Children & Teen Books
Templar Publishing The Midnight Panther
Book SynopsisA stunning fable from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Spy School at Sea
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£8.54
Abrams I Am Me
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewText and illustrations, featuring graceful, energetic linework, will draw a wide audience. . .upbeat and inviting. * Kirkus Reviews *
£10.79
Abrams Outer Banks Dead Break
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA summery, surf-filled mystery sure to entertain fans of the show. * Kirkus *
£12.59
Gecko Press The Observologist: A handbook for mounting very
Book SynopsisA highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet. An observologist knows that there are extraordinary things to be found in even the most ordinary places. The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop. But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are. Facts combine with comics, detailed illustrations, science and funny stories in this unique, warm and fascinating account of the small things all around us. Graphic and comic illustrations with funny talking insects make this a playful and informative book for 7- to 11-year-olds and one to be treasured in the classroom. Giselle Clarkson has a comics and conservation background. Through her unique sensibility you’ll find that once you start thinking small, there’s no limit to what you can notice—right under your nose.Trade Review"A charming work sure to spark a lifelong habit of looking closely at the natural world." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A magnum opus—Giselle has a great ability to see the world from a child’s perspective." -- Radio New Zealand“The ultimate boredom-buster and a wholesome antidote to the digital world…teaches young readers to embrace curiosity, show patience and care for their environment in unexpected ways.”"A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious." -- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, UK"A carefully curated museum for all ages." -- The Sapling, New Zealand"All-encompassing." -- The Listener, 50 Best Kids' Books of 2023"With lots of useful pieces of information, you can dip in and out and learn something new each time." -- National Library of New Zealand, Best Children's Books of 2023Table of ContentsObservology: The Study of Looking Principles of Observology Preparing for Observology Keeping Things Orderly (Taxonomy) Scientific Names Observological Instruments An Observologist's Introduction to Invertebrates (Anatomy) A Damp Corner Slugs and Snails Fungi Wood lice Centipedes vs Millipedes Ponds and Long-standing Puddles Things to Spot at Night Patience Pavement Ants Birdwatching without Birds Collections Lichen Phenology Droppings and Eggs Worms A Weedy Patch Bees Common Wasp vs Honey Bee Wasps Things to Fiddle With Wet Days Growing Up as an Insect Caterpillars Seeds Notable Leaves Behind the Curtains Cockroaches Flies Aural Observology Spiders Moths Moth vs Butterfly How to Get a Fly to Go Outside How to Hide in Plain Site Save a Worm Sneak Up on a Bug Help an Exhausted Bee Relocate a Spider Save a Moth from Drowning Final Exam Index
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers CoComelon Pocket Library
Book Synopsis JJ can travel with you with this CoComelon pocket library containing six mini board books!
