Children & Teen Books

Book Synopsis Peek inside this spring-inspired pop-up book and discover how flowers are more than just beautiful; they are critical components of the natural world. Bees buzz, hummingbirds sip, and bats flit amongst the brilliant petals. Each spread is filled with unique pop-ups, revealing pull-tabs, and captivating educational facts!

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of WONDER and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD this award-winning New York Times bestseller is an intensely moving, lyrically-written novel.COUNTING BY 7S tells the story of Willow Chance, a twelve-year-old genius who is obsessed with diagnosing medical conditions and finds comfort in counting by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow's world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.Trade ReviewA graceful, meaningful tale. * Booklist *Deeply original. * BCCB *

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Book SynopsisPoor Isabel! The king has locked her in a tower and ordered her to spin straw into gold. It’s impossible! Then a mysterious, magical man appears, offering to help . . . But what does he want in return? 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 ReviewWith smatterings of word play and bright, jolly, richly patterned illustrations, this version has a modern feel to it. It’s certainly one young audiences will be attracted to visually and they will enjoy the tension of the guessing game and its outcome in particular. * Jill R Bennett *

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Book SynopsisFrog is taken by surprise when winter comes. He doesn't understand why everything is covered with white and he skids and slips on the icy pond. He is too cold to take part in any of the joyous fun that Duck is having skating or that Hare is having throwing snowballs. The animals band together to equip Frog for enjoying winter, and later they share in his rejoicing when spring arrives. 'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - GuardianTrade Review"Wonderful story... an easy and enjoyable read, simply told and straightforwardly illustrated." * EYE *"Wintry landscapes with cosy interiors in a series of expertly designed compositions." * Books for Keeps, Best Books for Christmas *"Deceptively simple. Reassuring themes of friendship and kindness for young children." * Blackbird *"Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity." * Guardian *"This is one of a series of books about Frog; look out also for Frog Finds a Friend, with the same trademark exploration of the emotional highs and lows with which all small children are familiar." -- Yvonne Coppard * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe Knight with No Bottom is a European bestseller, available in English for the very first time. It's the heroic tale of a knight in search of a derriere – and includes a mega fold-out bottom shop!In the heat of battle, a dragon took a bite …And now our brave fellow is a bottom-less knight! In the grand tradition of cheeky and silly picture books such as The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business, this cheeky and hilarious picture book will be a firm favourite with kids everywhere. Suitable for children age 3 and up.

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Book SynopsisBursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you'll ever need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put it down!The perfect beginner's book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

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Book SynopsisSee the city of London like never before in a stunning gift book from the award-winning Laura Carlin.Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlin''s gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes and historical accounts to tell an idiosyncratic story of the greatest city in the world. From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of London''s history are celebrated through poems, excerpts and spellbinding illustrations in this beautiful and fascinating compendium.

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Book SynopsisIn Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinary etymology, word origin and a definition.Trade Review“An A-Z of etymological exploration. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts exploring the origins of everyday words and how the English Language evolved. Each word has a story, the origin and definition paired with humorous illustrations by Ian Morris.” * The Bookseller *'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *“Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *“Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *“the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *"The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *

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Book SynopsisImpossible puzzles, shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable, brand-new mystery set in the #1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES world guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page . . .Play to win millions. Risk it all for love. The stakes have never been higher . . .A RUTHLESS GAME.Welcome to the Grandest Game, a life-changing competition run by billionaire heiress Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited.SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS.Swept away to a luxury private island, some of the players are in it for money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own . . . And admidst it all is the enigmatic and irresistible Grayson Hawthorn, tasked with a vital role.LOVE AND LIVES AT STAKE.But as sparks fly and tensions rise it soon becomes clear that everyone has secrets, and those seven players will do whatever it takes to win.What readers are saying about The Grandest Game:The ROMANCE in this book?! . . . So beautifully woven in with the glorious riddles.'PHENOMENAL'TWIST AFTER TWIST, I was up all night trying to figure out the puzzles, I love it!'Absolutely SPECTACULAR!'I felt like I was on a ROLLERCOASTER, gasping and silently screaming.'

