbers and counting by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl.When a curious little crab tip-taps out of her rock pool to explore the big blue sea, she discovers a world full of wonderful creatures. But after she's counted everything from one noisy seagull to nine silent sharks, the little crab soon realizes that her very own rock pool is the most amazing place of all. She tip-taps happily home . . . closely followed by her ten baby crabs!Preschoolers will love joining in with the TIP TAPs in this board book and a final activity spread about counting makes this book perfect for sharing at story time.Discover more from Tim Hopgood, the Booktrust award-winning illustrator of WOW! Said The Owl, a first book of colours, and HOORAY for Hoppy, a first book of senses.

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Book SynopsisTake a stroll in the deep dark wood with this amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, with the full, original story – plus flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a pop-up surprise!Walk further into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry gruffalo! Read the original much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. This stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story is perfect for little paws and is sure to delight parents and children alike.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 17.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.

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Book Synopsis“The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who’s lost it…” In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the deepest frost, is it possible he might make some magic and discover his own place in the world?Join Bertie and the Frost Goblins on an exciting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock. The perfect book for frosty winter's nights and cosy Christmas mornings.  Also by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock:The Snow Dragon Praise for The Frost Goblin: 'Atmospheric illustrations and a touching story with an ending that will melt icicles.' - Daily Mail 'A tender, witty, illu

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Book SynopsisJerome Martin (Author) Jerome Martin has written children's books about science, history, Shakespeare and food. Before joining Usborne in 2014, he spent a decade studying literature at Harvard, Cambridge and the University of Iowa, and several years behaving responsibly in a copywriting office. Now, he spends his working hours researching delightful and amazing facts, his evening hours parenting two children, and the minutes in-between writing poetry.Alice James (Author) Alice James joined Usborne after working in primary schools for a while. She absolutely loves science, and over the years has lived with chimps, spent a month in the rainforest, studied Biology at Oxford University, and grown 200 carnivorous plants (not necessarily in that order). Whilst at Usborne Alice has worked on books on all kinds of science topics, from space to energy to the periodic table.Darran Stobbart (Author) Darran spent a decade as children's bookseller

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Book SynopsisFrom the fun of a first riding lesson to the drama of a dressage competition, this entertaining activity book will keep young horse and pony-lovers busy for hours on end. With over 250 reusable stickers of horses, riders, equipment, trophies and more, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Book SynopsisPart of a bestselling series of touchy-feely books. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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Book SynopsisRaft down rapids to see raccoons, ski across ice to spot emperor penguins and dive underwater to explore the coral reef and learn why discovering animals is SUPER exciting! From the leafy green canopy of the rainforest, where gibbons communicate by singing, to the scorching hot desert where one of the world’s DEADLIEST scorpions lives, planet Earth is full of AMAZING animals that are just waiting to be discovered. Did you know that marine iguanas sneeze out salty sea water after a big swim? Or that a narwhal’s tusk is actually a very, VERY long tooth? And did you know that dung beetles are the STRONGEST animals on earth? Explore a different habitat on every spread, with fun and vibrant illustrations and fact-filled text for intrepid adventurers who want to know EVERYTHING about the world we live in. Readers will be taken all around the globe to discover a world of animals across rainforests and jungles, rivers and rapids, deserts and ice, and much more. Do You Love Exploring? is the third book in the award-winning series by Matt Robertson that includes Do You Love Bugs? and Do You Love Dinosaurs?

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Book SynopsisEnjoy and encourage imaginative Christmas play with your baby in this joyful festive finger wiggle book!Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant Christmas board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of characters in the run up to the big day! From the fairy at the top of the tree, to the snowman with cold feet, from the reindeer ready to go to Santa saying ho-ho-ho, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.Trade Reviewsuch a fun book and a perfect book for young ones at Christmastime! * The Strawberry Post *

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Book SynopsisToday is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses in the delightful shaped board book.Today is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses. Everyone has different things to be collected: paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. Clink, clunk, squish, squash – what funny noises the recycling makes as it tumbles into the truck! This super-sturdy, recycling truck-shaped board book with handy wipe-clean pages is a simple, joyful introduction to recycling and the fun that can be had by going green.

