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Walker Books Ltd The Worst Sleepover in the World
A playful story exploring the hilarious complications of first friendships, from an exciting new voice in children's literature.Ramona is having her best friend Gracie to stay the night. It’s their first ever sleepover and she wants to make a den, read stories, dance like a wild thing, stay up all night and have a midnight feast. It'll be the BEST SLEEPOVER IN HISTORY. But nothing quite goes to plan. Will Gracie, Ramona and her little sister Ruby be able to solve their problems and still be friends in the morning?PRAISE FOR THE WORST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD"This funny but tender look at children’s insecurities and why fear can manifest as difficult behaviour will resonate with sleepover-weary parents as much as with children." The Daily Mail"a wry, relatable look at the dynamics of first friendships" The Bookseller"A comedy of manners for seven year olds that beautifully navigates the perils of pyjama parties with pitch perfect illustrations." Chris Riddell"The Worst Sleepover in the World is a charming and gleeful story of the joys and perils of the sleepover, brought beautifully to life by Sophie Dahl's witty words and Luciano Lozano's delightful artwork." Anna James"Sophie has a wild capacity to think and dream like a child, I love her writing voice... The illustrations are so emotive and funny and how cool is mum? I adored reading this chaotic, funny and heart warming book that is full of warmth, friendship and life." Laura Dockrill"packed with wit, charm and love. It is bound to be a massive hit with children and their beleaguered parents alike." Lauren O'Hara"A funny tale of friendship and fall-outs" Yasmeen Ismail"[Sophie Dahl’s] tale about a first sleepover that doesn’t quite go according to plan should strike a chord with wee ones everywhere." Dundee CourierPRAISE FOR MADAME BADOBEDAH"Illustrated with airy, light-hearted charm by Lauren O’Hara [...] This longer-form picture book taps astutely into the imaginative life of an adventurous child, is lovely both the read and listen to." The Guardian"Swashbuckling and mysterious [...] I can't recommend it enough as a gift [...] it's a beautiful kids' book" Dolly Alderton"Any imaginative child will warm to this funny, touching story of lonely only child Mabel. Beautifully illustrated, this is a joyous debut." The Daily Mail"My favourite contemporary kids’ author" Evening Standard Magazine“a playful and beguiling voice” The Observer"Dahl’s engaging style – teamed with Lauren O’Hara’s gorgeous illustrations – make it a book to remember." Press Association"Innocence meets experience in this story that’s as beautifully illustrated as it is told." i newspaper"plenty of charm" The Daily Telegraph"one of 2019’s most exciting and imaginative picture books [...] Sophie Dahl’s debut for children is wonderfully eccentric and imaginative, and also tells a powerful tale of friendship [...]The pictures are also a pure delight." The Sun
£12.99
Walker Books Ltd What's in the Witch's Kitchen?
Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that very young children will delight in time and again.The witch has hidden a trick and a treat in her magical kitchen cupboards! Which one you find depends on how you open the doors. Whether it's frogspawn or popcorn, lollipops or rabbit plops, there are hilarious rhymes to discover inside in this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt. Perfect for children to read again and again, this spooky title is great not only for Halloween but all year round.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd My First Book of London
See all the famous sights of London in this stylish big picture book from Ingela P. Arrhenius.Red buses, black cabs and Buckingham Palace - there's so much to see in London! Visit the Beefeaters at the Tower, soar high on the London Eye and travel down the Thames in this gorgeous first book of London from Ingela P. Arrhenius. With striking illustrations of everything from iconic landmarks to the traditional full English breakfast, this is a stylish gift for any visitor to this famous city.
£13.50
Walker Books Ltd Jabari Jumps
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swimming test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board...In a sweet tale of overcoming your fears, debut author-illustrator Gaia Cornwall captures a moment at the swimming pool between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Scythe
"A true successor to The Hunger Games." Maggie StiefvaterIn a perfect world, what is there left to fear? A chilling and thought-provoking sci-fi novel from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.A dark, gripping and witty thriller in which the only thing humanity has control over is death. In a world where disease, war and crime have been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ("gleaned") by professional scythes. Citra and Rowan are teenagers who have been selected to be scythes' apprentices, and despite wanting nothing to do with the vocation, they must learn the art of killing and understand the necessity of what they do.Only one of them will be chosen as a scythe's apprentice and as Citra and Rowan come up against a terrifyingly corrupt Scythedom, it becomes clear that the winning apprentice's first task will be to glean the loser.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
An illustrated collection of ten stories about Simon Lewis, star of Cassandra Clare's internationally bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.Ten illustrated stories following the adventures of Simon Lewis, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments, as he trains to become a Shadowhunter. Simon has been a human and a vampire, but after the events of City of Heavenly Fire left him stripped of his memories, he isn't sure who he is any more. When the Shadowhunter Academy reopens, Simon throws himself into this new world of demon-hunting, determined to find himself again. Whoever this Simon might be... Join him on his journey to become a Shadowhunter, and learn about the Academy’s illustrious history along the way, through guest lecturers such as Jace Herondale, Tessa Gray and Magnus Bane. The series features characters from Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Dark Artifices and the upcoming Last Hours series.
