Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisThe third of six titles, set in a thrilling world of wild cats, where epic battles for territory and honour are played out.Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, former friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want.Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave ThunderClan warrior Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that some believe would be better left hidden.Trade ReviewPraise for the series: ‘Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur many haunt the family cat’. Publishers Weekly. ‘***** Warriors is the best series ever!’ A kid’s review, Amazon website Praise for Warriors Into The Wild:‘Warriors Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting and it's got lots of humour too! Even better than Brian Jaques’ Redwall. I can't wait for the next one!’John Wood (age 12) Praise for Warriors Fire and Ice:‘Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works’ Booklist Praise for Forest of Secrets:‘Another dynamic episode sure to please fans’ Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe Paper Dolls is a stunning, lyrical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Rebecca Cobb.A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens . . .The Paper Dolls is a beautiful and evocative story from Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the bestselling creators of The Everywhere Bear.Trade ReviewA picture book that seems simple but gets richer every time you look at it . . . Cobb's illustrations capture the joy of childhood; between them, she and the Children's Laureate have made a book that works like magic. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *The Paper Dolls was picked as a top summer read in the Metro. The selectors included George Hanratty from Tales on Moon Lane bookshop and Katherine Woodfine from BookTrust. * metro.co.uk *Rebecca Cobb's beautifully drawn and colourful illustrations are absolutely charming . . . I don't want to spoil the ending, but I can say that the inherent message of the story, that nothing is truly destroyed once it becomes a memory, left us both feeling surprisingly contented! * muffandteacake.co.uk *

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

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it? In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colours, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts. What's the only country that doesn't have a rectangular flag? Why does Hawaii's state flag feature the UK's Union Jack in one corner? And what do the 13 stripes of the USA's Star Spangled Banner represent? You'll find out the answer to all these and much, much more. We'll then show you the other fascinating ways flags are used throughout the world. Learn the International Code of Flag Symbols to communicate with ships at sea; read about flags used in sports, like Formula 1's chequered flag; marvel at flags commemorating world records and incredible human achievements; and peer with a microscope at the planet's smallest flag, which is no wider than a human hair. But that's not all! Travel back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy and have your timbers shivered by the bloodthirsty flags of 'Black Bart' Roberts and his fellow pirates sailing the Caribbean. Chapters include: What are flags for? Speaking in flag Flag designs Coats of arms Pirate flags Ships and aeroplane flags The world's oldest flags Semaphore flags Flag record breakers Flag tales Sports flags International flags About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal "At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. Beautifully illustrated, The Suitcase explores themes of displacement and difference in a way young audiences can easily engage with. This is more important than ever now that a record number of people have been forced from their homes due to war and persecution." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency"One of the most empathetic children's books on giving kindness to strangers ever published [...] Be warned, this will make you burst into tears." - Amanda Craig, New Statesman"This original, striking and simple picture book about animals responding to the arrival of a strange creature . . . is a beautifully succinct and powerful lesson in empathy for outsiders." - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times"The Suitcase is a beautiful picture book about kindness to strangers and not knowing what other people's stories are. It made us feel sadder but gladder at the same time and it is so wonderful and enriching." - Cathy RentzenbrinkWhen a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present . . . Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it's TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I'm battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.'Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse. Overnight Jack's life has become like the plot of a video game and he has come up with his own ULTIMATE FEATS OF APOCALYPTIC SUCCESS: Locate Quint Baker, best friend and inventor Find and rescue June Del Toro, his secret love interest Defeat Blarg, the biggest, baddest monster in town Become a zombie-fighting, monster-bashing tornado Trade Review 1 'terrifically funny' … Holgate’s b&w cartoons mix splatter-and-slime-heavy action sequences with humorous character profiles (a portrait of a “winged wretch… points out the creature’s “huge, hooked talons like a freaking velociraptor…), all playing into Jack’s gamified take on post-apocalyptic life. Snarky end-of-the-world fun. Ages 8–12.', Reviewer, Publisher's Weekly 'this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game.', Critic, KIDSREADS.COM 'This is a book that will keep you turning the pages, regardless of your age, and is a fantastic book for reluctant readers. It’s easily accessible, it’s funny, and there’s plenty of monster action.', Stephanie O'Connell, 100% Rock Magazine

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Book SynopsisRead the inspiration behind the new major film starring Steve Carrell, Jennifer Garner and Bella Thorne. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day... He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair... When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running... What do you do on a day like that? Well, you may think about going to Australia. You may also be glad to find that some days are like that for other people too. This funny and endearing story has delighted readers for more than forty years and is the inspiration behind the upcoming film, starring Jennifer Garner and Steve Carrell.

