Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's booksHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are on their way to Sydney, Australia. Through a chance meeting they are invited to travel on board the private jet of billionaire Lazlo Carreidas. But then they fall victim to a plot to kidnap Carreidas and are captured by Tintin''s arch enemy Rastapopoulos.Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 yeaTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★ “This Bushwick-set, contemporary retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice tackles gentriciation, Blackness, and romance with honesty, humor, and heart. This excellent coming-of-age take on a classic belongs on all YA shelves.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Stands solidly on its own while cleverly paralleling Austen’s classic… in a contemporary story about race, gentrification, and young love” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A razor-sharp remix of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that deals in gentrification, racism, love, culture, and heritage, all helmed by intelligent teens in New York’s Bushwick neighborhood.” — Booklist “[A] lively and innovative Pride and Prejudice retelling (starring a fully rounded Afro-Latinx YA character)” — The Horn Book “Jane Austen’s piercing comedy of manners provides the ideal template for Ibi Zoboi’s shrewd, timely second novel...” — Chicago Tribune “Brooklyn’s gentrifying Bushwick neighborhood offers the vivid backdrop for this entertaining update, adding complicating factors of cultural identity and racism to Austen’s classic tale.” — Buffalo News Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Mixing gritty street life with the tenderness of first love, Haitian Vodou, and family bonds, the book is at once chilling, evocative, and reaffirming.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Filling her pages with magic, humanity, tragedy, and hope, Zoboi builds up, takes apart, and then rebuilds an unforgettable story. This book will take root in readers’ hearts.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Zoboi urges us to examine the American dream to see if there is room within it to hold the ones we love.” — Ebony Magazine Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Zoboi’s stunning debut intertwines mysticism and love with grit and violence…Fierce and beautiful.” — Booklist (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Will reach young readers regardless of their background.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “A breathtaking story about contemporary America that will serve as a mirror to some and a window for others, and it will stay with anyone who reads it.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “A poignant meditation on one girl’s struggle to find her way in a new world.” — Nicola Yoon, New York Times bestselling author of The Sun is Also a Star and Everything, Everything Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Brimming with culture, magic, warmth, and unabashed rawness, “American Street” is ultimately a blistering tale of humanity. This is “Manchild in the Promised Land,” for a new generation, and a remarkable debut from Zoboi, who without question is an inevitable force in storytelling.” — Jason Reynolds, award-winning co-author of All American Boys Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Zoboi’s nascent storytelling gifts ensnare from page one. To this spellbinding voice of the next generation, I bow.” — Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author and three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award