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Mathematics for Beginners
Book SynopsisThis book WON'T test your mental maths or teach you countless ways to find x. It WILL show you just how fascinating maths can be. Can maths make people rich? Can formulas predict which sports teams will win more games? Can equations explain the mysteries of the universe? The short answer to all these is YES. This book explores and explains the ways that the tools of mathematics help people make sense of the world around them, predict the future and, just maybe, how to make life itself better.Table of ContentsWhat is maths?What is maths for?How do you do maths?Chapter 1: The beginning of mathsWhat did the first numbers look like, and what did people use them for?Chapter 2: NumbersNumber shapes, number patterns, prime numbers and numbers that go on and on and on...to infinity.Chapter 3: Shapes and measuringHow and why people use the tools of mathematics to describe the shapes of everything, from everyday objects to the entire universe.Chapter 4: How maths is shownMaking graphs, drawing diagrams and using pictures to explain the world better, and to help solve problems.Chapter 5: Prove itIn mathematics, you can find an answer to a problem and know for certain that it is correct. But how? With a PROOF.Chapter 6: Probability and statisticsMaths can tell you the truth and predict the future - up to a point. How does it do this, and how can you spot when people are (mis)using maths to lie?Chapter 7: Maths, computers and the futureNo mathematics, no computers. But what kind of maths do people use to make computers works?Chapter 8: Mathematical modelsDescribing real-world problems with maths to give insights into future weather, profits, and even human behavior.What's next?Jobs in mathsGlossaryIndexAcknowledgements
£9.49
Sweet Cherry Publishing Alphablocks A-Z: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Book SynopsisAn official lift-the-flap board book for Alphablocks, one of the most-watched shows on Cbeebies! Learn and play with the Alphablocks! This fun lift-the-flap book helps young children to recognise letters A to Z, use phonics skills to blend letters and build words, and match letters to sounds. Perfect for early learners aged 3+ years.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe ultimate children's story ever * David Walliams *
£7.59
Hachette Book Group USA Star Wars Stories Of Jedi And Sith
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£14.44
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Its a Cats World Coloring Book
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£6.62
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Princess: Tear Off Colouring
Book SynopsisJoin the Disney Princesses in this wonderful colouring book, which features over 30 enchanting tear-off pages
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Yolk
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£12.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Incy Wincy Spider
Book SynopsisIncy Wincy Spider is a timeless classic rhyme that always sells, and in this title children can sing along to the tune as they read - a perfect combo
£7.59
Unbound The Unwinding: and other dreamings
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2021 Kate Greenaway Medal'A quiet masterpiece . . . a love story, a hope story, a story out of time, out of stricture, out of the narrow artificial bounds by which we try to contain the wild wonderland of reality because we are too frightened to live wonder-stricken' Maria Popova, Brain Pickings'The tales feel like half-remembered dreams, peopled with fairytale characters and magnificent creatures' Rebecca Armstrong, i Paper Best Books of 2020'A powerful spell book to make the sleepless fall into slumber and the agitated calm' i Paper'A lyrical and enchanting collection' ScotsmanThis book is not meant to be read from cover to cover. It is a book for dreamers. Slight of word, rich of image, its purpose is to ease the soul.The paintings between these covers were worked in the between times, an unwinding of the soul, when the pressures of work were too much. Dreams and wishes are the inspiration at times like this. Threaded through the curious world of The Unwinding are words, slight and lyrical. Their aim is to set the reader’s mind adrift from the troubles of our times, into peaceful harbours where imagination can stretch, where quiet reflection can bring peace.The Unwinding is designed to be a companion, a talisman to be turned to again and again and a place of respite from an increasingly frantic and complex world.Trade Review 'A quiet masterpiece . . . a love story, a hope story, a story out of time, out of stricture, out of the narrow artificial bounds by which we try to contain the wild wonderland of reality because we are too frightened to live wonder-stricken' Maria Popova, Brain Pickings 'The tales feel like half-remembered dreams, peopled with fairytale characters and magnificent creatures' Rebecca Armstrong, i Paper Best Books of 2020 'A powerful spell book to make the sleepless fall into slumber and the agitated calm' i Paper 'A lyrical and enchanting collection' Scotsman
£13.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Florence Nightingale
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Florence Nightingale tells the story of the nurse and healthcare reformer. Trade Review“The social reformer and trailblazing nurse joins the market-leading biography series. Harry Houdini is the other new title this month.” * The Bookseller *
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Bing The Rainybow Song Singalong Sound Book
Book SynopsisPress the button and sing along to the tune of the Rainybow Song with Bing!Sing along to the Rainybow Song and learn the colours of the rainbow in this fantastic board book. Little Bingsters will love pressing the big button and singing along to the musicBased on the Rainybow Song on YouTube.Trade Review“Beautiful book with lovely bright pictures. My little boy will love this!” “Great book for a huge Bing fan! My daughter loves reading this.” “Lovely book. Big hit with my son!”
