Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisA heart-warming book celebrating the bond between a brother and his sibling, featuring flurries of gold foil on every page!A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the love between a brother and his younger sibling.

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Book SynopsisA touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.Trade Review"Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills" - Sheffield City Council; "The brilliantly simple concept is a winner with very young children, trusted by parents and still one of the best baby series on the market" - The Bookseller; "A valuable and enjoyable learning tool." - Junior Parenting Magazine; "This range of books is perfect to share with wriggly toddlers. They're bright, bold, interactive and not too long. The latest addition features lots of foxes for little fingers to touch and sure to be another best-seller." - The Sun; "A fantastic range of indestructible chunky board books designed to appeal to inquisitive little fingers" - Mel Harris of Waterstone's

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Book SynopsisA spectacular, surreal and cinematic wordless picture book about the secret life of animals.Far from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens. Wild animals emerge from the trees, a brave raccoon pulls a lever, and the rollercoasters and rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now it's time for the woodland creatures to have some funTrade ReviewPainting from close up, Di Giorgio creates the sense that viewers are part of the crowd, and bathes every spread in brilliant, theatrical light. * Publishers Weekly *Wordless and eloquent, “The Midnight Fair” offers true enchantment for children ages 3 to 8. * The Wall Street Journal *This is a wonderful, dream-like picture book that’s also strong on humour. * Christmas countdown of amazing books, RTÉjr *Lush watercolour, gouache and coloured pencil artwork by Di Giorgio is spectacular not just in its liveliness and beauty but in its remarkable depth and perspective. Surprise after surprise emerges for the keen-eyed reader, and not a detail is neglected. The Midnight Fair--like a ride on a Ferris wheel--will likely elicit entreaties of "Again, again!”. * Shelf-Awareness *Despite all the merriment, The Midnight Fair is much more than a cute story about animals having fun. It’s entertaining and clever, but it never devolves into flippancy or silliness. Unhampered by the solidity and clarity of text, it maintains an ethereal aura of mystery and a sense of quiet dignity not often found in picture books with anthropomorphic animal protagonists.Every inch of illustrator Di Giorgio’s art is captivating, […] Gleaming and golden, The Midnight Fair radiates magic. It’s truly exceptional. * Bookpage *

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Book SynopsisWinner of The Queen''s Knickers Award 2024To walk toTo talk toTo cry and rely on,People will always need people . . .From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.Written by legendary poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times'' top 50 British post-war writers. Beautifully illustrated by Nila Aye.Praise for Nature Trail:A joy to read with small children - IndependentTrade ReviewIt is impossible to read this book and not smile. A joyous book to share, with charming details to spot on every spread * BookTrust *Zephaniah's beautiful poetry [...] is complemented by Aye's diverse illustrations and, together, they offer many talking points for you and your child. * Belfast Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTake a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won''t believe they''re all true''Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...''Step through these pages into the Tudor world: a dangerous place, where one miss-step could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII''s six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune: it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...Trade ReviewHistory and fiction meld in a spectacular new series retelling thrilling tales from past eras, all with the benefit of the latest research. * Financial Times *Few plots can rival the real-life dramas played out in the superb Adventures in Time series by the historian Dominic Sandbrook, one of the most exciting new voices in children's non-fiction. * Daily Telegraph *The brio of the accounts sweep children along on the adventure and introduce them to the way in which history shapes our modern world. * Daily Mail Children's Books of the Year 2021 *

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Book SynopsisNoboby loves Christmas more than Geronimo! But after his grandfather plans for the Stiltons to spend the holiday in New York instead of at Geronimo’s, everything starts to go wrong. Soon Geronimo is racing against the clock to save Christmas for his family. About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children’s series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable story about self-belief from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and One Camel Called Doug.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling creator Jon Klassen, Your Island is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your palm tree. It can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focussing on safe spaces, comfort and imagination, Your Island signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.

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Book SynopsisMirabelle''s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle is having a sleepover at her best friend Carlotta''s house, and the pair have been told they are absolutely not allowed to go in big sister Edith''s bedroom. Surely a little look can''t hurt, so they decide to sneak in when Edith goes out. But while exploring, they accidentally break one of Edith''s treasured possessions. Mirabelle and Carlotta are going to be in big trouble if Edith finds out. What are they going to do?Mirabelle and the Midnight Feast is a magical tale about friendship, siblings, and the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Will they be able to overcome their differences and come together for a midnight feast? Find out in this hilarious and heart-warming story.