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER! Wednesday Addams meets The Curious Garden in this delightfully peculiar story about finding joy in being wonderfully weird.Garden Glen is a very bland place. Every house and every garden looks exactly like the other. That is... until Millie Fleur La Fae comes to town.Up on a scruffy hill, beside a ramschackle house, Millie Fleur plants her marvelously strange garden, filled with Sneezing Stickyweed, Fanged Fairymoss, and Grumpy Gilliflower. Millie Fleur finds it enchanting, but the townspeople of Garden Glen call it poison! But Millie Fleur is proud of her beloved little garden. So if some townspeople want to be sticks in the mud, she''ll take matters into her own hands and find the kindred spirits who appreciate everything the garden has to offer.Millie Fleur''s Poison Garden is a reminder to embrace everything that makes us wonderfully weird. Perfect for readers

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous wordless adventure story about a rabbit and a tree, their surprising friendship, and the distance they go to find a place to call home.A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2023! ★ A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2023 ★ A New York Public Library Best Children’s Book of 2023 ★ A Publishers Weekly Flying Start ★ A Marginalian Favorite Book of 2023! ★ A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 2023 Blue Ribbon ★ A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Book of 2023"Finishing the last page of Bunny & Tree is like waking from a dream—one you did not want to end. Filled with surreal adventure and magical thinking, Zsako has created a secret world unlike any other." —Lane Smith, Kate Greenaway medalist and Caldecott honoree“A book to treasure… Bunny & Tree will reward little children for its story, adults for its art, and everyone for its buoyant spirit.“ —Paul Zelinsky, Caldecott medalist Bunny and Tree first meet when the tree observes a ferocious wolf threatening the bunny and comes to its protection. From that moment on, there is a bond of trust between the two, which flowers not only into friendship, but amazingly, into a road trip adventure, when Bunny, who's looking for his rabbit friends, convinces Tree that it's time to uproot and see the world. Compelled by sympathy and a shared purpose, Bunny and Tree hit the road, becoming another tremendous and memorable picture book odd couple. Depicted in bright colors in a world of lavish skies and so much to see, Bunny and Tree share in wonder, adventure, misadventure, solidarity, and a sense of homecoming. Trade Review★ A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2023! ★”An enchanting wordless tale of friendship… Unfurling across 11 short sections, Balint Zsako's elegant, richly colored story-pictures are full of gratifying surprises for readers ages 7 and older... [Bunny and Tree] embark on a long-distance odyssey that ought to be impossible but, in this glorious and uplifting adventure, makes perfect practical and emotional sense.” —Wall Street Journal★ A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2023! ★"Zsako’s color-saturated tale — told in nine wordless acts, plus a prologue and an epilogue, over 184 pages — is epic in scope, yet grounded in real, intimate emotion. His vivid, changing watercolor skyscapes capture not only the passage of time, but also the emotional state of his titular characters, who together demonstrate growth, courage, sacrifice and the true meaning of family and community." —Christopher Lassen, member of the 2023 NYT/NYPL Best Illustrated jury & NYPL children’s librarian"Finishing the last page of Bunny & Tree is like waking from a dream—one you did not want to end. Filled with surreal adventure and magical thinking, Zsako has created a secret world unlike any other, and like all Enchanted Lion books the production is top-notch, produced with attention to every detail." —Lane Smith, Kate Greenaway medalist and Caldecott honoree“Who says a picture book can’t go for 180 pages? A child who can sit through an animated movie will be equally captured by this novel-length series of wordless narrative images. Bunny & Tree seems to be written in sentences made of pictures, as short as a few spreads, or in long, extended riffs. With gorgeous washes of gouache for the landscapes (elegant as Steinberg watercolors), obsessive scribbly drawing for the characters inhabiting them (reminiscent of Hockney), and an exquisite quality of production—the printing and the paper—it feels like a book to treasure. My 4-year-old grandson was captivated by the rabbit’s heroic quest to find its lost rabbit companions with the help of a staggeringly imaginative tree. His verdict: ‘Read it again!’ Bunny & Tree will reward little children for its story, adults for its art, and everyone for its buoyant spirit.“ —Paul Zelinsky, Caldecott medalist★ Balint Zsako is a Publishers Weekly Spring 2023 Flying Start! ★"Bunny & Tree (Enchanted Lion) is a wordless hand-painted picture book nearly 200 pages long that overflows with conceptual fireworks and deep emotion... The idea to tell a story in paintings grew out of nightly sessions with his young son Gus as he read him classic picture books. 'Even the most sophisticated books depend on language,' he says. 'Out of curiosity, I asked myself: Can I be as sophisticated telling stories with pictures only?’ ... Now Zsako is waiting to see how children respond to Bunny & Tree. 'I’m super curious,' he says. 'It’s such a puzzle. Kids have the capacity and even a hunger for the unusual and unexpected...' As an artist, he’s gratified by another benefit offered by the picture book. 