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Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola picture book about fussy eating. Perfect for difficult dinner times!Lola will not peas. In fact she won't eat carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, cabbage or baked beans. And she will absolutely not ever NEVER eat a tomato. But when Charlie explains that peas are actually green drops from Greenland, and carrots are really orange twiglets from Jupiter, even Lola is tempted to clear her plate...Told with true Lauren Child style, this warm and funny picture book will make dinner time fun for even the fussiest of eaters!Winner of the Kate Greenaway MedalTrade ReviewBrilliant * Sunday Telegraph *So good, it's exhilarating * Independent *A superb book to make you laugh out loud * Bookseller *A fun look at the problem of fussy eating * motherandbaby.co.uk *A mischievous wit and cunning simplicity which, although it may have baffled some traditionalists, is still instantly embraced and understood by children * Books For Keeps *A paean to the early resistance years that are toddlerdom * The Guardian *One of my favourite books for children...The story is compelling and the pictures enchanting, but the typography is not what you would expect. The letters vary in shape and size, some lines are straight and others meander across the page. Young children love this; those who cannot yet read pick out the letters; those who can, love the variation and delight at being able to cope with it. -- Sue Walker * Books For Keeps *Brilliant design and a delight to share * NLA Guide to Literary Resources *A wonderful corrective for picky eaters * The Sunday Times *Your offspring will be drawn in by the off-the-wall visuals that mix line drawings and patterns with photographs, creating a world that is absolutely grounded in reality yet also wildly imaginative * The Guardian *A fresh and very funny picture book * Bookseller *A brilliantly designed book from cover, typography and illustration to endpapers and will amuse all those fussy eaters out there * Literacy & Learning *Brilliant design and a delight to share * Guide to Literary Resources *Teatime will never be the same again after this glorious book by the Smarties Prize-winning author * Daily Mail *Only Lauren Child could come up with an idea as successfully wacky as this -- Nicholas Tucker * The Independent *[Child] brings an eclecticism and freshness to her work that appeals directly to children * Financial Times *A fun look at fussy eating * Mother and baby.co.uk *Quirky imagination and wry humour make this a wonderful book * Time Out *

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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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Book SynopsisAt kindie, Bluey and her friends are all playing different games. As they play, Calypso finds ways for them to play together. How will all their games connect?Join Bluey for playtime in this action-packed picture book.Don't miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: FairytaleBluey: BedroomBluey: TrainsBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children''s television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

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Book SynopsisHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.  He’s dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitely something weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER!  At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin’s name twin, Justin Chase, right? Maybe not... As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape!   Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's... THURSDAY!  The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series. 

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Book SynopsisLowly Worm is one of Richard Scarry''s best loved characters, and the star of this lively collection of stories, in which he takes an unexpected ride on a hot-air balloon; helps Huckle find just the right gift for Mother Cat; rides the roller coaster at the fair and builds a castle at the beach. With everything from bike crashes to a big birthday surprise, these stories show exactly why Lowly is one special worm, loved the world over. Every page has something to delight over and discuss.

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Book SynopsisWith gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, KIND is aninspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind,from sharing their toys and games to making those from other countriesfeel welcome. A donation from every copy of Kindsold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees whohave fled their homes.

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Book SynopsisSelect outfits for the dolls as they indulge in their passion for horses and ponies. Choose their clothes for grooming, feeding and cleaning out at the stables, going for a trek in the countryside and taking part in pony games and show jumping events

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisSad? Why should I be sad? It''s my birthday. The happiest day of the year, said Eeyore. Your birthday? said Pooh in great surprise.Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Eeyore Has a Birthday With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It's A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.It''s Eeyore''s birthday and none of his friends have remembered it. So Pooh and Piglet plan to cheer him up with presents, and some unexpected suprises This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in A.A.Milne''s Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as the man who drew Pooh'.Look out for all the titles in the collection:Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong BeesWinnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes VisitingWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet MeetTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent

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Book SynopsisLearn all about flags from around the world, in DK''s amazing Flags Around the World Ultimate Sticker Book, with more than 250 reusable stickers.Travel through the continents and discover the colourful and symbolic flags that represent our world. Create your own flag with colourful stickers and take the quiz to test your knowledge.Fact filled and packed with reusable stickers about flags, countries and the world, Flags Around the World Ultimate Sticker Book is one that children will pick up time and time again.