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Book SynopsisThis is how the story begins.On a dark dark hillthere was a dark dark town.In the dark dark townthere was a dark dark street . . .This new edition of the classic story includes an accompanying CD, featuring the story read by acclaimed comic actor Stephen Mangan.Janet and Allan''s frightfully funny Hallowe''en classic tells the story of three skeletons - a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton - who venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, only to find that everyone is in bed. Who will they scare now?!

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Book SynopsisFrom BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Richard Kurti comes an exciting, fast-paced thriller that shows the power science has to change not just our lives, but our very selves.From BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Richard Kurti comes an exciting, fast-paced thriller that shows the power science has to change not just our lives, but our very selves. Cillian is the sole survivor of a devastating terrorist attack on a packed Metro train. How did he survive when everyone else was killed? Searching for answers with the mysterious Tess, Cillian discovers that his father has links to P8, a group of genetic scientists operating outside the laws of Foundation City. The shocking discoveries he and Tess make at P8's secret hospital start to make Cillian ask not who he is, but what he isTrade ReviewMagnificent storytelling that doles out science fiction, horror and conspiracy theories with a handful of conscience and a lesson in forgiveness very graciously learnt by those involved. A truly good read, aimed at teenagers, recommended to all. -- Dominique White * Goodreads *Fast-paced thriller that shows the power science has to change our lives and our selves. * The Bookseller *Richard Kurti’s YA novel doesn’t shrink from tackling some pretty big, inflammatory issues. […] what’s striking is how lightly Maladapted wears all these weighty concerns, using them to power a taut, pacy thriller that takes us from the sky walkways of a futuristic city to a remote gothic fortress housing a terrible secret. At the heart of the story is a fascinating dynamic between the victim and perpetrator of a terrorist atrocity […] For a kid’s book, Maladapted has some very grown up ideas. * SFX Magazine *...this skilfully written political thriller will draw readers into a world where extreme ideologies collide. […] the pace of this novel is relentless. […] Richard Kurti’s screenwriting credentials are evident in the short, tense chapters in which violent action sequences alternate with shock discoveries and revelations, leaving both readers and protagonists breathless. The ideological clash between the extremes of scientific experimentation and religious fanaticism is powerfully portrayed […] This disturbing, thought-provoking, modern thriller should appeal to older teens who enjoy fast-paced dystopian fiction. * Books for Keeps *This book certainly got off to an explosive start! A really good opening couple of chapters set the pace and intrigue for the duration of the story...Overall a good read, a bit different and I would certainly look for a follow up book. * School Library Association *

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Book SynopsisWhat if the Port Mafia's attack dog, Ryuunosuke Akutagawa, had joined the Armed Detective Agency? Likewise, what if Atsushi Nakajima belonged to the Port Mafia? In the parallel universe of Bungo Stray Dogs: Beast, Akutagawa's desperate mission to rescue his younger sister from the Port Mafia's clutches brings him face-to-face with the organization's fearsome White Reaper...aka Atsushi Nakajima. What does fate have in store for this alternate tale of darkness versus light...?

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Book SynopsisA picture book story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords.When she was ten years old, Floella Benjamin, along with her older sister and two younger brothers, set sail from Trinidad to London, to be reunited with the rest of their family. Alone on a huge ship for two weeks, then tumbled into a cold and unfriendly London, coming to England wasn't at all what Floella had expected.Coming to England is both deeply personal and universally relevant – Floella's experiences of moving home and making friends will resonate with young children, who will be inspired by her trademark optimism and joy. This is a true story with a powerful message: that courage and determination can always overcome adversity.Trade ReviewFloella Benjamin’s superb autobiography Coming to England (Macmillan) is condensed for younger children and made still more accessible by Diane Ewen’s lively illustrations. When Floella and her siblings follow her parents from Trinidad to Britain, they hope the Queen will be there to meet them – but their welcome is colder than expected. Gradually, they settle in, until one day Floella really does meet the Queen. Clear and direct, the book conveys some big, challenging ideas with assurance. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisRod Campbell has been writing and illustrating children's books for nearly thirty-five years. Best known for his classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, he is also the creator of the much-loved preschool character Buster. Ingeniously simple, with touches of gentle humour, Rod's books are loved by children, parents and teachers alike.