'To make something that somebody can look at, at their own speed, in a place that’s safe to them—there’s something really appealing about that.'" —Publishers Weekly, Flying Start ★ A Marginalian Favorite Book of 2023! ★“In every true friendship, each is the other’s savior, over and over. That is what Hungarian artist Balint Zsako explores with great subtlety and sweetness in Bunny & Tree—a strange and wondrous wordless picture book about a bunny saved from the archetypal hungry wolf by an unlikely savior—a sentient tree—and the unlikely friendship that blooms between them… Against Zsako’s exquisite watercolor skyscapes, … the story ends with a lovely wordless meditation on friendship, community, and the unstoppable ongoingness of life. A tender wordless parable of friendship and the improbable saviors that make life livable“ —Maria Popova, The Marginalian★ A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 2023 Blue Ribbon! ★“Organized into nine acts, this extended wordless picture book conveys the story of titular characters Bunny and Tree as the two embark on an epic journey across railroads, seas, and mountain peaks; Zsako's stunning, vibrant illustrations also feature speech bubbles containing visually symbolic messages to convey the friends' conversations in this philosophical tale.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books★ A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Book of 2023 ★“None other than unconventional books authority Lane Smith calls Bunny & Tree ‘surreal,’ and I couldn’t agree more. A wordless friendship between flora and fauna that unexpectedly becomes… a road trip story? Each page turn reveals surprising twists and turns in this fever dream of a book.” —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes (A School Library Journal Blog)“Zsako, an accomplished painter and collagist, turns every page into a stand-alone canvas; the brilliant gouache skies constantly change color, to communicate the passage of time or the flickering of a mood… What started as a magnificent riff on Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree begins to evoke William Steig’s masterpiece of reciprocal altruism, Amos & Boris… Bunny & Tree is a wordless milestone, for its sheer length—it’s a grandly capacious, generous book about grand and capacious generosity.“ —Jessica Winter, for the New Yorker“Presented in 11 short sections, Balint Zsako’s elegant and stylized pictures tell a sweet, fantastical story of lost and found… Bunny & Tree is an endearing and uplifting adventure, with emotional delicacy and artwork that brims with humor and possibility. It would be a lovely book to take to a shaded hammock on a sunny afternoon.” —Wall Street Journal★ "Imaginative power and constant movement make this wordless debut picture book from artist Zsako a visual tour de force... Atmospheric backdrops create the sense of passing time as the journey hurtles onward. The page-turning tale mixes classic storytelling tropes—the ability to transform, a quest for lost loved ones, trees’ majesty—into a fanciful exploration of a world in which love leads to growth, and growth, in turn, to deeper love." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ★ "The feel of this narrative is classic, but the presentation makes it new, wondrous even, as it is entirely wordless. Color-soaked, full-page illustrations comprise the entire book, filling it with watercoloresque skies, dramatic silhouettes, and boundless imagination. It subtly tips its hat to Harold and the Purple Crayon and The Runaway Bunny in the ways the duo creatively surmounts obstacles, typically by Tree taking on different shapes suggested by Bunny: a sailboat when met with water, an airplane when confronted with mountains. Zsako also folds in visual cues that speak to nature’s life cycles, season changes, and symbiosis. Beyond that, the heartwarming friendship between Bunny and Tree is never once in doubt, and it will effortlessly gather readers into its embrace." —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ★ "This exquisite wordless book in nine acts visually conveys the story of a friendship between the titular characters Bunny and Tree... Sweeping full-bleed illustrations rely on color to guide the tenor of this tale, with consistent landscape scenes that have the fluid pigment layering of watercolor and the bold saturation of gouache. Zsako brilliantly utilizes speech bubbles containing visually symbolic messages to relay the conversations between Bunny and Tree. The denouement of an emotionally charged climax provides comfort and includes a surprising moment of humor relating to bunny droppings that still suits the story’s philosophical tone. Readers with a romantic worldview and keen attentiveness to visual information will find deep solace in this picture book." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, RECOMMENDED WITH SPECIAL DISTINCTION"Cooperation, regeneration, and reunification conveyed wordlessly in nine acts... Zsako’s depictions of skies and weather are particularly mesmerizing... Zsako avoids anthropomorphism, communicating emotions through body language, not physiognomy. This handsomely bound, rich volume... will intrigue both kids and grown-ups. A lush tale that’s worthy of repeat perusals." —Kirkus“When a little white bunny befriends a stately tree, the two set off on a wild adventure to find other bunnies in the world in this dreamy wordless work of storytelling… The watercolors are completely lovely and dreamy and I suspect you could have some interesting conversations with a kid about what precisely is happening in one scene or another (are those the same bunnies at the end as those at the beginning of the story?). Very cool.” —Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)One of Hyperallergic's "7 Art Books to Start the New Year" "Moving... So tender and beautiful, this book will teach your little ones—and remind you—of the many rewards of just being a good, kind person." —Hakim Bishara, Hyperallergic“Balint Zsako, the Los Angeles-based Canadian artist, began his children’s book four years ago by setting a problem for himself. He had been reading storybooks to his three-year-old son and noticed how much they relied on written language to convey the narrative and how closely tied were the pictures to the words. ‘As a challenge, I was curious to see if you could get the same nuance and subtlety in the narrative relationships without using words.’ The result of his problem-solving is Bunny & Tree, a 184-page story in which the eponymous characters establish a life-saving and generative closeness. The story also involves a brief introduction of a wolf and, more prominently, a family of eight additional rabbits. Except for a few punctuation marks and some thought-balloons with pictographs, Zsako never strays from his wordless plan. This result ends up being worth thousands of words.” —Border Crossings"This is a masterpiece of a book, rich with imagination and the most stunning artwork. I ooh-ed and ahh-ed with each page turn and was surprised and delighted along each step of Bunny and Tree's journey. I have followed Balint’s work for years because of its beauty and complex conceptual imagery, which shines in this book too. It's a story of friendship, kindness, generosity, regrowth and courage, a truly heartwarming tale we all could benefit from right now." — Illustrator & NYT columnist Julia Rothman"This is an incredibly moving and magical book. I loved it." —NYT bestselling author Sheila Heti "An epic folktale told with the quiet beauty of an illuminated manuscript. Balint Zsako is a visual poet.” —Illustrator & designer Nicholas Blechman"I've had the enjoyable experience of reviewing Bunny & Tree with my six-year-old sitting alongside me. We turned page after page as if rolling out a long scrolling allegorical landscape—me falling in love with Balint's beautifully detailed yet charmingly simple paintings and my son excited to see what would happen to Bunny and to his friend and protector the tree (no spoilers here). There are so many surprising lessons in the book about the color and joy of nature, about the act of caring for each other; lovely messages about life, seasons, brotherhood, and protecting each other and the selfless act of giving. Lessons we should all carry with us through our lives, yet sometimes we lose sight of them as we age. The remarkable thing is, the book is pictures alone—there are no words. Yet I never had to explain any part of the book—Balint's method of painting using open landscapes of washes and brushstrokes provides space for the reader to sit with the images and absorb and understand them. Bunny & Tree captures the passage of time in such a unique way—more like telling a story over a long walk. My son and I were led on long a journey together through a poetic allegory—all told using beautifully painted pictures and symbols that my son could fully understand. Stories like these use a magical language that is extremely powerful to children, and leave an imprint on who we are and how we go about the rest of our lives. We all remember reading Where the Wild Things Are or The Giving Tree or perhaps seeing the films of Miyzaki. Bunny and Tree speaks to us in much the same way—silently powerful, charmingly beautiful and forever memorable. I won't ever forget this book. It is a deeply powerful allegory, deceptively simple yet dense with messages and illustrated with stunningly beautiful paintings—an absolute joy for readers to explore young or old. Thanks for sharing this with the world, Balint. It is needed." —Illustrator Brian Rea BOOKSELLER REVIEWSA Petite Librairie Drawn & Quarterly (Montréal, QC) Best Children's Book of 2023!“This gorgeous, wordless picture book features 184 pages of stunning hand-painted watercolor illustrations… The perfect addition to any collector's library! And not just your young readers' but for any art connoisseur!” —Books of Wonder (New York, NY)A Greenlight Bookstore Holiday Pick! “A beautifully drawn folktale... Told without a single word on the page, this is a great gift for any age, from your 3-year-old niece in desperate need of a new bedtime story to your 33-year-old best friend looking for something impressive and aesthetically pleasing to display on their coffee table. Imaginative, interpretative, and downright stunning, you can't go wrong.“ —Ashli, Greenlight Bookstore (Brooklyn, NY)“Though I adore the written word, there is a magic in the ability of a wordless picture book to take our imaginations to a place of connection and meaning of our own interpretation… A fantastical journey of discovery and transformation… The visual storytelling reminds us that everything in the world is connected and that together we can find our way.” —Interabang Books (Dallas, TX)“We’re just going to say it: Bunny & Tree is a masterpiece of children’s storytelling… Tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a bunny and a tree through illustrations alone, enveloping the reader in a rich world of narrative imagery. We love it!” —Oblong Books (Hudson Valley, NY)“We are enamored with this gorgeous all-ages storybook… Absolutely enchanting.” —Spectator Books (Oakland, CA)The Shelf Editions Pick for September! “A wonderful wordless piece of art and an epic tale of friendship and adventure… This book is a wild ride of friendship and adventure, full of imagination and emotion. It’s really a feast for the eyes and soul, one to pore over.“ —Shelf Editions (Lincoln, UK)“Oh, what a magnificent book! Bunny & Tree is a wordless book by Balint Zsako, with the most stunning atmospheric illustrations that are imbued with such sensitivity, and which tell the tale beauitfully! … This sweet and tender story about friendship and adventure will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.“ —Tales for Tadpoles (Dublin, Ireland)