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Book SynopsisDive to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea, weave in and out of colourful coral reefs and learn about the incredible people who are trying to save our oceans in the fourth book in Matt Robertson’s award-winning Do You Love? series Investigate shipwrecks where scorpionfish hide, dive down to the Mariana trench to meet a dumbo octopus, marvel at ocean giants and dart in between manatees in mangrove forests to find out why oceans are magnificently mega! Did you know lobsters keep their teeth in their tummies? Or that you can find rivers and lakes beneath the ocean? And did you know that sea stars have no brain or blood? Explore the wonders of our underwater worlds on every page, from coral reefs, sharks and the deep to shipwrecks, weird fish and frozen seas, there's so much to discover! With fun and colourful illustrations and bursting with facts, Do You Love Oceans? is perfect for readers who want to explore Earth's spectacular seas, discover the wildlife that lives there and find out why our oceans need protecting. Matt Robertson is the award-winning illustrator of Do You Love Bugs?, Do You Love Dinosaurs? and Do You Love Exploring?

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Book SynopsisGrow mighty ingredients, then transform them into delicious, plant-powered feasts with this sustainable cookbook.A visual feast for 7-9 year olds, From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating.With more than 25 tasty recipe ideas from basil pesto pasta to squash muffins, you''ll master a variety of plant-powered food that you''ll love to cook and eat. You'll be taught how seeds should be planted and learn how to find the best soil for your plants. Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips offer all the tips you need to transform seeds into mighty fruit, vegetables, and herbs.This cooking and gardening book for children offers: - 25 recipe ideas to create from homegrown produce, including chickpea hummus, tomato pizza and garlicky bruschetta.- 15 different types of plants and how to grow them at home, even for those without a garden.- The full journey of their food

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Book SynopsisFollow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story, illustrated by Raymond Briggs.When an Elephant meets a Bad Baby and offers them a ride, it''s the start of a wild adventure - going ''rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta'' down the road, and helping themselves to ice creams, lollipops, and all manner of sweet treats.But as a long line of disgruntled shopkeepers and salespeople begin to follow them, Bad Baby must learn the importance of saying ''please'' and all the trouble you can get into if you forget . . .More classic titles from Raymond Briggs:The BearJim and the BeanstalkThe Snowman - a wordless picture bookFather ChristmasFather Christmas Goes on Holiday

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Book SynopsisAlice Melvin is an award-winning illustrator and product designer based in Edinburgh. Her picture books for children, including Grandma's House, The High Street, Counting Birds and An A-to-Z Treasure Hunt, have together sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. In 2022, Mouse's Wood won the GOLD Award: Best Pre-Schooler Book 35yrs, Junior Design Award.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling and award-winning creators behind Library Lion deliver a warm (and delightfully fuzzy) storybook, another classic in the making, marked by humour and depth, endearing characters and the assurance that the right people will accept and adore us, unconditionally, just as we are.On a street of old houses, a big hairy spider is searching for a home with dark corners to hide in. But when he wakes up, he finds a hand reaching for him, and a lady proclaiming that she has always wanted a kitten and will name him Luigi! At first, a somewhat puzzled Luigi, used to being left alone to creep and dangle and spin webs, resists her kind advances. But soon, tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed (no one's ever wished him good night before) have him thinking that kittens surely live magical lives. I will be a kitten! he decides. But how long can he keep up his façade, and what might be at stake in pretending to be someone you'r

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.Designed for all those studying Italian who need maximum information in an accessible format, the Collins Pocket Italian to English and English to Italian Dictionary offers excellent, up-to-date coverage of today's Italian language, culture and usage right in your own pocket.This handy, durable format makes the Collins Pocket Dictionary ideal for use on the go, at home, at work, in the classroom or while travelling.With the most up-to-date words in both Italian and English, this is the perfect bilingual dictionary for GCSE exams, boosting students' test-taking ability and confidence. It also includes all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words and an Italian in Focus' supplement that helps you develop your fluency skills. This practical guide gives you information on pronunciation and how to use Italian in different situations, like sending an