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Book SynopsisCelebrating 70 years of Horton, the kindly elephant determined to save the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust. Because a person's a person, no matter how small'!Celebrate 70 years of Horton the elephant in this classic and hilarious tale about friendship and respect, from the inimitable Dr. Seuss.Horton the kindly elephant has his work cut out saving the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust no one else believes they are there! But Horton eventually convinces everyone that, a person's a person, no matter how small!By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme, rhythm and repetition, Dr. Seuss makes reading fun!

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Book SynopsisJess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Even though she runs faster than him, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay - she's clever and funny and not a bit soppy.

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Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story. In this story Winston Smith re-writes history for the Ministry of Truth in Oceania. Big Brother and the Thought Police watch everyone for signs of Thought Crime. But when Winston falls in love with Julia, he begins to have new ideas and hopes. Winston and Julia start to question the world that they live in - but Big Brother does not like independent thought.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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Book SynopsisPeppa loves her mummy! This brilliant sticker book is full of fun activities for mummies and children to share.This book is packed with brilliant stickers and fun things to do.Perfect for keeping little Peppa fans busy, as well as their parents! Everybody loves Mummies!Also Available:Peppa Pig: I Love You, Mummy PigPeppa Pig: Mummy and Me Sticker Colouring BookPeppa Pig: My MummyPeppa Pig: My Mummy and Me

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Book SynopsisDeveloped in consultation with Dee Reid, Rapid Plus is an exciting new series of finely levelled books and software for SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 3.

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Book SynopsisBursting with 100 brand new creative and imaginative activities for Isadora Moon fans, including all kinds of puzzles and lots of magical things to draw, colour in, and write about.Based on the world of Isadora Moon, everyone''s favourite half fairy, half vampire-perfect for those who enjoy their magic and sparkle with a bite!

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Book SynopsisRudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was a British writer born in Bombay, India. Although Kipling wrote for both adults and children, it is his younger fiction that has endured. His other works include The Jungle Book (1894), The Second Jungle Book (1895), Kim (1901), and many other short stories and poems. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907 and is one of Britain's most treasured children's authors.Seb Camagajevac was born in Zagreb, Croatia, and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. He has worked for many book and magazine publishers in Croatia, Slovenia and the UK.

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Book SynopsisThe Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. There are five tales in all: ''The Tale of the Three Brothers'' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; ''The Fountain of Fair Fortune'', ''The Warlock''s Hairy Heart'', ''The Wizard and the Hopping Pot'' and ''Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and CinTrade ReviewA moralist, a magician and a great liberal, Beedle is to the wizarding world what Hans Christian Andersen is to Muggles (non-magical people). Refreshingly original … and surprisingly satisfying. The Tales of Beedle the Bard contains all the playful humour and down-to-earth detail that makes her wizarding world so seductive * Sunday Times *Five enchanting tales told with the author’s confident mixture of wit and wariness tell lessons for both children and parents alike * Sunday Express *The stories are simple, original, diverse, witty and wise . . . a storytelling treat * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisTom Hoyle is the headmaster of a North London boys' school. Thirteen is his first book, and he followed this with the equally exciting Spiders. He says 'I wanted every chapter to be dramatic and engaging, the literary equivalent of a modern action film, something that even the most reluctant readers in my English class would want to pick up.'Trade ReviewFast-paced and brimming with action, menace and suspense, Thirteen is a truly gripping and gritty thriller. * Lancashire Evening Post *I found myself gripped and not able to put it down until I knew what happened. The author has a sequel planned and I will be looking out for it. * jilllovestoread.blogspot.co.uk *If you know any young to mid teens with a penchant for thrillers and tense action stories, this is definitely the story for them. * ermergerdwerds.wordpress.com *I would recommend this book at the younger teen but anything that can get young males reading is worthy of acclaim and I think this book will certainly do that. * boyletstalkaboutbooks281.blogspot.co.uk *It is definitely something I would recommend for a younger, male reader who enjoys books such as The Recruit by Robert Muchamore. * arabooklover.blogspot.co.uk *Thirteen is a rattling good read and I suspect there will be plenty of adults, like me, who will be very happy to add this to their reading piles. * crimereview.co.uk *A great read for everyone but it will join my list of reads for boy, particularly those finding reading an effort aged 12-16. * The School Librarian *Thirteen is an explosive read that is very readable. It's dangerous, disturbing and always exciting. * fictionfascination.blogspot.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisKat Choppy was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, where she spent her childhood taking things apart and putting them back together, writing songs and running around in the woods. She received her BA from New York University before pursuing a career in children's literature. In her 15 years at Penguin Random House, she's shepherded dozens of books to publicationaward-winners, bestsellers, and under-the-radar gems alike. After many years in New York City, she recently moved back to Oregon where her tools are always in high-demand to ease the aches and pains of the hundred year old house she shares with her family.Jen Taylor is an illustrator, designer, and major caffeine enthusiast.She has been drawing and painting since an early age and would always be covered in paint. She still draws and paints all the time - but now she does it digitally, so it's less of a mess! She loves traveling and taking road trips to new places in their tiny house on wheels with her husband Marc, and the two best explorers: their corgis, Rocket and Gidget!Jen has worked on a lot of fun projects, including The Golden Girls : Goodnight Girls', Flash: the Little Fire Engine', and The Brave Little Camper' series.She loves to draw cars, and anything outdoorsy, but most of all anything that lets her add in her retro flair!