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Book SynopsisExplore ten of the world's most diverse environments and reveal their hidden secrets with a magic coloured lens that illuminates each page in a kaleidoscope of colour. Discover the dark and mysterious creatures of the night, whose super-sensory powers allow them to live and survive in the shadows, then switch the lens to step into daylight, where the heat of the sun supercharges the secret lives of creatures big and small. Finally, use the third lens to reveal the luscious plant life of every habitat as you travel through a jungle, a reef, grasslands, woodland and uncover a world that never sleeps. This is an animal book like no other, allowing you to view the natural world in full technicolour.With three layers of artwork to discover hidden within every image, this book can be revisited again and again, providing hours of independent learning and entertainment about the wonders of the natural world. See 3 images in 1 with the eye-boggling Illumi series, featuring magic-lens artwork from creative design duo Carnovsky. Dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and even ghosts are envisioned like never before in this groundbreaking series. The explosions of colour on each page are in fact three distinct layers of illustrations, each exploring a different aspect of a fascinating subject. Use the three-colour lens to reveal the hidden details on each one, then read all about the topic on in-depth fact pages. There’s always something new to discover in Illumi! Also available from the Illumi series: Illuminatlas, Illumanatomy, Illuminightmare​ and Illumisaurus.Trade Review'See the special lens that come with this special book (red,green,blue) to see daytime animals, habitat and then high time animals in ten different habitats. Even regular users of 3D cinema glasses will be wowed by how the images change. Spot the night-time tiger!' * Angels & Urchins magazine *'If the reader looks through the red lens they can see daytime animal designs by Carnovsky, nocturnal and crepuscular creatures through the blue lens and plant life through the green lens, giving the book a magical and immersive aesthetic that is rather breath-taking.' * Digital Arts *'Plunge deep into double-page spreads, then learn the particulars on the following page. This addictive, immersive non-fiction is inventive and without gimmickry.' * The Guardian *'Illuminature by Carnovsky and written by Rachel Williams is an absolute masterpiece.' * Let Them Be Small *'Totally absorbing and completely different - another winner from Wide Eyed Editions.' * Parents in Touch *'If you are after a brilliant fact-filled animal book but also want a bit of 'wow' factor, Illuminature is utterly stunning stuff.' * Read It Daddy Blog *'The experience of revealing the hidden secrets is magical and a little like the wonder one feels when looking through a kaleidoscope. Children will be completely captivated by the stunning design of the book.' * Adventures In Homeschool *'What will you discover on your journey through the wild? Featuring ten of the most diverse environments in the world this book will most certainly not disappoint and its unusual kaleidoscope of colour will intrigue and fascinate all readers with an interest in the world around them, sparking a natural curiosity to learn more.’ * Armadillo *'This is an awesome look at over 180 animals and the plethora of plants that inhabit ten of the world’s very different environments…' * Red Reading Hub *'Discover the dazzling biodiversity of ten of the world’s most diverse habitats with the aid of a ‘magic’ three-coloured lens… With striking, naturalistic artwork from design-duo Carnovsky, this novel approach to non-fiction is a stand out!' * INIS Reading Guide 2016/17 *'Visit the habitats of the world in a kaleidoscope of colour in this beautifully illustrated book that requires you to view it through a lens to see the hidden image.' * The Book Bag *

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Book SynopsisMeerkat Mail is a brilliant picture book from Emily Gravett, the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. It has wonderfully detailed, witty artwork and a giant, glossy postcard flap to lift on every spread. Perfect for fans of The Jolly Postman – and meerkats!Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. They are all very close . . . so close, in fact, that one day Sunny decides it's just too crowded and packs his bags. He's off to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And who's that shadowy figure who seems to be following him around?There's so much to enjoy, from the newspaper cuttings on the endpapers to the wittily accurate information about each mongoose species Sunny visits on his journey. With seven giant glossy postcards attached to the pages, this beautiful book is rich with comic detail and will keep any child entertained for hours.Trade Reviewessential for every suitcase or library * Sunday Times *Expressive, intricately detailed drawings * Guardian *the loveliest picture book I have seen this year * Bookseller *Exceptionally good * Publishing News *Gravett's pencil and wash style has both humour and bite * Independent *

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Book SynopsisAlice's Adventures in wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is one of Barnes & Noble's Ieather bound classics for children. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bonded leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, and distinctive gilt edging.

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Book SynopsisLet the fur fly with tons of photos and facts about our animal friends. Did you know that a cat''s top speed is about 31 miles per hour, that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions, or that many birds'' feathers weigh more than their bones? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about our beloved pets--whether scaly, slithery, four-legged, or feathered--in National Geographic Kids Everything Pets. Filled with fabulous and funny photos and peppered with fun facts, this is a must-have for all young animal lovers, sure to satisfy kids'' curiosity about every kind of pet.

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Book SynopsisRelive the magic of Bob Marley's most beloved song in this new board book adaptation.

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world.