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Book SynopsisAlone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War II, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. They travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will be reunited with their parents.Trade ReviewStorytelling about courage at its best -- Amanda Craig * The Times *One of the most exciting books I've read for a long while * Daily Telegraph *This book is touched with greatness * Junior Bookshelf *One of the most remarkable children's books since 1945 * Oxford Companion to Children's Literature *A mind-blowing and emotional read -- Sally Bailey * Essex Chronicle Series *

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Book SynopsisSide by side on the sand sat two eggs. With a crack and a rip, the brothers hatch, and out comes a bird and a ... crocodile! But they can't be brothers - can they?Trade ReviewThe softly coloured pictures convey all the emotion and complement the feel of the book excellently. A wonderful heart-warming story * Parents in Touch *This stunning book follows the story of these two characters and how they teach each other their individual skills. A touching tale of how family ties aren't always so obvious to everyone but can be found right under your nose! * The Golden Treasury *This deeply emotional and moving story about love and closeness despite difference is perhaps Deacon’s best book yet.Quite superb * Books for Keeps *a charming, beautifully illustrated parable about sibling love -- Amanda Craig * The Times *This unusual, unsentimental story begins with two white eggs that look companionable and interchangeable. But out of one, a fledgling emerges and, from the other, a baby crocodile. Croc and Bird cannot hope to be brothers but, in Deacon's custody, are soul-mates who forage and huddle together, wings against scales, to keep out the cold. The bird calls its nest 'our home' – impractical for Croc but he does not grumble. A delicate, poignant, exquisitely drawn exploration of affinity with no need for a clumping moral. (2+) -- Kate Kellaway * Guardian website *

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Book SynopsisCassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere.Her journal records her life with her beautiful, bored sister, Rose, her fading glamorous stepmother, Topaz, her little brother Thomas, and her eccentric novelist father who suffers from a financially crippling writer''s block.However, all their lives are turned upside down when the American heirs to the castle arrive and Cassandra finds herself falling in love for the first time.''I know of few novels that inspire as much fierce lifelong affection in their readers'' Joanna Trollope**One of the BBC''s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**Trade ReviewThere are many good reasons to read Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle: it provides excellent advice about dressing on a budget (dye all your clothes sea-green); how to cope when the man you love falls for your elder sister (keep a diary) and your stepmother dances naked in the rain (ditto). Given that most teenagers believe their parents to be mad - and vice versa - the novel also serves as a helpful guide to recognising the fine line between eccentricity and outright insanity * Guardian *A book for anyone who is young, poor, fed up and yearning for something exciting to happen * Irish Times *When I read I Capture the Castle it immediately became one of my favourite novels of all time, and I was very annoyed that nobody had told me about it before -- J.K RowlingUnputdownable and loved by teenagers and adults everywhere. * Observer *Everyone I've passed it on to has found it a hit - it works every time, for absolutely everybody -- Nigella Lawson

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Book SynopsisPenelope Farmer was born in 1939 in Kent. She was a twin, although doctors weren't aware of her existence until she was born twenty-five minutes after her sister was born. Many of Penelope's novels deal with the issue of identity and some readers suggest that this is because she is a twin. In Charlotte Sometimes the strange things that happen to Charlotte force her to question her own identity and ponder the possibility that it could be lost.Penelope Farmer has written many books for both adults and children in the course of her long career as a writer. Charlotte Sometimes is actually the third book in a trilogy featuring the characters of Charlotte and Emma Makepeace. Penelope currently lives on the Spanish island of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, and writes a blog under the name Granny P.Trade ReviewThis excellent book has haunted me since I first read it * Daily Mail *This year's most haunting fantasy * Sunday Times (1969) *The accomplished performance of a mature talent -- Jill Paton WalshA book of quite exceptional distinction...a haunting, convincing story which comes close to being a masterpiece of its kind * Growing Point *

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Book SynopsisA collection of eight quirky, bizarre, and very funny short stories from the brilliant Paul Jennings.

