Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisTWO CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS ADVENTURES NOW IN FULL COLOUR! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school - and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! HIS TRUE IDENTITY IS SO SECRET, EVEN HE DOESN'T KNOW WHO HE IS! FIGHTING FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND ALL THINGS PRE-SHRUNK AND COTTONY!

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Book SynopsisVisually stunning, tactile, and mesmerizing, this graphic novel is a debut at the summit from a self-taught Argentinian visionary.Lorenzo isn’t happy about moving. But in his new room, he finds an old desk with what seems likes hundreds of drawers. Each even has its own smell! Deep inside the desk, he finds a book and begins to read. When he looks up, he sees all kinds of curious things. Has the book come to life? Or is it something else? This is a graphic novel about observation, imagination, and the many incredible lenses through which everyday experience might be perceived if you read.Guillermo Decurgez, “Decur,” was born in Rosario, Argentina in 1981. He is a self-taught cartoonist and illustrator, and the author of Merci!, Pipí cucú, Semillas 1, and Mi cajón favorito. His work has been published in the newspapers La Nación and La Posta Hoy, and in the magazines Orsai, Fierro, free lyrics, Ineditadas, and Ñ. He has also illustrated “Cents del globe 3,” the board game “The Switcher,” the “Mrs. Holle” stories, “El poroto mágico,” “The almost perfect crime,” and “Ivan, the Fool.” His paintings have been exhibited in France, Spain, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, La Rioja, Buenos Aires, and Rosario. Decur’s English-language graphic novel debut, When You Look Up, will published in 2020 from Enchanted Lion Books.

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Book SynopsisDiscover all you ever wanted to know about poo - and more - with Poo Bingo! Featuring 24 animals and their uniquely shaped poos, this is the bingo game to end all bingo games. Kids will delight in discovering that wombats poo in cubes and that penguins poo in squirts that come in different colours depending on what they''ve eaten! Be the first to fill your game card with animals and poos to win BINGO! Beautifully packaged, Poo Bingo is gorgeously illustrated by award-winning illustrator Claudia Boldt while also containing an informative booklet with all the things you wanted to know - and never dared to ask - about animals and their poos, written by Aidan Onn.Animals that are featured include: ants, bats, bears, beetles, cats, cows, elephants, horses, koalas, mice, penguins, pandas, rhinos, snails, vultures and many more. Did you know that the microscopic demodex mite (often called an eyelash mite because it lives on our faces) is the only creature (tha

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Book SynopsisTravel the world from ancient history to the present day in thisstunning gift book from the acclaimed creator of MYTH ATLAS. Explorefifteen extraordinary civilisations, with spectacular, action-packed'maps'. With quirky facts, humorous details and compellingstories, this is history at its most entertaining.

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Book SynopsisIt all starts with a crack that we can hardly see, It happens when we shout or if we disagree. But with every kindness that we care to show Something good and magical will begin to grow. Angry words cause a crack to open up, but find out what happens when kindness begins to blossom in this thought-provoking book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup. This beautifully illustrated, affirming picture picture book pairs poignant text with gorgeous illustrations to show us how the choices we make can bring us together or drive us apart. With vibrant artwork and peek-through pages, this is a story to treasure. Die-cuts let you peep through the pages to watch the story unfold and gentle text reinforces the inspiring message that kindness can grow something beautiful. Also available: Don't miss the full range of stunning picture books exploring social themes by Britta Teckentrup, including We Are Together, Under the Same Sky and A Happy Place. For more Britta Teckentrup books that focus on the natural world, don’t miss Moon, Tree, Bee, Sea and Home!

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Book SynopsisAn adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby bunny's day make this perfect for the very youngest readers.

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Book SynopsisThe migrants must leave the forest. Borders are crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones are lost. It takes such courage to reach the end. At last the journey is over and the migrants arrive. This is the new place. Through extraordinarily powerful images, Migrants narrates the journey of a group of animals that leaves behind a leafless forest. It is the story of a great and unique migration, a journey where borders must be crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones left behind. With forceful simplicity, Migrants shows us the courage migration takes. Death looms throughout the journey. And arriving may mean burying a portion of the past.Trade Reviewa great deal to discuss with older children and in classes. It is topical and moving exploring loss and hope as well as being a tribute to those who have to leave their homelands * Reading Time * this book is absolutely BRILLIANT ... I imagine this book being such a powerful tool in the classroom - one that could create and encourage some incredible learning opportunities for students. * MrLovesBookshelf - Instagram * Watanabe captures with grace both dignity and determination, and the brilliance of her art's hues against a velvety black backdrop gives the somber spreads great visual power * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize, now available in board format! Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can't keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale in WinterGrandma BirdAlso by Benji Davies: Trade Review"A future classic and a must have for the discerning picture book fan." * The Booksniffer *"The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child's need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book." * The ReadingZone *"The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out." * Library Mice *"I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It's just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!" * Being Mrs C *"Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved." * Love All Blogs *"Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words." * Droplets of Ink *