£7.59
Templar Publishing Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers
Book Synopsis** WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 AND LONG-LISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2019**Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too.Trade ReviewThis lively, illustrated guide to 20 of the world's most impressive explorers, past and present, is a joyful read for those aged seven and up. * National Geographic Traveller *A Book about adventurers that seems like an adventure to read. A lovely mix of illustration styles and exciting comic strips that made me hungry to turn the page. * Teach Primary *It's easy to see why it made the Education Awards shortlist. * Writers Know How *
£9.89
Pan Macmillan The Cheerleaders: A Dark and Twisty Thriller That
Book SynopsisThe Cheerleaders is Kara Thomas' edge-of-your-seat thriller about an eerie sequence of seemingly unrelated events that leaves five cheerleaders dead.'Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing' - Karen McManus, author of One of Us Is LyingThere are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook.First there was the car accident – two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night.Then the murders happened – two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know why he did it.Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost.That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. After she discovers the letters in her stepdad's desk, unearths an ancient phone, and meets a strange new friend at school, Monica can't just move on.There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe.Trade ReviewSharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing -- Karen McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us is LyingGripping from start to finish . . . with twists that left me shocked -- Victoria Aveyard, New York Times-bestselling author of Red QueenYou'll be up all night tearing through the pages * BUSTLE *This deliciously deceptive thriller . . . is a must-have * SLJ *A dark, twisty thriller tapping into the current trend for cheerleading * The Bookseller *
£8.54
mineditionUS Why?
Book SynopsisA frog finds a beautiful flower and picks it for himself. When a mouse sees him with it, his jealousy overcomes him, and he swipes it. Frog�s friends come to his aid and chase the mouse away. But before the frogs can celebrate, Mouse�s friends return for a counter-attack. Before long the conflict has devolved into a full-scale frog-mouse war. By the end of it, all either side can ask is: why? This seemingly simple book tackles an important subject and will be an invaluable way to talk to young children about conflict and warfare.Trade Review“A gentle—yet powerful—way to start a discussion about conflict, escalation, and the consequences of war.” — Parents magazineA National Council of Social Studies Notable Trade Book “Even the youngest reader will quickly grasp the point of Popov's forceful allegory.” —Publishers Weekly “Makes a powerful point about the cycle of violence that seems to dominate the headlines." —Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, readbrightly.com"Outstanding, thought-provoking book makes clear the absurdity and senseless destructive nature of war." —Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy (nationally syndicated column)“…shows, to great effect, how conflicts can grow out of petty disagreements….a book that children and adults alike can connect with.” — Through the Looking Glass
£14.39
Usborne Publishing Whos up in the Air
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.
£8.24
HarperCollins Publishers The Society for Soulless Girls
Book Synopsis'TWISTY, SEXY, SMART ' Kiran Millwood-HargraveA MODERN GOTHIC GEM' Samantha ShannonOH SO ROMANTIC' Alexandra ChristoAS SEDUCTIVE AS IT IS SINISTER' Kate DunnTHE SAPPHIC DARK ACADEMIA OF DREAMS Francesca MayA dark academia thriller romance with a supernatural twist. From the winner of the Comedy Women in Print PrizeTen years ago, four students lost their lives in the infamous North Tower murders at the elite Carvell College of Arts, forcing Carvell to close its doors.Now Carvell is reopening, and fearless student Lottie is determined to find out what really happened. But when her roommate, Alice, stumbles upon a sinister soul-splitting ritual hidden in Carvell's haunted library, the North Tower claims another victim.Can Lottie uncover the truth before the North Tower strikes again? Can Alice reverse the ritual before her monstrous alter ego consumes her? And can they stop flirting for literally fifteen seconds in order to do this?Exploring possession and ambition, lust and bloodlusTrade Review’A twisty, sexy, smart haunting of a book, full of eloquent rage’ – Kiran Millwood-Hargrave ‘An intimate exploration of women’s anger, bladed with mystery and sapphic desire. Laura Steven has cut a modern Gothic gem, leaving room for glints of her trademark humour’ – Samantha Shannon ‘A fast-paced feminist horror, that manages to be oh-so-romantic and oh-so-haunting all at once’ – Alexandra Christo, bestselling author of TO KILL A KINGDOM ‘As seductive as it is sinister’ – Kate Dunn ‘Dark, clever and filled to the brim with feminist rage, Steven has crafted the sapphic dark academia of dreams – and of nightmares’ – Francesca May
£8.54
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Grade 6 Fractions