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Book Synopsis''T. rex! T. rex! Run!''The terrible Tyrannosaurus rex is scaring all the dinosaur families that live on the Great Plain. Nosy, the little pterodactyl, and his great friend Banty, the apatosaurus, agree that T. rex has got to be stopped. But how?Luckily Nosy has a plan ...

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Book SynopsisThe second book in The Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer.This is not the fairytale you remember. But it''s one you won''t forget.SCARLET BENOIT''S grandmother is missing. The police have closed her case. The only person Scarlet can turn to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust, but they are drawn to each other.Meanwhile, in New Beijing, Cinder will become the Commonwealth''s most wanted fugitive - when she breaks out of prison to stay one step ahead of vicious Queen Levana.As Scarlet and Wolf expose one mystery, they encounter Cinder and a new one unravels. Together they must challenge the evil queen, who will stop at nothing to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner . . .***Red Riding Hood-meets-Percy Jackson in a thrilling new spin on Grimm by Marissa Meyer, the author of Cinder.***

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Their Stars, a beautiful tale of love, loss and not so fool proof mathematic equations. When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton''s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself.Trade ReviewFully fun, challengingly complex and entirely entertaining * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisAllan Ahlberg (Author) Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.Janet Ahlberg (Author) Janet Ahlberg, along with Allan Ahlberg, created some of the world's most popular picture books, including EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN, both winners of Greenaway Medals, and THE BABY'S CATALOGUE, inspired by their daughter Jessica. Janet died in 1994.

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Book SynopsisI write this sitting in the kitchen sink is the memorable first line of this enchanting coming-of-age story, told in the form of Cassandra Mortmain''s journal. Cassandra wittily describes life growing up in a crumbling castle, with her father who suffers from crippling writer''s block, her glamorous but ineffectual step-mother and her vain but beloved sister Rose. When two visiting Americans arrive, all of their lives are turned upside down, and Cassandra experiences her first love.This is a classic coming-of-age story, beloved of generations of teenage and adult readers, by Dodie Smith, who also wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians.Trade ReviewEveryone I've passed it on to has found it a hit - it works every time, for absolutely everybody * Nigella Lawson *Every time I meet someone who also loves I Capture the Castle, I know we must be kindred spirits * Jenny Han, bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before *I know of few novels that inspire as much fierce lifelong affection in their readers * Joanna Trollope *

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Book Synopsis** OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD **Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch?The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it''s out of this world!

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Book SynopsisA book behaving badly!From award-winning Richard Byrne, author of This Book Just Ate My Dog (shortlisted for the Children''s Book Award) comes another wonderfully inventive book starring Ben and Bella. It''s a funny and original high-concept picture book where the book itself interferes with what happens on the page. Ben has a remote-controlled fire engine but when he presses the buttons on the remote the engine doesn''t turn or spin or sound its siren. While Ben and Bella scratch their heads over this, strange things are happening to Bella''s dog. It''s only when Ben tries the VOICE button that Bella''s dog is able to speak, warning them that ''This Book is Out of Control!'' Readers get the chance to press the buttons and witness the hilarious slapstick results every time the page is turned. It''s an interactive experience for the reader who ultimately has to help in restoring normality.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful adaptation of the classic novel. Renowned graphic novel artist, Edith, has created an enchanting version of the classic Tom''s Midnight Garden. This is a new and special way to read and share one of the best-loved and most enduring children''s stories of all time.A story with a special place in the hearts of grandparents, parents, and children everywhere, this wonderful graphic novel adaptation is faithful, accessible, and stunningly illustrated. A perfect gift for all the family.Trade Review"A beautiful adaptation of the classic novel. Renowned graphic novel artist, Edith, has created an enchanting version of the classic Tom's Midnight Garden. This is a new and special way to read and share one of the best-loved and most enduring children's stories of all time. A story with a special place in the hearts of grandparents, parents, and children everywhere, this wonderful graphic novel adaptation is faithful, accessible, and stunningly illustrated. A perfect gift for all the family." * Books for Topics *