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Book SynopsisThe Penguin English Library Edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensEvery idiot who goes around with ''Merry Christmas'' on his lips, should be boiled with his own puddingCharles Dickens''s tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had, along with Dickens''s other Christmas writings, a lasting and significant influence upon our ideas about the season as a time for celebration, charity and memory.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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Book SynopsisChristopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published at nineteen, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Christopher makes his home in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he continues to write stories and ask questions. Find out more about Christopher and all things Inheritance Cycle on social media and at paolini.net.Trade ReviewA compelling and action-filled adventure . . . A galloping good example of its genre * Daily Telegraph *This book is an achievement. Readers will be transported * The Sunday Times *A portrayal of true affection between boy and dragon . . . Paolini writes like someone gripped by his own story * Guardian *A stirring fantasy of epic proportions * The Bookseller *Bound for the bestsellers * Publishing News *

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Book SynopsisMog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when her favourite toy goes missingBunny is Mog''s best thing her favourite toy. But one day Mrs Thomas says she is going to throw Bunny in the dustbin, and then Bunny and Mog go missingFrom the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat!Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys or girls, and their families!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog: ‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr: ‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

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Book SynopsisLook, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. That's when things started really going wrong.

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed.Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed.But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time?This bestselling bedtime series has now sold over 3 million copies in the UK!Do you have all the books in the series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Unicorn?

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Book SynopsisEnjoy creative and imaginative play with this themed set. Each set includes a board book with busy scenes full of objects to see and find, plus 15 chunky puzzle pieces to place in the book pages. All packaged in a presentation box. Encourages development of vocabulary and hand-eye coordination skills.

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Book SynopsisMy woodland's full of animals, of every different kind. So shall we stay here for a while and see what we can find? Join Bear on his journey through the year with lots of friends to meet, places to explore and things to spot along the way. Each spread focuses on a respective season: - Spring spreads include Bear's World, Home Sweet Home, School Days, Bunny's Birthday - Summer spreads include Sports Day, High Summer, Swimming Lessons, Bear's Picnic, Putting on a Play - Autumn spreads include: Goodbye Party, Rainy Day, Art Class, Bear's Campfire - Winter spreads include: Winter Sports, Bear's Winter Feast, Bear's Bedtime A first poetry book for children aged 5+ that reflects the changing seasons, weather and the nature that can be found all around us. · Engaging spotting activity for young children, with spreads themed around an event set in the magical woodland, and a cast of woodland friends to follow, scene to scene · Perfect spring gift book which builds an immersive, tender world and encourages the reader to look at the natural world around them with wonder and delight · Features back matter on a nature trail to get children outside and poetry and nature resources for inside Words of praise for The Brown Bear Wood Series "A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time." - Independent's Best Kids Poetry Book 2021 "A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature." - Kirkus starred review "A simple yet magical first book of poetry." - The TelegraphTrade Review“A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time.” — The Independent, Independent’s Best Kids Poetry Book 2021 A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature --― Kirkus starred review A simple yet magical first book of poetry --― The Telegraph

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Book Synopsis---------------------- THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD! ---------------------- Hop into celebrations with the Bunny Adventures! We're going to a birthday party! Come and join the fun! Get ready to celebrate, and join the fun as four bunnies set off on an exciting lift-the-flap birthday adventure. With party hats, red balloons, birthday cake and lots of PRESENTS to find hidden under the flaps, it's an action-packed treasure hunt! Can you find everything you need to get ready for the big party - and get the bunnies there on time? The perfect birthday gift, full of celebration and sparkle, from the bestselling author of We're Going on an Egg Hunt.Trade ReviewA holiday read that is cheerfully chaotic and energetically well calculated * The Observer on WE'RE GOING ON AN EGG HUNT *It's a perfect springtime adventure... Get ready for non-stop Easter fun in this beautifully illustrated read-aloud, full of the joys of spring * Toppsta on FIVE LITTLE EASTER BUNNIES *

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Book SynopsisAn internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds! This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sound, then point at the right picture! What sounds do a Hawaiian guitar, bagpipes, harmonica, bongos and flamenco guitar make? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