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Book SynopsisBen and Bella are off on another adventure and, of course, all the animals want to join them! The destination this time is Australia, and the digger digs and judders, as Moose, Zebra, Rhinoceros, Mole and lots of other animals all clamber on. Even Little Roo jumps up, and gets delivered safely back to his his mummy. Everyone stops for a barbie, a dance with the digeridoo, and then it''s time to head for home again. Join the fun on an adventure that gets better and better!Trade ReviewCan't fail to be a winner, simply because of the delightful use of language and the guaranteed lively illustrations * The Bookseller *A great story for reading aloud * Parents In Touch *A winner simply because of the delightful use of language and the guaranteed lively illustrations. * Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisDominus et Domina Dursley, qui vivebant in aedibus Gestationis Ligustrorum numero quattor signatis ...'The first words of J.K. Rowling's timeless classic are more familiar to readers as ''Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive ...'' Following in the steps of other great children''s classics, including Winnie the Pooh (winnie ille pu) and Paddington Bear (ursus nomine paddington), Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone is available in Latin. Learners and lovers of Latin will delight in Peter Needham's sparkling translation, which perfectly captures the wit and invention of J.K. Rowling''s original, now reissued with stunning new cover art from Jonny Duddle.Trade ReviewThe translation is great stuff. It is accurate and fluent, but it is much more than that. It has been carried off with wit, inventiveness, sensitivity and panache. I find it impossible to think of it being better done * James Morwood, Oxford University *A marvellous translation, filled with delightful touches … Extremely enjoyable Latin reading material. Kudos to Peter Needham for what I think is a wonderful translation! * Laura Gibbs, Translator, Aesop’s Fables (Oxford World’s Classics) *

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Book SynopsisThis family-friendly Philippines children's book is packed with fun facts about Filipino culture, history, and daily life!Trade Review"The large format and attractive, cartoonlike illustrations provide an inviting look at a country not often included in many other resources for children." --Kirkus"This latest offering in Tuttle's All About… series is the strongest yet and much needed" --School Library Journal"Full-color watercolor illustrations by Dandon-Albano are a perfect complement to the text, brimming with recognizable details and the ebullient colors and liveliness that are hallmarks of Filipino culture. Plenty of hands-on art projects, recipes (all of which will require adult supervision), and activities make this book a truly interactive lesson in geography." --Booklist

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska, now a major TV seriesQuentin Jacobsen has always loved Margo Roth Spiegelman, for Margo (and her adventures) are the stuff of legend at their high school. So when she one day climbs through his window and summons him on an all-night road trip of revenge he cannot help but follow. But the next day Margo doesn't come to school and a week later she is still missing. Q soon learns that there are clues in her disappearance . . . and they are for him. But as he gets deeper into the mystery culminating in another awesome road trip across America he becomes less sure of who and what he is looking for.Masterfully written by John Green, this is a thoughtful, insightful and hilarious coming-of-age story.Trade ReviewImagine a hybrid of Scooby Doo and The Catcher in the Rye and you get a little of this novel’s flavour * The Financial Times *Green’s prose is astounding – from hilarious, hyperintellectual trash talk and shtick, to complex philosophizing, to devastating observation and truths. He nails it – exactly how a thing feels, looks, affects – page after page * School Library Journal *Genuine – and genuinely funny – dialogue, a satisfyingly tangled but not unbelievable mystery and delightful secondary characters * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisSuitable for aspiring young writers, this activity book is full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing stories. It includes writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece, with helpful activities on coming up with ideas, writing from different points of view, and creating characters, settings and story lines.Trade Review'A writing workshop in book form' - Bookfest; 'A truly creative book that is bound to inspire the JK Rowlings and Jacqueline Wilsons of the future' - tBk magazine; 'Packed with ideas to get children's imaginations flowing, from tips on characters, settings and story starter, to word lists and hints on titles. There are also plenty of blank lines, just begging to be written on' - We Love This Book; 'Full of inspiring ideas for all sorts of stories, from super power adventures to time-travel mysteries. Guidance on how to get started and help with all the things a budding writer needs to think about. By the end of the summer holidays you could have written the next Harry Potter!' - Baby and Me; 'For all budding story tellers, this is a must-have book: from simple story plans to techniques for more elaborate stories, your storytelling skills will jump to a different league' - Angels and Urchins; 'This is such a fantastic tool that I can't stop talking about it' - 5 Minutes Peace blog; 'I wish I had had this fabulous book when I was young girl... an absolute gem for creative kids or for kids whose creativity needs a boost.' - Book Reviews for Mums; 'Simply fantastic for encouraging budding young authors to write their very own masterpieces... a really superb and highly educational 'exercise' book which not only gives children a fascinating insight into story writing and creation, but also encourages them to have a go themselves. This is definitely a personal favourite' - First4Dads; 'Another gem from Usborne... includes a number of different writing activities, hints, tips and handy tasks all of which help inspire and guide your child on their creative path and aid their writing journey' - The Little Book

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!It''s time to meet a new Little Miss who is intelligent, ingenious and inventive. Little Miss Inventor is as bright as a button. In fact she''s as bright as two buttons and can invent the most extraordinary things for her friends.But her greatest challenge yet has her stumped, what on earth could she invent for Mr Rude?!The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisJack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. But what will be the price that Jack must pay? This classic fairytale is retold for young children and illustrated throughout with the bright artwork of Lorena Alvarez.