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Book SynopsisPippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time, with dedicated fans all over the world. She's funny, feisty, and incredibly strong, and has the most amazing adventures!Trade Review*** One of BBC Culture's 100 Greatest Children's Books of All Time ***"Should certainly be on every child's bookshelf." * The Times *"Child's an inspired choice to hook a new generation of children on Sweden's greatest literary export... If Pippi met Voldemort she'd make mincemeat out of him and then, because she's a generous, forgiving soul, sit him down and feed him ginger snaps." * Telegraph *"There's no stopping Lauren Child as she brings her own inimitable style to illustrate Pippi Longstocking... Everyone will love this." * The Bookseller *"Lauren Child's distinctive style is perfect for Pippi Longstocking, the nine-year-old girl with enormous strength and very large shoes." * Sunday Express *"I love how unconsciously rebellious she (Pippi) is. She doesn't care about rules, she cares about people." * Alicia Vikander *"This flagship gift edition illustrated by Lauren Child is a glorious celebratory tribute to the strongest girl in the world." * Books for Topics *

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Book SynopsisJoin the Digits for another action-packed adventure!When the Digits start squabbling over whether odd or even numbers are best, Ten challenges everyone to a football match to settle the argument. Ideal for understanding odds and evens - you can count on the Digits to make numbers fun! This playful picture book series about a group of number friends is ideal for developing early maths skills.Trade Review"This introduction to numbers one to ten isn't a traditional counting book, but more a story about numbers that aims to increase children's familiarity with them and recognise their shapes. It's bright and appealing with cute number characters, and there are some useful bits of guidance for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the book that suggest some of the different ways you can look at the book with little ones, as well as activities you can do when you're out and about, such as looking for numbers when out for a walk." * Booktrust *Praise for The Digits: Double the Fun: "Numbers have never been as much fun as they now are with the help of these wonderful new characters..." * Postbag Picks, Armadillo *"This is the ideal, action-packed adventure for understanding the maths concept of odd and even numbers." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *

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Book SynopsisLevel 5 Floppy's Phonics Sounds and Letters books show sounds, graphemes and alternative spellings and pronunciations from Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds in the context of Oxford Reading Tree scenes, packed with activities for practice and consolidation.Trade ReviewFloppy's Phonics is now a fully comprehensive synthetic phonics teaching programme. Like no other, it delivers the essential resources to teach and practise the alphabetic code in a systematic and engaging way to develop confident and capable readers. * Debbie Hepplewhite - Phonics expert and trainer *

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Book SynopsisSing along to The Wheels on the Bus with Peppa and her friends! This sturdy story book has real wheels, so is perfect for playtime and storytime.Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five''s Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio

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Book SynopsisMost of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . . Lauren''s friend Jessica is finding life at home difficult, so difficult that one day, two weeks before her dad''s wedding, she runs away. Lauren and Twilight want to help her but their magical plan means letting Jessica into their secret life. Can they persuade her to trust them so they can help her feel like she''s flying high again?

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Book SynopsisPeppa has a new ball! It''s bouncy and so much fun to play with. All of her friends want to join in, too. It''s time for a big game of football! Can Daddy Pig teach Peppa and her friends how to play fairly?

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Book SynopsisA haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.Madrid, 1957.Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera.Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco.Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city.A darkness that could engulf them all . . .Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history''s darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence.''Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction'' Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITY**PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021''Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood''s Gilead'' New York Times''A staggering tale of love, loss and national shame'' Entertainment Weekly''Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today'' The Wall Street Journal''Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.''Booklist''A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.''Kirkus''An exemplary work of historical fiction.''The Horn BookTrade ReviewRuta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. * The Wall Street Journal *[A] towering work of historical insight. * Entertainment Weekly *A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. * Kirkus *Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. * Booklist *Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. * The New York Times Book Review *An exemplary work of historical fiction. * The Horn Book *Gripping. * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisJoin Peter Rabbit for some Easter fun in this interactive activity storybook where toddlers follow along and create their own Easter egg hunt with press out eggs!It''s Easter time and Peter is ready for an egg hunt!Follow along or create your own Easter egg hunt with the included press out eggs and iconic Beatrix Potter characters - then snuggle up with your own little bunnies to read a special Easter story.The perfect Easter gift to keep little paws busy, discover this interactive storybook featuring Beatrix Potter''s much-loved rabbit.Look out for more Easter adventures with Peter Rabbit:Peter Rabbit: A Fluffy Easter Tale: A touch-and-feel bookPeter Rabbit Tales: A Spring SurprisePeter Rabbit: Hop, Skip, Stick: A Sticker Activity BookPeter Rabbit: Easter FunHappy Easter Peter!Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise