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Book Synopsis"A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering." Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsNo matter how quiet it is, you've got a voice, Storm. You should use it to speak up for yourself.Storm has never liked to stand out from the crowd, but ever since she started Year 7, her life has been full of people telling her she needs to speak up, make friends and be more like her popular big brother.Then Storm breaks a school record, and finds herself the new star of the athletics team. But as she's thrust into the spotlight, her home life and friendships start spiralling out of control, and it's time for Quiet Storm to show that she has something to say.A tender, empowering novel about family, friendship and finding confidence in who you are.Trade ReviewA tender 10+ novel about the challenges of shyness in the bold world of school. * The Guardian *A captivating story about shyness and strength, reassuring and empowering. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *I loved Quiet Storm! Kimberly has captured exactly how I felt at that age. I'm so happy for all those quiet children who will finally feel more powerful and see their place in the world. * Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher *

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Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller with three starred reviews?now under development as a feature film franchise!Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson.Exiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad?s ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle?s clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades.Freshly recruited into Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, Conrad endures rigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet?a brutal final challenge that pits Conrad?s skyship crew against the very terrors that orphaned him. As Conrad competes in the lowest of stations, he overhears whispers of rebellion in the dark. Conrad had never known anything existed below the toxic black clouds of the Skylands . . . until now.Grab your copy of Book One of the Above the Black trilogy and immerse yourself in a richly detailed dystopia, where failing to rise will most certainly mean your fall. Chock-full with epic, edge-of-your-seat battles, nail-biting twists, and bonds of brotherhood, this action-packed series starter is reminiscent of Attack on Titan and will appeal to fans of Red Rising. A captivatingly wild ride to keep you up late at night as you race toward the finish!A Kids? Indie Next List Selection A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A BookPage Best Book of the YearA Reactor Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H A Goodreads Most Anticipated Young Adult Book

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Book SynopsisTrue-Crime obsessed Paige, and her family, move across the Atlanticto her father's eerie hometown, and it's not long before she uncoversthe town's dark history - a string of unsolved murders anddisappearances in the 90s. Will Paige solve a quarter-of-a-centurymystery, or will she be the next target?!

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Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.

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Book SynopsisCaldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit – with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author’s note – The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.Trade ReviewA dark, delectable adventure. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale about a runaway girl and a talking skull, who befriend each other, and a threatening headless skeleton. Klassen’s images make astonishing use of light and dark, especially in his rosy-fingered dawn. -- Nicollette Jones * The Sunday Times *Beautiful, heartwarming, funny, and only very mildly spooky. If anyone can turn an obscure Middle-European folk fable into a bestseller, it’s Klassen. -- Tristram Saunders * Daily Telegraph *Klassen’s deadpan humour and shadowy illustration combine to darkly chilling effect as he harnesses the power of traditional storytelling. Brilliant. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *“This is a delicious little horror, inspired by a Tyrolean folk tale, about a lonely, abandoned skull who plays host to a very brave little girl. It has surprises, a clever wit and some knockout illustrations.” * Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisLet’s count with the Numberblocks! Learn to recognise numbers 1 to 10 and start counting with this fun and colourfulboard book.