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Book SynopsisThe Hare-Shaped Hole is a poignant and touching picture book exploring death and grief, as Bertle the turtle learns to cope with the loss of his best friend Hertle the hare.Trade Review"A beautiful, gentle, rhyming exploration of grief and mourning" * Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate *"Explaining grief to children is one of the hardest things of all but Hare-Shaped Hole does it beautifully. Bertle Turtle experiences every emotion as he tries to come to terms with the loss of his best friend, Hertle Hare, but eventually realises that she'll always live on in his heart and his mind. It's a book full of love, empathy and wisdom. Hare-Shaped Hole is a fantastic collaboration between author John Dougherty and illustrator Thomas Docherty and needs to find a place in primary schools across the country." * Jon Biddle *“When Hertle the hare goes away, Bertle can only see a Hertle-shaped hole and he misses his friend. A sweet and poignant story about loss.” * The Bookseller *"This is a deceptively deep story about love and loss, enlivened by charming art." * Storytime Magazine *"The Hare-Shaped Hole tackles ideas around grief and bereavement with sensitivity and warmth, and could help you and your children start tricky conversations." * BookTrust *"This book is a delight and perfect for working with children on bereavement, grief and loss […] deserves to be in every classroom in the UK" * ELSA Support *"Truly a wonderful read" * Grief Encounter *"A beautiful book" * Winston's Wish *“Beautiful guidance on how to keep the memories of those we love and miss alive within us.” * The Grief Gang Podcast *“The perfect starter book for introducing children to conversations about death and dying.” * Cumberland News *

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Book Synopsis(WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters: A Jess Jackson BookAnd more café capers in upcoming Café Chaos stories!

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Book SynopsisPrincess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to be the best princess OF ALL! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Best Princess, Princess Minna's mirror ALWAYS tells her that she's the best princess of all, so she's SHOCKED when one day it says that PRINCESS SKY-BLUE is the best! Princess Minna sets out to put things right again but learns instead that being a BEST FRIEND is far better!Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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Book Synopsis'If you have kids transitioning from primary to secondary school, this book is for you (well, for your kids!) ... Helpful, funny and encouraging' - Sarah Turner AKA The Unmumsy MumThe bestselling back to school handbook, from the nation's favourite head teacher, Mr Burton. Secondary school can seem scary. Corridors are wide, older students look terrifying and there's homework, messy friendships and stressful exams to deal with.But, whether you're about to land at secondary school or you're still settling in, Mr Burton is here to guide you through your journey - worry-free.From your first day to your final exams, this handbook will have you achieving, succeeding and being the best you can be. Find great friends, boost your confidence and start building toward your brilliant future.Written by head teacher and star of Educating Yorkshire, Mr Matthew Burton, this is the ultimate secondary school survival guide.Trade ReviewIf you have kids transitioning from primary to secondary school, this book is for you (well, for your kids!) ... Helpful, funny and encouraging. -- Sarah Turner AKA The Unmumsy Mum

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Book SynopsisJourney across the globe with the Moon during the holy month of Ramadan, and discover how Muslims and non-Muslims alike can celebrate the Islamic month, ending with Eid!This joyful and welcoming picture book captures the meaning of Ramadan, one of the world''s most important celebrations?, and explains the cultural differences across different countries by sharing the various practices from the call to prayer, to sharing home-cooked food, and the art of henna.With lyrical prose, beautiful illustrations, and a helpful fact page and glossary, this is the perfect gift book or introduction to Ramadan and Eid for all children.

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Book SynopsisWant to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head? In this book, the author gives his personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians.

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Book SynopsisWhen Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn't strictly 'perfect mermaid princess' behaviour. But they're about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules - it's also about following your heart.Trade Review"An enchanting story about letting creatures stay in their habitats, stepsisters bonding, and having the courage to do what's right and kindness, that young solo readers, especially those who enjoy Harriet's other series, will love plunging into." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"Full to its sparkly cover with fun, friendship, excitement and enchanting green and black illustrations, this magical chapter book has a resonant eco message, and is perfect for early readers who like their glitter with a splash of wildness and wonder!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *"Enchanting" * Waterstones *"a fun, short chapter book" * Books For Topics *

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Book SynopsisIt''s space day at playgroup and Peppa, George and their friends are learning all about the moon!The children are so excited when Madame Gazelle takes them to the space museum to learn how to be real astronauts- Peppa loves jumping up and down on the moon!Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon and introduce space to your little piggies in this sparkly Peppa Pig picture book.