Book SynopsisIn this workbook, children gain foundational skills for calculating fractions. Sections on greatest common factor and lowest common multiple prepare children for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, as well as multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.Topics Covered in this Book:-Reducing fractions to lowest possible denominator-Factors and multiples-Greatest common factor (GCF)-Lowest common multiple (LCM)-Addition & subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators-Multiplication & division of fractions and mixed numbers-Changing decimals into fractions-Calculations with three fractions
£8.54
Barefoot Books Ltd Build a Story Cards Magical Castle
Book SynopsisSpark imaginations with 36 colorful wordless cards, featuring artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Miriam Latimer! Kids will delight in piecing together creative stories about dragons, castles, magic potions and more. Includes instructions for more than 30 games designed by an education specialist to teach children basic storytelling and writing skills, with a focus on social-emotional learning.
£11.87
Usborne Publishing Ltd Pirate Sticker Book
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewA swashbuckler that children will love. * The Sun *
£7.59
Larrikin House My Shadow is Pink
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£8.06
Enchanted Lion Books What Do You Know?
Book SynopsisWhat Do You Know? is an introspective, poetic picture book about the acts of questioning and listening. Asked by Love itself, the questions wonder aloud, seeking the knowing of an array of very different, yet interconnected, entities and beings. Instead of pointing and naming, here the asker seeks to know the world by listening to it. Tell me, land, farmer, well, rock, fruit bat, courage––what do you know? Across these pages, children will wonder at what we can learn, when we open ourselves up to listening to the world.Trade Review“Fields draws as if setting down memories or dreams, with forms that repeat: people and birds with downcast gazes, bears with great claws, landscapes that undulate like ocean waves. Employing incantatory lines that conjure flame-like warmth and reverence, Girmay and Fields acknowledge the kind of knowing that’s older than books.” — Publishers Weekly “[In] this lyrical exploration of the world, ... the musings are philosophical, ecological, poetic, and even sociological in nature. ... Both text and art seem intentionally open-ended, leaving space for readers to extend meaning in their own ways, making it a fitting writing prompt for students (of all ages). Slightly muted, earth-toned illustrations feature flowing lines—from the multicolored furrows of a farmer’s plowed field to the rays of light in a starry night sky—that compel page turns. A contemplative, enigmatic exploration of life on planet Earth.” — Kirkus Reviews “A sweeping, complex and mysterious vision of love... Here, love is the protagonist who, in poetic and enigmatic text, wanders about asking questions of people, animals and even rocks... With soft lines and smudged colors, Ms. Fields’s pictures have a dreamlike quality... What Do You Know? is an indirect mechanism for delivering love to readers ages 5-8, but with its varied scenes and characters, it fosters a sense of the wondrous width of the world and the connections between seemingly disparate things in it.” — Wall Street Journal “Created by two sisters, this picture book… celebrates the wild diversity of life on earth but also the connection to wonder and mystery around us. The book is simple yet deeply profound, offering hope in darkness, the breath of whales and bears, and the magnificence of change even if it takes millennia… The writing is gentle and responsive, allowing each scenario to stand unique but also part of the whole. The art is bold and simple… It invites us to see the beauty in laundry on an urban line, the marvel of goats on cliffs, and the profound black of a starlit night. Gorgeous, deep and full of marvels.” — Waking Brain Cells “This is a truly beautiful picture book with text based on the last line of Sharon Olds amazing and haunting poem ‘Looking at Them Asleep.’ ‘When love comes to me and says What do you know, I say This girl, this boy.’ In What Do You Know?, Love comes to a honey bee, a farmer, a historian, volcanic ash, a rock and more, and asks the question. Each person or object gives a thoughtful and honest answer giving the reader a mini-lesson in patience, guidance, understanding, balance and joy.” —Youth Services Book Review
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Penultimate Peril
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
£7.19
Pan Macmillan The Snail and the Whale
Book Synopsis"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day!This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.Trade ReviewIf bestsellers were decided upon by the number of prestigious awards a book had won then this one, with echoes of Edward Lear would be the blockbuster of all time. Julia really is a past-master of rhyme whilst Axel’s illustrations complement the text quite brilliantly. * LoveReading4Kids *With its catchy, incantatory rhymes, the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a favourite for reading aloud. * The Independent *
£7.59
Annick Press Ltd The Paper Bag Princess
Book SynopsisThis bestselling modern classic features a princess who rescues a very snootyand ungratefulprince.