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Book SynopsisAnna is less than thrilled to be shipped off to boarding school in Paris, leaving a fledgling romance behind - until she meets Etienne St Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful, Etienne has it all... including a girlfriend. But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with a longed-for French kiss?Trade ReviewA wonderful book that is guaranteed to make you smile and laugh and melt inside. * The Guardian *A delightful love story with real friendships, and the writing is great. * Rainbow Rowell, Award-winning, bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Fangirl *A funny and original book with a strong voiced protagonist that you will not want to put down. * George Lester, Waterstones Children's Bookseller *Anna and the French Kiss is all those things that girls long for... a fun, refreshing and life-affirming story which convinces us that love really does make the world go round. * The Lancashire Evening Post *Anna and the French Kiss captures perfectly what it is like to be a teenage girl – the hormones, the friendship fall-outs and make ups, the fun of having a crush and the stress of not knowing what to do with your life. * Make your own Fairy Tale *

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Book SynopsisThe NKJV Thinline Youth Edition Bible is ideal for students to take God’s Word with them anywhere. The NKJV Thinline Bible Youth Edition, featuring the trusted New King James Version, is lightweight and convenient—ideal for students on the go. Striking the perfect balance between portability and readability, this Bible fits easily into purses and backpacks, and it comes with features that will enhance your reading experience: the elegant and readable Thomas Nelson NKJV font, two ribbon markers, and the words of Christ in red.This Bible is an ideal option to have a name personally engraved.Features include: Getting to Know God clearly explains the Gospel and how this impacts a person’s relationship with God A Visual Survey of the Bible provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Bible Words of Christ in

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Book SynopsisDr Dilbert Dinkle started his career as an ordinary, everyday evil genius/inventor/bank robber. But when he awakens one day transformed into a walking, talking puddle of pee, he vows to destroy every toilet in town. Will the devious Dr Dinkle and his conniving cat, Petey, ruin restrooms for the rest of us?

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Book SynopsisThe fourth, thrilling episode in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.In the fourth book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy Alex is in the South of France, hoping to sever his links with MI6. But when a sudden attack on his hosts plunges Alex back into a world of violence, he soon uncovers a plan called Eagle strike a discovery more terrible than anything he could have imagined.

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming fable about a friendship and belonging from the award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek.A heart-warming fable about a friendship and belonging from the award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. I feel just like a penguin, says Blue Penguin. But you''re not like us, said the other penguins and they left him all alone. Poor Blue Penguin. Will he be able to convince the other penguins he is one of them after all? A moving and beautifully illustrated story from Petr Horacek, an illustrator described by the Washington Post as the thinking tot''s Eric Carle.Trade ReviewHeartwarming tale of friendship, difference, and belonging, with a gorgeous wintry palette. * The Bookseller *Get in the Christmas spirit early with this stunningly illustrated book by award-winning illustrator Petr Horácek. […] A charming and engaging book about friendship, understanding and belonging, this heart-warming story is just the thing to help promote positive behaviour in your young child and send him soundly off to sleep. * Junior *A heart-warming fable about friendship and belonging from the award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. * Parent Talk *There’s a magical and luminous quality to the icy landscapes dazzlingly rendered by Petr Horácek in this sublime story on the theme of insiders and outsiders * Red Reading Hub *Horacek’s textured, colour-rich artwork creates dramatically beautiful Antarctic scenes while the little penguin is a charmer. * Books for Keeps *A heart-warming story of a little blue penguin who struggles being different from the rest. The story discusses friendship and belonging, with a lovely finale. * Angels & Urchins *Petr Horácek’s dreamy Blue Penguin [is] a nice enough story, but what really makes this book sing are Horácek’s amazing illustrations, all ice and snow with occasional vivid sightings of an orange-coloured sun. * The Independent on Sunday *The dream-like quality of the illustrations and the evocation of snowy isolation make this a very special book and one to be treasured, as its message of friendship is so beautifully and magically conveyed. A stunning Christmas present * Daily Mail *Horácek’s textured, colour-rich artwork creates dramatically beautiful Antarctic scenes while the little penguin is a charmer. * Books for Keeps *Petr Horácek is a fine storyteller and illustrator, and this is well up to standard. […] This is another delightful book from a multi-talented author. * The School Librarian *“There are some breathtakingly beautiful illustrations in Petr Horacek’s new picture book, and a story to bring a lump to the throat. Blue Penguin does the same things that the other penguins do but, because of his colour, they don’t regard him as a ‘real’ penguin. Excluded and alone on the ice, Blue Penguin dreams of a white whale that will come and rescue him. He sings a song to the whale and another penguin hears it, and becomes his friend. His singing wins over the other penguins too and when the whale does arrive, she finds the little penguin surrounded by friends. It’s a story to warm us all and Petr Horacek’s rich, colour-saturated, textured artwork creates Antarctic landscapes that are simply magnificent.” * Andrea Reece November 2016 Book of the Month, LoveReading *marvellous and atmospheric * The Herald *