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Book SynopsisSomething smells good at 10 Pomegranate Street! Delicious, actually! In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. Mr Singh is making coconut dahl with his daughter while Maria mashes some avocados for her guacamole. Will everything be ready on time? Written and magnificently illustrated by Felicita Sala, this glorious celebration of community is filled with recipes from all over the world and simple instructions perfect for young chefs. Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is a visual feast to share and delight in. Trade Review‘A stunningly illustrated recipe book for kids (or anyone, really). It tells the story of different residents of a house cooking foods from around the world. Simply sweet.’ * Yotam Ottolenghi *‘Beautifully depicting an apartment building with people cooking food from all over the world … Really uplifting and charming.’ -- Nigella Lawson‘Part biography of an apartment block’s inhabitants, part children’s recipe book, each highly evocative illustration depicts a different resident or family in their kitchen preparing a dish ... the book is a wonderful celebration of multiculturalism and food bringing people together. It’s also a unique way to encourage independent readers who are would-be cooks.’ -- Imogen Carter * The Guardian *‘The world’s cuisines are brought together with some well-considered pencil strokes – a book for adults to drool over, as well as children.’ -- Amy Bryant * The Telegraph *‘This is such a lovely children’s book … with beautifully drawn recipes from green rice to salmorejo.’ -- Bee Wilson, author of The Way We Eat Now‘Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street works outside the kitchen, too. It is not only a recipe book, it is a heartwarming story about the global residents of number 10.’ -- Anna Shepard * Waitrose Weekend *‘Packed with simple recipes from around the world, this is the perfect gift for tiny budding cooks.’ -- Nina Pottell * Prima *‘There is much more to this book than recipes … Across these few recipes are so many new flavours or tastes I’d given up trying on my daughter … Felicita Sala, I salute you.’ -- Sophie Morris * i *‘Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street has been inspirational, allowing us to add several surprising new dishes to our weekly menu. The format offers an imaginative starting point for exploring a variety of ethnic cuisines.’ -- Sara Keating * The Irish Times *‘The book provides a fantastic tour of international cuisine and there is a lot to talk about in each apartment … An enchanting book that can be used in different ways.’ * Early Years Educator *‘One book has caught my eye this year – Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street by Felicita Sala. Although directed at children, the recipes are perfect for any family cooking. The drawings are beautiful.’ -- Julie Scrumptious * Sunday Mail *‘This lovely recipe book celebrates community, culture and food from around the world.’ * The Week Junior *‘A visual feast to share and delight in.’ * The Green Parent *‘A warm, beautifully illustrated celebration of community and culture, including simple recipes from around the world.’ * The Bookseller *‘What a delightful and unique cookbook for kids! … The illustrations are charming and colourful, and the recipes are delicious … This easy cookbook comes highly recommended for foodies of all ages. The food will taste even better when shared with family and friends!’ -- Angela Crocombe * Readings *‘One of the most beautiful books to land on our desks for a while.’ * City Kids *‘What a delectable treat of a picture book … this would be a wonderful book to share with a class as part of a project on food, or diversity and culture. The recipes are irresistible and children would enjoy finding out about their provenance as well as making them.’ -- Rachel Elvidge * Just Imagine *‘Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is bound to be a favourite in every child’s house, giving, as it does, ten recipes for delicious food to cook and share. It’s a beautifully illustrated book and the pleasure starts immediately you open the cover ... The deep, soft colours, the wonderful faces and rooms, are so detailed and interesting, it’s almost as if each picture is just waiting to be walked into ... A book to be kept.’ -- Gwen Grant * Armadillo *‘This delightfully illustrated children’s cookbook offers a global menu of dishes to share with friends, family, and neighbours … Combining simple, fresh flavours with recipes from around the world, this book will nourish and inspire budding cooks while whetting the appetites of their more experienced helpers.’ -- Susie Q * Susie’s Reviews and Giveaways *‘Every page in this book has detailed illustrations with simple recipes that the children can follow. It would be such fun to help the young ones to cook this food that comes from different places around the world.’ FOUR STARS * Good Reading *‘This eye-catching, mouth-watering cookbook beautifully evokes the joy of food and its power to unite.’ -- Frances Atkinson * Sydney Morning Herald *‘Delightful.’ * Child Magazine *‘Beautifully illustrated ... Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is not just a cookbook, however, and tells a charming, simple picture story perfect for bedtime with little ones ... Ultimately, the book is about breaking bread with friends to build strong communities.’ -- Camille Smith * The Weekly Times *‘A perfect Christmas present for young chefs, with its simple and easy-to-follow recipes and enticing watercolour illustrations. It will convince reluctant readers to get stuck in a book, and fussy eaters in the kitchen too!’ * Bristol Magazine *