£9.99
Walker Books Ltd Remix
From the acclaimed author of Trouble comes a novel about boys, bands and best mates. Boys don’t break your heart; best friends do. A funny touching story about friendship from the Guardian's "writer to watch" Non Pratt, author of Trouble – one of the most talked about debuts of the year. Kaz is still reeling from being dumped by the love of her life. Ruby is bored of hearing about it. Time to change the record. Three days. Two best mates. One music festival. Zero chance of everything working out. Perfect for fans of John Green, Judy Blume and Rainbow Rowell.
£8.07
Walker Books Ltd Theseus and the Minotaur and Arachne versus Athene
The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Theseus and the Minotaur and Arachne versus Athene are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers – the classics have never looked so good!
£5.80
Walker Books Ltd Every Little Piece of My Heart
“Pratt’s characters are rib-achingly funny, outrageous and entirely true to life.” Metro“A writer to watch.” The Guardian“A leading name in UK YA literature.” The BooksellerUK YA Book Prize-shortlisted author When Sophie receives a parcel from her best friend, Freya, she expects it to contain the reason why Freya left town so suddenly, without goodbyes and without explanation. Instead, she finds a letter addressed to Win, a girl Freya barely knew – or did she? As more letters arrive for more people on the periphery of Freya’s life, Sophie and Win begin to piece together who Freya was and why she left. Sometimes it’s not about who’s gone, but about who they leave behind…Perfect for fans of Beautiful Broken Things and The Sun Is Also a Star.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd A Book of Feelings
"A remarkable book ... simple but never over-simplified." Observer"An invaluable tool for parents struggling to cope with children’s changing moods. No home – or school – should be without this book." Lancashire Evening PostA warm, gentle book for young children who sometimes struggle to express what they're feeling. Amanda McCardie's supremely sensitive text explores different emotions through the eyes of two young children. Over the course of the narrative, Sam and Kate experience feeling happy, grumpy, embarrassed, shy, nervous, frightened, sad, angry and jealous – Salvatore Rubbino's beautiful pictures show the children in many different situations at home and at school, while the text explores how emotions can change over time, escalating or fading away. A book full of warmth and reassurance, and a brilliant tool for parents and carers."As a gentle, perceptive and useful examination of feelings, this cannot be bettered." LoveReading4Kids "A warm, gentle book for young children who sometimes struggle to express what they're feeling." The Bookseller Children’s Buyer's Guide"A carefully thought out, perceptive, sensitive and well-written book that little ones will find fun, enjoyable and nurturing ... a really useful addition to any family or classroom library." The Bookbag"An important book … written sensitively and illustrated beautifully." Magpie That"Exquisitely illustrated, it is a book that has great purpose and that will spark interesting conversations with your little ones." Anorak"The perfect introduction to talking to your child about emotions and encouraging them to understand how others may be feeling." Made for Mums"An honest, subtle and accurate exploration of feelings into the narrative… A great way to encourage children to understand how they sometimes feel." Library Mice
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Maisy Goes by Plane
Prepare for take-off as Maisy goes on a passenger plane for the very first time!A story of flying for the first time from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy is off on a journey to see her friend Ella, but Ella lives such a long way away that Maisy must go by plane, and what an exciting trip it is! As she makes her way through security and steps on board, Maisy peeks in at the captain: what a lot of lights and buttons it takes to make a plane go! Maisy soon makes friends with Mr Percy and Betsy; and after drinks, magazines and a tricky toilet stop, the journey is over in no time! The perfect buy before going on holiday, this will prepare little ones who have never flown before. It's more fun with Maisy! Visit her amazing website – www.maisyfun.com – for activities, newsletters, games and more.
£7.03
Walker Books Ltd Growing Frogs
Learn about the transformation from frogspawn to frog with this fun, informative picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series.What happens when you take an empty fish tank, add some pond water, scoop in some frogspawn ... and wait? Curious young minds will love learning about how frogs grow in this picture book which combines story with information.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Guess How Much I Love You: Colours
Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide!A mini buggy board book by the author and illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You.Little ones can learn all about colours in this warm and engaging buggy board book from the award-winning creators of Guess How Much I Love You. Using the polka dot velcro strap and yellow clip, attach this chunky book to any buggy or car-seat harness – and get ready to go! Say hello to Little Nutbrown Hare's friends – a yellow butterfly, a blue bird, a red ladybird and a green frog; then say goodbye to brown leaves rustling away in the wind. This charming buggy board book will captivate babies as each spread encourages the very young to learn colours in a clear and fun way.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Five Minutes' Peace
Celebrate thirty years of the Large family with this special board book edition of a modern picture-book classic."If you are not familiar with these stories, you really have not lived ... you just couldn't get better" Guardian A stunning 30th anniversary board book edition of a family picture book favourite, this is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake
Jake Atlas - tomb robber, treasure hunter, troublemaker!When Jake's parents vanish, Jake and his sister team up with shady tomb robbers to find them in the Egyptian desert in this riveting page-turning adventure by award-winning author Rob Lloyd Jones. The Atlas family is in trouble: Jake hides an addiction to stealing; his twin sister, Pan, has to conceal her genius, for fear of bullies. The siblings can't stop fighting – with each other and with their parents, stuffy professors of Ancient History. But Jake's and Pan's lives take a dramatic turn the day they discover the truth about their boring mum and dad. When the family go to Cairo on holiday, and Jake and Pan's parents mysteriously vanish, it's up to the twins to find them. They team up with shady tomb robbers, master high-tech gadgets and locate a lost tomb in this story of a family that finds itself in the deserts of Egypt.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Quest
Aaron Becker, creator of the stunning Journey, presents the next chapter in his luminous wordless fantasy.A follow-up to Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness... Taking readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond, Journey lovers and new fans alike will be thrilled to be swept into this captivating, luminous story.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd A Library Book for Bear
Thanks to Mouse, grumpy Bear discovers the joy of books in a hilarious story that fans will be eager to add to their own library.Bear and Mouse are back, and Bear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small and grey and bright-eyed, thinks differently. When Bear reluctantly agrees to go with his friend to the big library, neither rocket ships nor wooden canoes are enough for Bear’s picky tastes. How will Mouse ever find the perfect book for Bear? Children will giggle themselves silly as Bear’s arguments give way to his inevitable curiosity, leading up to a satisfying story hour and a humorously just-right, read-aloud library book.