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Book SynopsisThird in Cassandra Clare's internationally bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy about the Shadowhunters.Danger and betrayal Secrets and enchantment Third and final book in the bestselling prequel series to The Mortal Instruments, set in Victorian London. A net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. Mortmain needs one last item to complete his plan. He needs Tessa. But Jem and Will, the boys who lay equal claim to Tessa's heart, will do anything to save her. This edition contains a map and a new foreword by Cassandra Clare. Read all the sensational books in The Shadowhunter Chronicles: The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, The Bane Chronicles, The Dark Artifices, The Last Hours and The Shadowhunter's Codex.Trade ReviewThe conclusion to the love triangle evokes a lot of emotions and there’s tears and laughs throughout the read * Buzzfeed, The 21 Best YA Books Of 2013 *I enjoyed the first two books, so obviously had to read the last one, and I wasn’t disappointed at all. This book had me on an emotional rollercoaster – one minute I’d be happy and excited, the next I’d be crying because of the sad scenes (sad, but beautiful). It didn’t take me long to finish, because I couldn’t put it down! * The Guardian Online *I’m not sure I’ll ever be emotionally recovered from that book! * Chloe's Reading Corner *

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Book SynopsisThrilling comic-strip action, with monsters, mighty heroes and even mightier gods and goddesses.The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector''s deadly combat; the Trojan Horse... The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla... These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.Trade ReviewLikely to amuse and even absorb children for a good while... Has a kind of Where's Wally?-ish delight in visual minutiae. * The Times Educational Supplement *Elegant, intelligent, funny, dramatic and totally absorbing; the perfect start to an early familiarity with Homer. * The Guardian *Brings clarity and humour to these ancient myths... Surely the most entertaining way to explore ancient history. * Junior Education *Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic. * Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians series *“[…] this gutsy, electrifying retelling of both epics… will please both the finicky Homeric scholars and children encountering the full stories for the first time.” * TLS *

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Book SynopsisBig art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.

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Book SynopsisSpike Milligan's publishing career began over forty years ago when Silly Verse for Kids was published in 1959. His poems were inspired by listening to his own children, and subsequently his grandchildren, and marvelling at the way they could invent new words or incorporate sound effects into their everyday language. Spike did not regard children as small adults, but as entirely different species who lived in a secret, magical world that very few adults understood. For decades he delved into this world, delighting children - and adults - of all ages with his poems and stories.Illustrated throughout with Spike's own drawings and specially commissioned artworks, this is an ideal read-alone or read-aloud book for Spike fans of all ages, featuring: Silly Verse for Kids (1959), The Bald Twit Lion (1968), A Book of Milliganimals (1968), Unspun Socks from a Chicken's Laundry (1968), Sir Nobonk and the Terrible, Awful, Dreadful, Nasty Dragon (1982), and Startling Verse for All the Family (1987).Trade ReviewA wonderful collection of Spike's stories and poetry for children. Some of them are funny, some of them downright strange, but they're all inventive, and imaginative * Good Housekeeping *Spike's illustrated autobiography will delight his many fans. Happily, the Family Album is untrammeled Milligan. The temptation to be sensible is resisted * Books Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. The elf who finds it has one of the best adventures she has ever had. Mini gift edition.Trade Review'What a lovely magical little story. The illustrations are delightful and the story is just so very sweet. This book is produced as a gift book and I think it would make a lovely present for a young girl.'-- Totz2teens.co.uk member review