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Book SynopsisSteve Jobs was:A founderAn inventor An inspirationEver heard of the iPhone? Steve Jobs, raised in California, was the co-founder of Apple, creator of the iPhone. He also played a major role in making Pixar what it is today. His technology transformed the way we live, and gave us objects we now cannot imagine living without. Get ready to discover his incredible story and the secrets of his success in this real-life account of his life and work.Explore other extraordinary lives:The Extraordinary Life of Stephen HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing The Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson MandelaThe Extraordinary Life of Greta ThunbergThe Extraordinary Life of Amelia EarhartThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Michelle Obama was First Lady of the United States. She is also a wife, a mother and a lawyer. But that is not all. She has started many campaigns to help young people and make the world a better place. Michelle Obama has had an extraordinary life.

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Book SynopsisMeet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit - and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.The charming characters of Magenta Fox, whose work is evocative of Raymond Briggs and Janet Ahlberg, perfectly offset Zadie and Nick''s warm, wry prose.Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.

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Book SynopsisAn absolutely enchanting tale . . . I adored it. Tamzin Merchant, author of The HatmakersA bold and evocative new adventure novel from Cerrie Burnell, celebrating difference and found family. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Katherine Rundell and Catherine Doyle. Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves . . .Saffy is a good girl, tired of being told to stick to the forest paths, and always follow the rules.Aurelia is a hidden girl, locked in a castle tower, dreaming of escaping the fate she''s told awaits her.Wild Rose is a fierce girl, raised by wolves, full of spells and fearlessness and cunning.Together, they will change life in Silverthorne forever.Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical . . . a story as warming and delicious as stolen porridge. Hana Tooke, author of The UnadoptablesOne of the most delightful stories I''ve read in years. Burnell''s writing sparkles like starlight, guiding you through a wild fairy tale brimming with friendship, magic and hope. Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows seriesA story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance. Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantTrade ReviewThis story is just the sort I would have loved as a girl - I adored its sparkling words, feisty heroines and spirited narrative as well as its message of loving the body we're born with - pure fairytale magic with so many twists. From the very first turn of the page it swept me under its powerful spell...I would happily have lived there for a hundred years! * Jasbinder Bilan *Wilder than Midnight is my new favourite fairy tale adventure; magnificent as a starry sky, and guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it. * Sophie Anderson *A wild, lyrical tale. * Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant *Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical. * Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables *An absolutely enchanting tale. * Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers *

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Book SynopsisIt's Halloween and the moon shines bright!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his spookiest adventure yet!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is out after dark, exploring the woods by the light of the moon. But what other creatures are out at night?Keep little hands busy with lift the flap tabs on every page and bold illustrations. The perfect interactive bedtime story for younger readers, The Very Hungry Caterpillar continues to delight generation after generation of children.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to hack your life, LEGO style!This book is bursting with more than 50 smart ideas to streamline your life and accessorise your space. You''ll find stationery hacks help you organise your desk, cool ideas to make the most of your tech, and gadgets to blitz your boring chores. From a speaker that amplifies your phone, a weekly planner made of LEGO bricks, and a catapult that flings paper into the wastepaper basket, these ideas will make your LEGO bricks work for you. Discover ways to personalise your living space, from photo frames to brick-built houseplants, plus smart ways to display your favourite LEGO builds and minifigures. These creative ideas will inspire you to use your LEGO bricks in awesome new ways. With amazing images, easy to follow step-by-step instructions and handy tips for further building, this book will take your building to the next level. 2021 The LEGO Group.

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