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Book SynopsisMonkeys, monkeys, monkeys! Haven't you ever wondered about our simian friends and wonder what makes them so special? With over 250 species inhabiting our planet, this book explores the many different types of monkeys from the smallest Pygmy Marmoset to the largest Mandrill, and provides all the facts you wanted to know and more. Discover where monkeys come from, how they swing from tree to tree, and why they fight and play with each other. After reading this beautifully illustrated book, you'll soon be raving mad about monkeys!Trade ReviewEach striking double page spread is bursting with monkey facts for children to discover, as well as plenty of Owen Davey's striking artwork. -- BookTrust

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Book Synopsis". . . a wonderful teaching tool for those who are welcoming refugees into their community."—The New York TimesWith haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned.From the author: The Journey is actually a story about many journeys, and it began with the story of two girls I met in a refugee center in Italy. After meeting them I realized that behind their journey lay something very powerful. So I began collecting more stories of migration and interviewing many people from many different countries. A few months later, in September 2014, when I started studying a Master of Arts in Illustration at the Academy of Lucerne, I knew I wanted to create a book about these true stories. Almost every day on the news we hear the terms "migrants" and "refugees" but we rarely ever speak to or hear the personal journeys that they have had to take. This book is a collage of all those personal stories and the incredible strength of the people within them.Trade ReviewBeautiful and powerful * The Guardian *[A] heart-stopping, visually sophisticated story * The New York Times *This incredibly poignant story introduces the concept of refugees with straightforward language, tackling this difficult subject with truth, clarity and strikingly beautiful illustrations. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisTwilight tempted the imagination . . . New Moon made readers thirsty for more . . . Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon . . . And now - the book that everyone has been waiting for . . . Breaking Dawn.In the much anticipated fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's love story, questions will be answered and the fate of Bella and Edward will be revealed.Trade ReviewThe sexiest vampire tale for years arrived in Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT, about teenage Bella's chaste romance with a beautiful vampire boy. Their intensely erotic feelings are endangered by more predatory types. Guaranteed to suck in sulky 13+ girls for hours. * The Times *Will keep readers madly flipping the pages of Meyer's tantalizing debut. Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis In this silly retelling of the classic Russian tale, The Gigantic Turnip encourages friendship and working together to achieve success New York Botanical Garden Find out what happens when the old woman, the old man, and all twenty-one animals on the farm try to harvest a rather large root vegetable. This well-loved Russian tale uses humor, counting and repetition to appeal to beginner readers.

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Book SynopsisLosing all her skills and stats after her deification has left Kumoko weaker than the average handbag, relegating her to luggage status. This couldn't have come at a worse time because the Demon Lord's party is about to come under attack by another reincarnation who's become a demon beserker!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare''s plays.Stories of twelve of Shakespeare''s courageous, strong-willed and determined characters are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander''s rich and evocative illustrations. Celebrate these incredible women with this beautiful gift book, the perfect way to get children fascinated by Shakespeare and inspired by his work.Featuring: Titania, Cleopatra, Rosalind, Margaret of Anjou, Cordelia, Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Juliet, Portia, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, Miranda, Viola.