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Book SynopsisThe Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver set foot in the deep dark wood.But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . . and again! 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, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.Trade ReviewA variation on the relationship between the canny mouse and the gentle but huge and ugly Gruffalo, so deliciously played out in The Gruffalo, is wittily recreated in this welcome encore. * The Guardian *The Gruffalo’s Child achieves the impossible - an even more endearing, witty and delightful book than its parent. * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisGrump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat from his head. That's the last straw -- he won't be the Yule Tomte any more!Binny and Barty, the rabbit children, live with their family in the forest. They've never heard of Christmas, or the Yule Tomte, until the wind brings them some strange gifts… All the animals in the forest prepare for the arrival of Christmas. They make presents, bake sweet treats and even write a song. But will the Yule Tomte ever bring Christmas to the big forest?This charming and funny Christmas story of a grumpy tomte and the hopeful little rabbits is told over twenty-five chapters -- one for eachday of Advent -- with delightful festive illustrations. Perfect for families to share together.Trade Review'A delightful departure from the Christmas story norm, Ulf Stark’s The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits is a rollicking holiday adventure... Eva Eriksson's delicate renderings of Grump and the bunnies are a delight. Told in 25 chapters -- one for each day of the Advent calendar -- this festive tale is certain to become a Christmas classic.'-- BookPage'[T]his one is a joy to read and to share with children... Stark bestows each of the main characters with vivid personalities, and Eriksson’s depiction of Grump is particularly irresistible. And the ending is a delightful surprise, involving a twinkling ice house and a delicious moment of silence with everyone involved. It’s filled with wonder and friendship.'-- Kirkus Reviews'This book is unique in that it is a charming story and it is told in 25 short chapters, so you can read one a day for the entire month leading up to the big holiday!'-- KidlitTV'It's an old-fashioned type of illustrated story (with a picture-book trim size) that doesn't feel the least bit dated or sentimental.'-- The Horn Book Magazine'A wonderful yuletide excursion into the magical winter world of the Swedish traditional Yule Tomte.'-- Children's Bookwatch'It's the perfect storybook for families to share together, and children will enjoy the amusing illustrations, particularly of the animals with whom they will identify.'-- Kindling'We say... the perfect book to share in the lead up to Christmas -- children will be eagerly awaiting each new chapter!'-- Creative Steps, Winter 2014'This warm and charming chapter book captures the spirit of the Holidays of Light and provides an opportunity to learn about Swedish traditions. It is an intriguing chapter book to check out for the 2015 winter holidays'-- Bridges, Spring 2015'This wonderful picture book is arranged in the form of twenty-five short chapters, one chapter for each day of advent. With lovely artwork and a heartwarming story, this beautifully presented picture book would make a wonderful gift for the holiday season.'-- Through the Looking Glass'This would make a wonderful read aloud story for older children.'--Youth Services Book Review, Winter 2016