£4.44
Child's Play International Ltd Pocket Frog
Book SynopsisA sturdy die cut book just right for tiny hands and parents' pockets, each in the "pocket Pals" series shows favorite animals and its activities. The frogs have a great time hiding in a flowerpot and snagging some of the juicy flies that are passing by.
£3.80
Little Tiger Press Group Pooh! Is That You, Bertie?
Book SynopsisBertie likes making smells. When he trumps it makes his mum cross, embarrasses his dad, upsets his gran and offends his sister. But they all have a secret – and Bertie knows it! Sequel to the bestselling Dirty Bertie, this hilarious book and its naughty noises will have little ones in stitches. A brilliantly funny bedtime story, jam-packed with parp-tastic humour.
£7.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Manga)
Book SynopsisAn unemployed otaku has just reached the lowest point in his life. He wants nothing more than the ability to start over, but just as he thinks it may be possible… he gets hit by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant’s body in a strange new world of swords and magic. His identity now is Rudeus Greyrat, yet he still retains the memories of his previous life. Reborn into a new family, Rudeus makes use of his past experiences to forge ahead in this fantasy world as a true prodigy, gifted with maturity beyond his years and a natural born talent for magic. With swords instead of chopsticks, and spell books instead of the internet, can Rudeus redeem himself in this wondrous yet dangerous land?
£9.89
Henry Holt & Company Inc Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Book SynopsisAs trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colours, everyone knows - autumn is on its way! Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. Glorious, evocative Illustrations portray this childlike conversation, saying goodbye to summer and welcoming autumn.
£12.99
Scholastic Fighting Fantasy Return to Firetop Mountain
Book SynopsisThe evil sorcerer, Zagor, was thought to be defeated: but by thepower of dark sorcery, he has risen from the dead to re-take hisseat in forbidding Firetop Mountain and wreak revenge. YOU, the hero,must put an end to his reign of terror, once and for all!
£8.20
Nosy Crow Ltd Sing Along With Me! Hickory Dickory Dock
Book SynopsisAn adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler! As evening falls and the old clockmaker shuts up his shop for the night, a crew of cheeky mice emerge and get up to all sorts of fun. A funny and entertaining story for toddlers to sing along with!There are loads of titles to collect . . . Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat . . . and many more!