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Book SynopsisSnuggle up with your very own cuddly Bluey toy as you read this heartfelt story!For real life?!Bluey, Bingo and Judo are having fun playing Butterflies in the backyard. But when Bluey runs away with Judo, poor Bingo is left alone and heartbroken. How will Bluey make amends?One little bug on the wall . . . Ding! Ching!This book and toy gift set comes with one Bluey book, Butterflies, and a cuddly plush Bluey toy. It''s the perfect gift set for little Bluey fans!Don't miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey's Toys: A Touch-and-Feel BookBluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle BookBluey: Bluey's Pop-upBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children''s television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

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Book SynopsisNick Brooks is an author and award-winning filmmaker from Washington, DC, Promise Boys is his first YA debut. He is a graduate of USC's TV and Film Production program. His short film, Hoop Dreamin', earned him the George Lucas Scholar Award and was a finalist in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Film Fest. Before becoming a filmmaker, Nick was an educator working with at-risk youth and many of his stories are coloured by his experiences with the children and families of his community.Trade ReviewThrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp. Promise Boys will stay with you long after the last page. -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingThe path to manhood has never felt more ominous than it does in Promise Boys. I was at the edge of my seat trying to figure out if I was reading a story about boys becoming men or boys becoming killers—you will be too. A brilliant pulls-no-punches mystery with bruised hearts at its core. -- Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of They Both Die at the EndThere's nothing like a book that manages to flawlessly thread subtle social commentary through a propulsive plot carried by complex characters. Promise Boys does that ten times over, and I can't wait to see this expertly crafted mystery take the world over... while teaching us a thing or two about what it means to be a boy of color in 21st century America. -- Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of Dear Martin"Nothing short of astounding. Promise Boys is a spellbinding, propulsive mystery while simultaneously presenting a searing critique of structural injustice, viewed through the eyes of the young men who live with it. I recommend it to anyone who loves books or doesn’t," -- Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King and In the Wild LightPromise Boys is an edge-of-your-seats, street-smart, exploding-with-talent novel. Three young men fight to overcome the way the world looks at them and become each other’s hope in the process. -- Francisco X. Stork, author of On the HookEditor's Choice - Both an astonishingly tense thriller as well as a critique of the charter school system * The Bookseller *If there is a book to fall in love with next year I promise you that it's Promise Boys by Nick Brooks. A YA Thriller, three Black and Brown boys as the protagonists, a page-turner and the voice of every character is brilliant. -- Abiola Bello * Author of the Emily Knight series and The Very Merry Murder Club *This smart, tense thriller takes a sharp look at how American society treats boys of colour. -- Fiona Noble * The Guardian *An explosive YA novel that finds three students at a super strict prep school being investigated for the murder of the institution's principal. * Cosmopolitan *

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Book SynopsisThe unforgotten coat belongs to Chingis, one of two Mongolian brothers Julie knew as a child. As she tries to help them make sense of their new, unfamiliar surroundings, the brothers speak of their fear of a demon that makes people vanish. Slowly, Julie learns the painful truth behind this very real threat.Trade ReviewThe judges read extensively and intensely in their search for the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize this year [2012], but decided unanimously that The Unforgotten Coat's great immediacy and humour really set it apart. With his brilliant depiction of two brothers from Mongolia trying to adapt to school in Liverpool while haunted by a fear from home, Frank Cottrell Boyce never preaches to the reader, and judges felt that he writes with such credibility and warmth that his readers will be left wiser when they have finished the story. * Julia Eccleshare *

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Book SynopsisSoon to be an original film on Disney+ streaming service!Before ELEANOR AND PARK, there was STARGIRL. The seminal life-affirming YA novel celebrating first love and self-acceptance - now in a beautiful new edition for the next generation of readers.She''s as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she''s from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo''s heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love. A life-changing read that touches souls of all ages.Trade ReviewAn unforgettable, magical fairytale. * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisMysterious deaths in the family. A young woman left to inherit a fortune. Was it ghostly intervention... or murder? The Society of Free Spirits invites you to investigate, in this YA crime series with a supernatural twist.

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Book SynopsisHeartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it's life-threatening. Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever.

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