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Book SynopsisThe Baddies are the meanest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They adore being bad and fight over who is the nastiest. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits, but will they succeed?

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Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.During their confrontation with the two mystery Trainers, Henry and Casey receive assistance from Piers, the Gym Leader of Spikemuth. After discovering that someone they already know is working behind-the-scenes with the two rival Trainers, Henry and Casey head to Rose Tower to discover the truth about their adversaries.Will the Darkest Day descend upon the Galar region?!

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Book SynopsisThis delightful sticker book introduces little children to the school day, including the journey to school, taking the register and break time, as well as music, art and PE class. With lots of stickers to add to every page, children will love interacting with the school environment and learning all about what they can expect when they start school.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BOOKTRUST STORYTIME PRIZE 2020 This is Owl. Have you met? No? Well let me introduce you… With flaps and interactive play, this humorous title will have you clapping and flapping along!

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Book SynopsisMeet Captain Quasar Gordon - the coolest astronaut around!Build your astronaut LEGO® minifigure and his space rover before blasting off to join him and his crew on their latest cosmic mission.Complete the puzzles, read the story and enjoy the fun comics. It’s out of this world!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisTeam up with the awesome LEGO® Jurassic World™ heroes in this dinosaur-packed sticker activity book. Tackle the tasks, complete the missions and round up the escaped dinosaurs to collect sticker rewards from the park’s very own staff!Jurassic World Dominion © 2023 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisThis tender and timeless read-along book celebrates the lifelong bond between parent and child in beautiful illustrations.The moment that you came alongmy heart grew mighty, fierce and strong,and everything just fell from view.All that I could see was you . . .Because You're Mine, from bestselling and beloved author Nancy Tillman, takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old.

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Book SynopsisThe earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember . . .Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favourites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange beasts known as 'screechers'. The villagers of Perchance call them pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a vital role in the complicated web of nature.Lately, though, nature has seemed angry indeed. Perchance has been cursed with fires and mudslides, droughts and fevers, and even the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, has dwindled. For as long as anyone can remember, the tiny animals have overwintered in shimmering bubble nests perched atop blue willow trees, drawing tourists from far and wide. This year, however, not a single hummingbear has returned to Perchance, and no one knows why.When a handmade birthday gift brings unexpected magic to Willodeen and her new friend, Connor, she's determined to speak up for the animals she loves, and perhaps even uncover the answer to the mystery of the missing hummingbears.A timely and timeless tale about our fragile earth, and one girl's fierce determination to make a difference.

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Book SynopsisAge range 13 to 18 A brand new contemporary fantasy world from the New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series, Susan Dennard. Hemlock Falls isn't like other towns. It's not on a map, cell phones don't work there, and you might find a ghost-deer grazing at midnight. It's also inhabited by the Luminaries, an ancient order charged with guarding the nearby forest. Each night, when nightmares rise, only the Luminaries stand between humanity and these monsters bent on devastation - one clan for each night of the week. Fourteen orders around the globe. Winnie (of the Wednesday clan) desperately wants to reclaim her family's standing within the Luminaries. In the four years since her dad was caught as a witch, her family has lived as outcasts. Winnie's solution? Pass the hunter trials. Then her family will be welcomed in again. During the first trial, however, Winnie is severely outmatched by the forest's nightmares. So when a new, unknown monster slaughters a banshee and everyone assumes Winnie did the slaughtering, she doesn't correct them. Realising she will never survive the final two trials, Winnie seeks help from her gorgeous exfriend, Jay Friday, who is no longer a baby-faced boy but the best hunter in Hemlock Falls. As Winnie's lies start to pile up around her and bodies start to pile up from the new nightmare, she must protect Hemlock Falls, protect her family's new status, and protect her heart from a former friend with brutal secrets of his own.