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Book SynopsisChris Hart’s how-to-draw books have sold in the several millions of copies. Now, in his latest, he delivers detailed instructions, inspiring ideas, and invaluable tips for creating appealing and original manga-style characters. Character design is the key to success in comic books and animated films, and with this clear step-by-step guide, it’s a skill that can be quickly learned. Starting with the basics—body types, facial features, costumes, and expressions—Chris shows how to draw a hyper kid, bratty teen, lovable pooch, cool rapper, and many other distinctive types. Then, he takes the reader on a guided tour in search of original characters in places that range from suburban malls to the glitter and glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"…Lively line-and-color paintings are rendered in a naive style (a particular art aesthetic) but are realistic. Cultural details (dress, architecture, flora and fauna) are set against flat backgrounds." -- School Library Journal "I know I always find reading the tales from a culture really give a sense of culture and what it is like to live there. This book provides that and more." --Crafty Moms Share blog"With 13 unique stories, this is a fantastic collection for children. Each story is funny and thoughtful offering insight into questions like Why do mosquitos buzz around our ears? Perfect for ages 6 to 10, this collection shares the best of the best Filipino fairytales." --Book Riot

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- three brand-new tribes of dragons!Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: Why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp''s powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered.Now she''s hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. The fugitives need answers, and fast, in order to prevent a LeafWing attack. But Cricket has more questions than ever. How can she stay hidden and discover the queen''s deadliest secret? And if she does succeed -- can a powerless dragonet really do anything to topple a regime and stop a war?

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Book SynopsisPeople come in all different shapes and sizes and have different interests and hobbies, and this lift-the-flap book celebrates all kinds of children in a warm, humorous way. It includes a mirror and a chart for writing in personal, special characteristics.

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Book Synopsis“There was tiger poo, lion poo, prickly porcupine poo, Plummeting giraffe poop that landed with a splat. Dollops of gnu poo, bouncy kangaroo poo, A trail of drippy droppings from a fat wombat!” Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There’s too much poo in the zoo – and he’s the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it? Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur who Pooped Christmas, children will laugh out loud at this gloriously poopy, funny picture book! Packed with humour, the romping rhyme and deliciously cheeky wordplay is a joy to read aloud. From Steve Smallman (The Eyebrows of Doom, Bear's Big Bottom) and illustrator, Ada Grey (Hippobottymus). If you like this book, then you'll LOVE Cock-a-Doodle-Poo, also by Steve Smallman. Also available: Poo in the Zoo: The Great Poo Mystery, Poo in the Zoo: The Island of Dinosaur PooTrade Review"This rhyming super-stinker just cries out to be read aloud... Ada Grey’s scatological scenes induced howls of delighted laughter from my audience of 5s to 10s, several of whom wanted to paw over the pages for themselves." * - Jill R Bennett *"This brilliantly anarchic picture story really romps along with its lively illustrations... and pages of rollicking rhyme and rib-tickling escapades. The ideal book to read aloud and get the kids laughing… and joining in the fun." * - Lancashire Evening Post *"Packed with humour, romping rhyme and deliciously cheeky wordplay, Poo in the Zoo is a joy to read aloud to children." * - Babyworld *"Poo in the Zoo is hilariously funny, and with a rhyming text, you will enjoy reading this out loud to little ones with its cheeky word play. Ada Grey’s illustrations are bold, with cute fun characters and she has managed to illustrate all of the different types of poo rather tastefully!" * - Bookworm Baby *"A marvellous story which will have young ones in fits of laughter all the way. Ada Grey's hilarious illustrations are the perfect match." * - Parents in Touch *"It’s very funny, and utterly delightful for giggly toddlers who love a good poo story ... This is just the sort of fun picture book that goes down a treat at playgroups and nurseries, and is wonderful for a rainy afternoon’s story time." * The Book Bag Blog's Top 10 Picture Books of 2015 *"Rhyming text, detailed illustrations and plenty of toilet humour combine to create a silly tale which is sure to appeal to young children, and could be particularly useful when potty training." * - Booktrust *"A great bedtime treat." * - Daily Mirror *"A ridiculously silly story, with great rhyming text and fun illustrations." * - Carousel *

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Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the facts about the Savage Stone Age includingwhat they used instead of toilet paper, why a hole in theskull is good for headaches and how to make a Stone Age mummy. Refreshedwith a fantastic new design for 2016, these bestselling titlesare sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of TerryDeary fans.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to follow on from the Jolly Phonics Pupil Books 1, 2 and 3, the Grammar Pupil Books builds on the skills taught in Jolly Phonics, and introduces grammar and spelling rules to improve writing and reading comprehension. Children are able to work through the Grammar 4 Pupil book and complete a wide variety of engaging activities, which develop grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension skills. Lessons are provided for 1 Grammar or punctuation and 1 Spelling lesson per week for a for a year. The teacher is able to support and guide the children with the Grammar 4 Teacher’s Book. Topics covered include: • Revision of elements covered in The Grammar 1, 2 & 3 Pupil Books • Nouns acting as concrete/abstract/possessives • The present participle as an adjective • Onomatopoeia • Clauses/independent clauses • Agreements • Hyphens • Sentence writing - statements and questions, compound sentences • Parsing verbs • Infinitives • Antonyms and Synonyms • Homophones *Please note that only the covers of our Jolly Grammar Pupil Books have been refreshed and updated. The content is the same as the previous editions and they can still be used alongside the Grammar Teacher's Books. ISBNs and JL codes also remain the same.