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Book SynopsisNine students. Three bloodsports. One deadly weekend. A twisting thriller for fans of gothic literature and The Hunger Games.Trade ReviewMA Bennett reinvigorates the boarding-school thriller... This is a darkly compelling examination of the allure of privilege, and the unscrupulous means by which it preserves itself. * The Guardian *A cracking debut psychological thriller set in an elite boarding school ruled by a set of six pupils known as the Medievals. Think Enid Blyton meets The Hunger Games! * Irish Sunday Independent *Gossip Girl meets The Hunger Games * Bustle *Bennett creates a chilling atmosphere on every page. She describes the gorgeous grounds of Longcross, the de Warlencourt home, in rich detail, but never allows readers to relax for long. A threatening servant or an explosion of gunfire always lurks around the corner. The book reads like a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or an Agatha Christie mystery for modern teens. * School Library Journal *MA Bennett is brilliant at keeping the reader in suspense. * Book Murmuration *So good that I had to keep reminding myself this was fiction written for teenagers and not for adults. * School Librarian Magazine *The pacing and plot development is brilliantly executed and will have you on the edge of your seat, desperate to find out what happens next until the very last page, I couldn't put it down once I'd started. There's a brilliant twist at the end, I won't spoil it but trust me, It's a good one! I can't recommend this book enough, it's definitely in my top ten 2017 reads and I'll definitely be buying a finished copy when it's out. * Fantastic Book Dragon *A very readable story in the hands of an experienced writer. Recommended * Thornton Rigg *Part traditional, part modern, thriller and boarding school drama, with echoes of everything from Agatha Christie to The Hunger Games, this really is a wonderful mosaic of a novel. * Nudge-Book *The book delivered much more than I even anticipated * Book Mad Blog *STAGS is a pacey and well-plotted young adult story that champions outsiders and questions out-dated viewpoints in a constantly evolving world. It makes for an entertaining standalone novel but a sequel wouldn't be unwelcome. * Culture Fly *Students will love this as it also has a hint of romance without being intrusive for boy readers. Hailed as the new Hunger Games, it reminded me more of The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. A good read. * Reading Zone *I read and finished this book in just a day only putting it down for food. It was absolutely gripping and interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I didn't want to put it down whatsoever and I wasn't let down by my anticipation for it which was good! * Niffler Reads *S.T.A.G.S is a thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable YA novel with dark undertones. A fun mystery thriller that sheds light on issues surrounding class and society. Highly recommend. * The Book Bag *A gorgeous and compelling romp. * Irish Times *Good and twisty and definitely unique... if you're looking for something creepy and autumnal to read, I'd recommend S.T.A.G.S. * The Cosy Reader *This book is most definitely a thriller and the ending of this book was a real "holy crap!" moment. It was full of good description, was extremely fast-paced and definitely knew how to draw you in. I absolutely adored it. * No Safer Place *I just adored this book. It was just so gripping and I wanted to know what was happening and why it was happening! * The Reader's Corner *This is one of those books that took me by surprise and had me re-reading the last chapter over and over to make sure I wasn't mistaken. If you haven't read this yet I don't know what you are waiting for! It is everything you could want from a YA and it will leave you gagging for more * The YA Nightstand *The whole story had a dark humorous tone that really gave this book a unique touch. Geer turned out to be an excellent narrator and I found her insights and ironic comments very clever. The story also made you think about society nowadays, and the obsession we have now with being "connected" to the world, especially teenagers who see the world through their phone screens. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, it's clever, fast-paced and dark, everything I love in a thriller. It also had a few surprises in store for us, which made me wonder, more than once, how this story was going to end. * Alba in Bookland *Highly recommend this book, not only for the storyline but for the characters and the twists that I didn't see coming at all. I promise you that the last forty or so pages are phenomenal, even if the rest of the book isn't for you -that ending will be. * This Booky Place *Bennett's debut is the type of book you cannot put down. I read it it in just one sitting as the slowly creeping sensation of doom came out and I wanted to know just what had Greer done and just how it had unfolded. It's compulsive and compelling and as it progresses, more and more tense and you read the book wishing you could stop some characters. * Choose YA *I really enjoyed this book. The plot is consistently intriguing and makes you want to read on. The characters are convincing and not too over the top. The book almost make you believe that you are there. I would recommend this book, especially to those who loved The Hunger Games. * Teen Titles *Like Mean Girls, but British and deadly . . . This book is great, from start to finish. * Hypable *