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide
Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale – and bring the story to life!What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world, help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away – hooray!With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book
£6.99
Enchanted Lion Books Telephone Tales
Book SynopsisEvery night, at nine o’clock, wherever he is, Mr. Bianchi, an accountant who often has to travel for work, calls his daughter and tells her a bedtime story. But since it's still the 20th century world of pay phones, each story has to be told in the time that a single coin will buy. Reminiscent of Scheherazade and One Thousand and One Nights, Gianni Rodari’s Telephone Tales is composed of many stories––in fact, seventy short stories, with one for each phone call. Each story is set in a different place and a different time, with unconventional characters and a wonderful mix of reality and fantasy. One night, it’s a carousel so beloved by children that an old man finally sneaks on to understand why, and as he sails above the world, he does. Or, it’s a land filled with butter men, roads paved with chocolate, or a young shrimp who has the courage to do things in a different way from what he's supposed to do. Awarded the Hans Christian Anderson Award in 1970, Gianni Rodari is widely considered to be Italy’s most important children’s author of the 20th century. Newly re-illustrated by Italian artist Valerio Vidali (The Forest), Telephone Tales entertains, while questioning and imagining other worlds.Winner of the 2021 Batchelder Award and the 2020 Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s English Translation PrizeTrade Review“The stories range in tone from the fanciful to the absurd to the philosophical. What they have in common is brevity—Bianchi ‘couldn’t afford to make extended long-distance phone calls’—and a subversive quality that would seem to reflect the author’s communist leanings ... All sorts of imaginative leaps take place in this handsome book” —Wall Street Journal"There are a lot of stories to love in this Italian export. Rodari is a master storyteller; his imagination knows no bounds from runaway noses, buildings made of ice cream, magical carousels, and an elevator to the stars. Each story is thoughtful and well constructed as Rodari plays delightfully with different themes." —School Library Journal"Gianni Rodari is considered the most innovative Italian children's writer of the 20th century. His countless stories and rhymes tend to end well, but in the teeth of evidence. Telephone Tales offers 68 of them ably translated by Antony Shugaar with illustrations by Valerio Vidali... For Rodari, the children's story is always an act of generosity which favors a process of initiation and liberation." —The London Review of Books
£16.46
Cassava Republic Press Princess Arabella is a Big Sister
Book SynopsisThe newest title in the popular Princess Arabella series! Princess Arabella can't wait to have a younger sibling to play with. But what would be most fun- a brother or a sister? Sisters seem great... until she meets Prince Mimoen's sister. A brother then? Princess Ling's brothers seem like too much trouble! What do Mum and Dad have in store for Princess Arabella?
£12.52
Hawthorn Press Keeping up with Findus
Book SynopsisFindus the talking cat challenges old man Pettson to beat him at various physical activities - stand on his head, climb trees, scare the hens, but Findus wins every time. However there is one thing Pettson can do better than Findus!
£9.49
Walker Books Ltd Darkly
Book SynopsisWhat would you kill for?The New York Times bestselling author of Night Film spins a twisted web in this masterful YA psychological thriller about the dark legacy of a notorious games designer.A seemingly ordinary high school student. A mysterious summer internship. And a legendary games designer, now dead.When an ad for an internship with the Louisiana Veda Foundation appears, Arcadia ''Dia'' Gannon rushes to apply. Veda''s game-making empire, Darkly, was renowned for its ingenious and terrifying games back in the day and Dia is as obsessed with them as anyone.The remaining games are priced like highly sought-after works of art, with the rarest and most notorious commanding tens of millions of dollars at auction. Now, Dia is thrust into the enigmatic heart of the operation. But who are these other interns? Why do they all seem to have something to hide? And why was she really chosen? It soon becomes clear that this summer will be
£13.49
Simon & Schuster Ltd Skandar and the Chaos Trials
Book SynopsisHEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the st
£7.59
Tommy Nelson We Are the Gardeners