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Book SynopsisFeatured in Elmer’s World of Glue Teaching GuideWinner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award. Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16. Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a squeeze and a plop, Matty pours a lake of glue before belly-flopping right in the middle and finds himself stuck to the desk. When Matty's dad arrives at the school, instead of being mad, he celebrates his son's creativity and calls him a work of art. With vibrant language and artwork and a wild, silly plot, Too Much Glue is sure to appeal to all childrenTrade Review"a rowdy tale about the disruptive forms that creativity can take..." Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA prank call lands teens in hot water when they dial a number on Fear Street in this deliciously creepy young adult thriller from Goosebumps author R.L. Stine.It begins as an innocent prank: Deena Martinson and her best friend, Jade Smith, make sexy phone calls to the boys from school. But Deena’s half-brother, Chuck, catches them in the act and threatens to tell their parents—unless the girls let him in on the fun. Chuck begins making random calls, threatening anyone who answers. It’s dangerous and exciting, the thrill heightened by the publicity and the uproar the calls cause. Until Chuck calls a number on Fear Street.

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Book SynopsisForget about all the things you think a princess is SUPPOSED to do – Princess Sue is not that kind of royalty! Princess Sue sits in a tower, waiting for her prince to come. But then she realises . . . she doesn’t need a prince at all! Find out how this feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny, feminist twist on the traditional princess tale. No need for pretty dresses, fairytale weddings and grand balls, Princess Sue is all about adventure, mischief and making unusual friends. She really is the best at being the worst princess!An empowering picture book from the brilliantpair who brought you modern classic Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, author Anna Kemp and illustrator Sara Ogilive. Perfect for fans of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, Princess Smartypants, Goodnigh

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Book SynopsisMaster storyteller Patrick Ness turns to middle grade in a hilarious adventure about a mismatched group of animals attending school together, brought to life by brilliantly funny illustrations.Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This has nothing to do with the fact that they are monitor lizards. And never mind the fact Alicia, the only other monitor lizard in the school, is also a hall monitor.Somehow, the three hall monitors must impose order on arrogant lions, excitable seals and super-relaxed pandas. And worst of all, there is Pelicarnassus! A pompous giant pelican and the son of a major supervillain, who inexplicably has it out for the lizards. Can the hall monitor lizards and their new friend, a blind, fearsome red-tailed hawk, protect their school from all manner of outlandish threats?Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This has nothing to do with the fact that they are monitor lizards. An

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Book SynopsisImmersive, funny, clever...I couldn't put it down! A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesThis book is incredible! B.B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers A spellbinding story of empowerment and liberation. Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series. SPECTACULAR...I absolutely LOVED it. Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsLife is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she's a child that brings misfortune, possessed by a demon, and Adia can't disagree. When she suddenly manifests mysterious powers, causing an earthquake in her village, she flees to the faraway Academy of Shamans. Joining forces with a snarky goddess, a 500-year-old warrior girl and an annoying soldier-in-training, Adia must travel through hidden realms to save her kingdom. But to succeed, she must first come to understand the powers inside her...as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Discover a thril

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Book SynopsisFriend or Foe is a gripping World War II story from War Horse author and former Children''s Laureate Michael Morpurgo.Evacuated from London, David and Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life in the countryside. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes, and the distant crump of bombing miles away brings the war back to them and shatters their new-found peace. When a German bomber crashes, the boys feel they should hate the airmen inside. But one of them saves David''s life In the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie''s War, and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Friend or Foe is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history.From the author of War Horse (now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg) comes a stunning children's story loved by kids, teachers and parents alike. Michael Morpurgo has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the

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Book SynopsisEach time you move one of the sliders in this unique novelty book, a jungle animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal. Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to enjoy all the jungle animals in this delightfully illustrated book - the first in an exciting new series.

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Book SynopsisNew in our bestselling 5 Minute Stories series, 9 read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to dive into the ocean.

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Book SynopsisAnother graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator.But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn''t want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn''t any fun. What is Karen going to do?

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Book SynopsisFootball Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this greatnew biography series.