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Book SynopsisMeet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography!From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes's cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges.Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and fields his way to being one of the greatest cricketers of all time as well as an inspirational England captain.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Virat KohliMitchell StarcHeather Knight

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Book SynopsisFrom beloved author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Family, the final instalment in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby.Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can't help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle and his own twin.In the tradition of timeless classics like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, the one and only Katherine Applegate has crafted a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, unforgettable final foray into the world of Ivan, the world's favorite silverback.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new puzzle book contains over 100 brain games for 10-year-olds. From mazes and search-and-find challenges to number codes and futoshiki games, it’s packed with activities to keep brains busy. Written by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.Also available in the series:Brain Games for Clever Kids® 8 Year Olds, Brain Games for Clever Kids® 9 Year Olds plus 25 other titles, including Brain Games for Clever Kids®, Maths Games for Clever Kids® and Wordsearches for Clever Kids®.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new puzzle book contains over 100 brain games for 8-year-olds. From spot the differences and sudoku challenges to mazes and picture codes, it’s packed with activities to keep brains busy. Written by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.Also available in the series:Brain Games for Clever Kids® 9 Year Olds, Brain Games for Clever Kids® 10 Year Olds plus 25 other titles, including Brain Games for Clever Kids®, Maths Games for Clever Kids® and Wordsearches for Clever Kids®.

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Book SynopsisDESTINY IS HERE ... Jarell is the hero Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors,needs and he must return if he is to stop the sorcererIkala from gaining power. Jarell and his friends journey to Sky Cityto find what they need to defeat their enemy. But danger liesahead...

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Book Synopsis Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history Trade Review‘Filled with laugh-out-loud incidents and riotous mishaps, The Blunders follows the hilarious escapades of the titular upper-class family in their crumbling stately home’ Waterstones, Best Books of the Year PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times

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Book SynopsisA powerful, authentic verse novel exploring a teen boy's experience with disordered eating, charting the successes and setbacks of his journey toward recovery.Jake feels alone at school and alone at home. Some days it feels like the only people who understand him is the poet Emily Dickinson and Jake''s beloved grandma. But there is also the Voice inside him, louder than any other, who professes to know him best of all.The one that says You have me.The Voice is loud enough to drown out everything else, even the hunger Jake feels, until his mom intervenes and sends him to Whispering Pines.Here Jake will learn how to confront the loneliness inside him, and find out who he is and what he has to live for. That is, if he can quiet the Voice...Told in succinct and powerful verse, this novel is a stunning and wholly authentic expression of a young man finding the will and the power to wrest control from the intrusive thoughts that crowd his mind

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Book SynopsisSailor York and the daring recruits of Explorer Academy uncover an elusive animal-smuggling ring in the first electrifying book in this new five-book series.Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor’s older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister’s sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being surrounded by close friends and teachers who she has traveled the world with, Sailor’s never felt less sure of herself. As the recruits face puzzling obstacles and try to follow complex clues, Sailor realizes there’s only one thing that could save her sister in time: revealing her own deepest secret.

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Book SynopsisBeloved by fans across the globe, The Secret Garden explores the coming-of-age story of a little girl determined to bring a mysterious garden--and her uncle''s broken heart--back to life. This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector''s edition featuring: A beautiful, high-end hardcover with Laci Fowler''s distinctive hand-painted art and embossing/debossing treatments to bring the art to life Story details are incorporated into the cover art as surprise finds for the consummate fan Decorative interior pages containing quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle''s great house with nearly one hundred rooms, she finds it full of secrets. Her uncle keeps himself locked up, and at night Mary hears the sound of crying echoing down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are her only escape. Then one day Mary di

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Book SynopsisThe creator of best-selling coloring book series The Beauty of Horror, Alan Robert, brings the iconic creatures of the Universal Classic Monsters films to life in this new coloring book for adults. Add your own artistic touch to Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Mummy, and more in Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book.Relish in the haunting spirit of classic movie monsters with more than 60 pages of detailed, terrifying illustrations of spine-chilling characters and horrifying moments from the legendary Universal Pictures monster films. Color in frightening scenes of Henry Frankenstein and Fritz horrifying resurrection of The Monster; Imhotep’s rise from the dead; Bela’s dramatic, harrowing fortunes; and more! Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book features all-new illustrations by Alan Robert, best-selling coloring book artist of the Beauty of Horror coloring book series, inspired by iconic films, from <

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Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.As Henry and Opal’s battle wages on in Ballonlea, Gym Leader Raihan infiltrates the Hammerlocke Energy Plant to investigate a strange occurrence there. Then, Casey must battle Opal for her own Gym challenge. Is there really a Dynamaxed Pokémon in the Route 9 Tunnel?!

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