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Book SynopsisPrincess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox is a magical story from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. A fun story about an unexpected friendship paired with bright and distinctive illustrations, this story is perfect for reading together.Imagine Ellen's surprise when Princess Mirror-Belle climbs out of the bathroom mirror! She comes from a world where bubble fish swim in the bath, elves sleep in slippers, and brave knights fight fire-breathing dragons. And while Ellen has chicken pox, Mirror-Belle has dragon pox – but she knows just the cure. Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.Trade ReviewIt's wonderful fun! * Parents in Touch *Another enchanting tale from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks * Stargirl *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning…Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” – Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole, Guardian “The new Roald Dahl” – Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful “ – Spectator "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – Sun “David Walliams’ children’s books are now guaranteed bestsellers… watch this fly off the shelves” – Daily Mail “Delightfully funny” – Metro

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Book SynopsisMake amazing moving machines in Lego Chain Reactions! Children canbuild eight simple machines that can be combined to set off a chainreaction. They can use all the included LEGO pieces in conjunctionwith their own collection to build the contraptions and recordall their experiments in the pages of the book.

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Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series!Jackie Howard returns to the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed spaceand got it. But she doesn''t know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him. She never stopped thinking about him.Still, with Cole living off in town to work at Tony''s garage before he heads off to college, Jackie thinks it''ll be easy to avoid himonly to find that when she sees him face to face at last, it''s, well... impossible to resist him. Things are getting complicated: he''s the boy she can''t get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. How can Jackie move forward when she''s afraid of taking the next step?

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Book SynopsisNumbers from one to one hundred climb to the top of an apple tree in this rhyming chant.

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Book SynopsisA comforting, reassuring and sensitive portrayal of divorce.Trade ReviewAny young reader who has experienced the separation or divorce of their parents will read this happily knowing that they are not alone. * Burnley Express *

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Book SynopsisA hilarious biker bunny tale by former Children''s Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt.He''s wild, he''s wicked, he''s Little Rabbit Foo Foo! In this read-aloud romp by the incomparable Michael Rosen, author of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt, the bully-boy bunny likes nothing better than to ride through the forest bopping everyone on the head. Wriggly worms, tigers, no one is safe. But here comes the Good Fairy and she is not amused!Trade ReviewCombine Rosen's original sense of humour with Robins' quirky illustrations and the result is a hilarious book that will make children laugh out loud. * Book Trusted *Simple and hilarious, children and parents alike will thoroughly enjoy this fairy story. * Burnley Express *

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Book SynopsisThis collection of the best-known of the Greek myths has been carefully written to appeal to young children who will find these stories of gods, mortals and monsters irresistible. Beautiful illustrations by Linda Edwards bring the myths to life for children of all ages.Trade ReviewRecommended * Teach Primary *Table of ContentsAbout the Greek myths; the gift of fire; Pandora's box; Persephone and the seasons; the story of Arachne; the many tasks of Heracles; Echo and Narcissus; Daedalus and Icarus; Bellerophon and the flying horse; Jason and the golden fleece; King Midas; the adventures of Perseus; the chariot of the sun; the adventures of Odysseus; Theseus and the Minotaur; Pygmalion and his wife; Eros and Psyche; Greek names.

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