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Book SynopsisWith over 90 stunning images to colour, this beautiful book celebrates Disney most important female characters

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Book SynopsisDiscover all the terrifying facts about the number one river in London,the Terrible Thames. From gory stories of death, crime andcreepy creatures to the freezing Frost Fairs, which featured elephantparades over the ice, it's all in Horrible Histories: TerribleThames. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book, perfectfor fans old and new.

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Book SynopsisThe familiar fable of the tortoise and the hare gets a charming and funny new spin.Barbara Hendricks has entered a running race … but what was she thinking?! After all, she’s a tortoise – and everyone knows tortoises are the slowest of the slow. But for some reason, Lorraine – her best friend and owner – believes in her, and inspires her to train a little more each day. And when race day arrives, Lorraine's support is enough to stop Barbara popping back into her shell. ln fact, Barbara soon discovers that with encouragement (and a bit of race day luck!), anything is possible!Howard Calvert’s dry and funny first-person narration is paired with Karen Obuhanych’s vibrant and luscious artwork in this sweet origin story full of surprises.

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual learners: it reveals astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology through 200 infographics, including maps, charts, timelines and more! Grasp facts at a glance as you turn every page: discover the size of our Sun in comparison to the largest star in the universe; find out which animal can leap 200 times its body length; learn how many cups of snot your body makes a day; compare the sizes of the biggest beasts that have ever lived; witness what happens in a single second across the world. With stunning infographics by internationally renowned data designer Valentina D'Efilippo, along with beautiful colour photography, as well as interviews with leading expert consultants for every chapter, this ravishing book from Britannica offers an exhilarating visual way to understand the world around us.Trade Review"A treasure trove of sparkling facts… absorbingly informative." * Daily Telegraph *"This is an utterly wonderful book. A real page-turner, with one 'wow' after another, whether it's about the lengths of animals' tongues and tails, or the seven types of poo. And for a statistician, it's great to read a book that deals with magnitudes and comparisons, with the bonus of imaginative and engaging graphics." -- Professor David Speigelhalter"The perfect antidote to tablets and TV! My kids sit down with this captivating book for hours (usually with me peering over their shoulders)." -- Dan Snow"Numbers have never been so illuminating! In this unique and gorgeous encyclopaedia, children will be able to engage with data and see how it explains the world." -- Alex Bellos, author of 'Alex’s Adventures in Numberland' and 'Football School'"Endlessly fascinating and exciting... A brilliant family resource." * Juno magazine *"This is an engaging children’s reference book with a visual approach to information...As you would expect from a children’s encyclopaedia, there will be something of interest for everyone, and this book also exposes young readers to useful data literacy skills." -- Five Books"Through clever infographics and colourful charts and maps, kids will learn a treasure trove of facts and figures about the world." -- Good HousekeepingSelected as one of the best kids books of 2023 -- Five Books"A new infographic-style, visual encyclopedia that covers astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology this is really a feast of information." -- WRD Magazine"There could be no more exhilarating and visually stunning way to understand and marvel at the world around us." -- Lancashire Evening Post“Infographics are highly visual and make information easy to understand”. -- Sunday Telegraph"I was one of those children who is a visual learner and there is so much brilliant content" -- Martin Chilton * Independent *"This visual book is ideal to give to children who want to learn about the world around them." -- Zoe West * Women's Weekly Magazine *The mind-boggling facts are parcelled into luminous infographics that put size, scale, timeline and more into a clear perspective. Accessible, amazing and awesome." -- Juliette Saumande * Irish Independent *"This beautiful encyclopedia is fantastic for visual learners or for anyone who gets overwhelmed by too much text." * Sun *"Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica is a delightfully densely packed joy of visual understanding." -- Andy Kirk * visualisingdata.com *

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Book SynopsisFollow Agnes the dog and Rosie the hen as they head down to the farm in this amusing picture book for children.This lighthearted story tells the tale of Agnes the Great Dane and Rosie the hen with an important underlying message. With Agnes'' help, Rosie discovers that staying true to herself might just be her greatest strength.Agnes and the Hen is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how you can avoid following the crowd and embrace your true self. Children will have fun engaging in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and following story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals.Agnes and the Hen features:- 32 pages of adorable animal illustrations- Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with- An amusing storyline that teaches an important lessonThis heartwarming baby book makes the perfect bedtime story, as little ones follow Rosie the hen who

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author of Rumaysa: A Fairytale. Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?Aya and the Star Chaser is a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.

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