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Book SynopsisHilarious, illustrated school-based antics where everything that happens leads to DRAMA and RUNNING AROUND and even some FAINTING! When a session of extreme dancing leaves Maisie in hospital with a broken leg, things take a turn for the weird! Strange noises in the ward at night, missing cuddly toys and a sandwich trolley that only ever has TUNA sandwiches. Could Maisie's leg be CURSED? If it is, and it DEFINITELY IS, then everything is DOOMED!Laugh-out-loud fun from Blue Peter Award winners Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham.Read more of Izzy's adventures!Baby Aliens Got My TeacherThe Spy Who Loved School DinnersMy Headteacher Is a Vampire RatAttack of the Demon Dinner LadiesTo Wee Or Not To Wee!There's a Werewolf In My Tent!The Phantom Lollipop Man!There's a Yeti in the Playground!Icarus Was Ridiculous

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Book SynopsisPedro is getting used to the thrilling life of the Adventuremice. But one stormy night, he finds something he's only ever dreamed of seeing: a real, live mermouse! This little mermouse is lost, and Pedro and the Adventuremice need to get him safely home. They must summon all their bravery and brilliance, plunge into the depths of the ocean and find the mysterious Mermouse City. It won't be straightforward, but it will be another exciting, friend-filled adventure for Pedro and the team!Trade ReviewBy a celebrated team . . . Illustrated [by Sarah McIntyre] with precise, charming and expressive pictures worth poring over, it takes us into the detailed dwellings of a delightful mouse community . . . Philip Reeve is an expert storyteller * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *McIntyre's illustrations are typically irresistible. Brilliant characterisation is achieved in the simplest way - with bold line and colour delivering pictures that sparkle and fizz on almost every page * Books for Keeps (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *A delightful bite-size adventure vibrantly illustrated * BookTrust Books We Love (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *Reeve and McIntyre's wit, charm and silliness ooze throughout the story. The illustrations are bright, bold and totally typical of McIntyre's inimitable style * Just Imagine (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *An absolute joy * Reading Zone (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *[Pedro's] longing to have an adventure, and the obstacles to achieving that, are what strike a chord with so many KS1 children. Readers love to cheer him on . . . This is a colour-illustrated chapter book to inspire (day-)dreams and great ambition. It is a short book . . . with a big heart . . . The final pages - a map of The Mouse Islands, 'How to Draw Pedro' and 'About the Authors' - are a great addition to this latest book from the talented Reeve-McIntyre duo, which reflect their humour and their generosity * Books for Topics (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *A new Reeve and McIntyre collaboration is always a treet * The Bookseller, One to Watch (Adventuremice: Otter Chaos) *Reeve and McIntyre are a classic team * The Times *As the story dashes along so, too, do the illustrations, which are a delight on every page * Guardian, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *A fun-packed delight * Telegraph, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *A delightfully told, beautiful tale * Chris Riddell, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *

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Book SynopsisAnother brilliant bumper book to let your imagination run wild The Week Junior Big Book Even More of Knowledge! Packed to the brim with brain-expanding facts and mind-blowing information, this book from multi-award-winning children's magazine The Week Junior is the perfect gift for curious children.

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Book SynopsisA fun sticker book for car-loving kids. Vroom vroom! Start your engines for an exciting ride into the world or cars. Add over 100 stickers of all kinds of cars to the busy scenes, including a racetrack, a bustling city and a car factory. With race cars, camper vans, ambulances and more, as well as a special page of cars throughout history. A perfect gift for any young car enthusiast and ideal for learning and talking about different vehicles.

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Book SynopsisA stand-out series of beautifully soft, black-and-white cloth books - with a crinkly page, buggy handle, felt flaps and a mirror!Cuddle up with baby's first cloth book featuring high-contrast images to help develop a newborn's eyesight.