Book SynopsisTeach children that the greatest rewards come from patience, hard work, and learning from mistakes!In the #1 New York Times bestseller We Are the Gardeners, Joanna Gaines and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything), and all of the knowledge they gain along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned to grow a happy, successful garden. We Are the Gardeners is a whimsical picture book perfect for: Ages 4-8 Parents, libraries, classroom story times, and discussions focusing on springtime and gardening Households that enjoy watching HGTV''s Fixer Upper Young children and families interested in gardening and plants After reading, children will learn:Trying something new isn''t always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greTrade ReviewPlants and flowers may grow with abandon in nature, but gardening is no easy task. In this book about learning from failure, one family discovers what it takes to care for many kinds of plants. Four children want to see a small potted fern grow; they water it, give it plenty of sun, and even talk to it. Before long, however, the fern perishes owing to its less than ideal conditions. The children turn to the library and read as much as they can about what ferns need to thrive. They try again with a second fern, and they do much better, adding more plants until their garden grows so vast that it needs to be moved outside. Readers will learn a great deal about gardens, from seeds to pollinators to soil dwellers. Even when it is hard or when things do not go as the children would like, they persevere in the face of adversity. Pastel-colored images evoke spring, bringing the garden to vibrant life. VERDICT Elementary school students learning about gardens and the importance of persistence will enjoy this story. * School Library Journal Online *The trials, tribulations, and joys of gardening are brought to light in this entertaining tale of one family's introduction to caring for indoor plants and using that know-how in a garden, from Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper fame. Beginning with a fern that dies after being over-loved and over-watered, four children and their parents study up on what plants require: light, water, and a bit of conversation. Once they feel ready, the family works together to design a fruit, vegetable, and flower garden. As the plot takes shape, the family gains knowledge about seeds, garden critters--both good (worms and ladybugs) and bad (aphids)--and pollinators, including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Though the family has some trouble with animals eating their produce, they remember that 'every failure or setback teaches us something.' Delicately detailed and engaging illustrations deftly follow the garden's progress. Packed with useful information in an easy-to-understand format, this will help children, and their adults, who wish to venture into the world of growing some of their own food and flowers. * Booklist *
£12.59
Firefly Press Ltd Feather
Book SynopsisWhen Huw's nan calls him Johnny - the name of her never-mentioned brother who disappeared in WWll, he realises things are changing. As Nan slips into dementia, Huw begins to discover things about his family past that he never could have imagined.
£7.59
Workman Publishing Everything You Need to Ace English Language in
Book SynopsisA second edition of the bestselling English Language Arts Big Fat Notebook updated to meet the needs of today's students.
£13.49
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc My Book of Numbers 1-30
Book SynopsisOur UK Commonwealth Editions have been reexamined to see how they align with UK education standards. Kumon offers four titles that support the Early Years Learning Stage curriculum and four titles that support Key Stage 1 curriculum. Give your child an edge in education with Kumon Workbooks.
£8.54
Hyperion The Trials of Apollo Camp Jupiter ClassifiedAn
Book SynopsisIn this companion book to Rick Riordan''s best-selling Trials of Apollo series, bizarre things are happening throughout Camp Jupiter. To find out why, readers can consult the pages of this camper''s journal, which reveals the secrets of the Roman demigods'' training ground. It''s the February after Gaea''s defeat, and mysterious incidents are wreaking havoc throughout Camp Jupiter. If the Romans don''t figure out who--or what--is behind the episodes soon, the Twelfth Legion could implode. Suspicion falls on Claudia, the Fourth Cohort''s newest probatio. After all, the mischief started shortly after she stumbled into camp. Plus, she''s a daughter of Mercury, the god of thieves and tricksters. To find out whether she''s guilty or innocent, readers can delve into the pages of Claudia''s personal journal. Through her eyewitness accounts, they will visit the crime scenes--a row of seats in the Coliseum, an underground aqueduct tunnel, the strange staircase at the back of the principia--and see the bizarre events unfold. They''ll be right alongside Claudia when she discovers a secret so ancient that not even the lares know about it . . . a secret that holds the key to Camp Jupiter''s safety.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors A Shadow in RiverClan
Book SynopsisThe warrior cats leap off the page in their first-ever original full-color adventure—a stand-alone graphic novel set in the wild world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. When RiverClan fell under the rule of the vicious Tigerstar, Feathertail barely escaped with her life.
£10.44