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Book Synopsis'Totally enchanting, warm and funny' Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem ‘Neurodiversity has a voice, and it’s witty and uplifting and enlightening all at once’ Jasper Fforde, author of The Eyre Affair 'A lovely book' Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award Phoebe is autistic. She prefers to stay in her comfort zone: walking her dog, writing fantasy fiction, surviving school with as few incidents as possible. When her best (and only) friend rebels and gets a secret boyfriend, Phoebe reluctantly agrees to cover for her. Before long, Phoebe’s dealing with all sorts of things she’d rather not, like deception, fashionable jackets, and the bewildering politics of the school chess club. Breaking the rules has never been Phoebe’s thing, but as events take a seriously unexpected turn, she realises there’s more to her than she ever imagined . . .Trade Review"Phoebe’s distinctive voice – filled with both yearning and intelligent analysis – is the great strength of this novel and is one of the finest examples I’ve encountered in YA fiction of depicting neurodiversity as genuine difference, rather than as disability or superpower… This is an utterly gorgeous book" -- Claire Hennessy * Irish Times *"A uniquely funny, poignant and delightful coming-of-age story" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"A beautifully crafted character study and a compelling and very funny friendship story" * Irish Independent *"Neurodiversity has a voice, and it's witty and uplifting and enlightening all at once" -- Jasper Fforde"A lovely book" -- Graeme Simsion"Totally enchanting, it’s warm and funny with such a kind heart, just like Phoebe who is a wonderfully charming character to spend time with" -- Ciara Smyth"A humdinger of a story packed with infectious humour and heart, Finding Phoebe is reading for pleasure at its absolute best" -- Jessica Scott-Whyte"A lovely story with a compelling and unique protagonist. Extence tackles a subject that has almost become taboo these days and deserves to see the light in YA fiction" -- Susin Nielsen

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Book SynopsisAll aboard for an exciting new Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam escapade!When Shifty and Sam are asked to bake on board the Pawrient Express, travelling to Venice for Carnival night, they find themselves caught up in a robbery. A sneaky thief has stolen the posh passengers' gems and she's making her escape in a getaway gondola! The doggy detectives are hot on her tail, but can they unmask that kitty-cat criminal and save the day?Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond ChaseShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing MasterpieceShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa's Stolen SleighShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Pirates Ahoy!Have you read Shifty and Sam's two-colour early readers? Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky School Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!

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Book SynopsisThe fourth in a series of 7 fun-filled activity books for children covers the first group of letter sounds. Jolly Phonics teaches children to read and write using synthetic phonics in a fun and engaging way. Each of these 36-page activity books for children aged 3+, includes 2 pages of stickers providing a range of fun activities for children to complete, including colouring, handwriting practice, puzzles, mazes, games, craft activities, word & picture matching and flashcards. There is a story for each of the letter sounds as well as the letter sound action, introducing synthetic phonics in a fun and multi-sensory way, giving children solid support at home.

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Book SynopsisMia misses her Daddy. Without him, Christmas has lost its magic. But when Mia discovers a world within a mysterious post box, she is whisked away on a truly wonderful adventure over sparkling seas and streets of paper stars. But what will Mia find at the end of her journey? A magical tale of love and adventure, brought to life by peep-through pages, lift-the-flaps and breath-taking illustrations from Karl James Mountford (The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth). Trade Review"Peep-through pages, lift-the-flaps and breathtaking illustrations from star illustrator Karl James Mountford help to turn a festive fable into a magical odyssey in this wonderful winter-warming book." -- Lancashire Evening Post"Mia’s upset when her card won’t reach her dad in time for Christmas, but with the help of mysterious post box and a magical reindeer, Mia embarks on an unforgettable journey that might just help stop her missing him quite so much. With stunning illustrations, peek through pages and hidden flaps this is a gorgeous book, perfect for the festive season." -- Mini Travellers"Peep-through cut-outs and flaps to lift heighten the sense of magic, as does Karl James Mountford's folk-art style illustrations." -- Books for Keeps"This celebration of the festive season features lots of peek-through pages and hidden flaps making a lovely read to be shared by all the family." -- Daily Post

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Book Synopsis“The whooshing is right overhead Just look up there again… Can you imagine what it is? It's a crazy orange plane!”   Follow the touch-and-trace elements with your finger and lift the flaps to discover the soaring orange plane in this delightful, interactive board book. The titles in the Whizzz! series use simple but entertaining rhyming text and eye-popping illustrations to introduce young children to things that go.

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