£8.42
Walker Books Ltd Scorpia Rising
The dark and shocking conclusion to the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.In the final book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, Alex is trying to get his life back on track. But Scorpia has returned, and when you’re the world’s most successful spy, the only way out is to face your enemies. Alex’s final mission will be the deadliest of all.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Shh! We Have a Plan
The winner of the 2014 Association of Illustrators' Award for Children's Books, Shh! is the covetable new picture book from Chris Haughton, one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature.From Chris Haughton, the multi award-winning author-illustrator of A Bit Lost and Oh No, George!, comes a picture book about a beautiful bird, four friends and plans gone wrong... The friends are out for a walk. Suddenly, they spot it – a beautiful bird perched high in a tree! They simply must have it and – shh!– they have a plan. So they tip-toe very slowly, nets poised – "Ready one ... ready two ... ready three ... GO!" But, at the turn of the page, we find a ridiculous bunch of very tangled characters and a blissfully oblivious bird, flying away. One hilarious foiled plan after another and it's clear that this goofy gang cannot catch that elusive birdie! But the littlest of this group, a quiet spectator up until now, knows that a bit of kindness can go a long way... Will his friends follow his gentle lead or will they get themselves into even more trouble?
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd The Last Hours: Chain of Thorns
James and Cordelia must save London — and their marriage — in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her.In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and Lucie’s grandfather has been revealed by an unexpected enemy, and the Herondales find themselves under suspicion of dealings with demons. Cordelia longs to protect James, but is torn between a love for James she has long believed hopeless, and the possibility of a new life with Matthew. Nor can her friends help — ripped apart by their own secrets, they seem destined to face what is coming alone.For time is short, and Belial’s plan is about to crash into the Shadowhunters of London like a deadly wave, one that will separate Cordelia, Lucie, and the Merry Thieves from help of any kind. Left alone in a shadowy London, they must face Belial’s deadly army. If Cordelia and her friends are going to save their city — and their families — they will have to muster their courage, swallow their pride, and trust one another again. For if they fail, they may lose everything — even their souls.
£15.29
Walker Books Ltd Ark Angel
The action-packed sixth adventure in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series.In the sixth book in the number one bestselling Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy Alex has a chance encounter with the son of multi-billionaire Nikolei Drevin. Soon Alex finds himself in the middle of an international crime hunt. The connection – Ark Angel, a revolutionary space hotel with catastrophic potential.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd The Mortal Instruments 6: City of Heavenly Fire
Shadowhunters and demons square off for the sixth and final book in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series from Cassandra Clare.Discover more secrets about the Shadowhunters as they fight to protect the world from demons in the final book in the internationally bestselling series. Darkness has descended on the Shadowhunter world. Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends band together to fight the greatest evil they have ever faced... 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.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd This Is Not My Hat
A sneaky fish learns a lesson in crime and punishment in the bestselling, multiple award-winning sequel to I Want My Hat Back.Winner of the Caldecott Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal 2014 From the creator of the bestselling I Want My Hat Back and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole comes the story of a tiny fish who proudly wears a blue hat. It fits him perfectly. Problem is, trouble could be following close behind... So it's a good thing that the enormous fish he took it from won't wake up. And even if he does, it's not as though he'll ever know what happened, right? With so many emotions conveyed in just the glint of an eye, visual humour swims to the fore in this thrillingly original, perfectly-paced cautionary tale.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Wild Boy
A fiendishly pacy mystery-adventure story for 9+ readers, set in the seamy, smoggy underworld of Victorian London.BEHOLD THE SAVAGE SPECTACLE OF THE WILD BOY! London, 1841. A boy covered in hair, raised as a monster, condemned to life in a travelling freak show. A boy with an extraordinary power of observation and detection. A boy accused of murder; on the run; hungry for the truth. Behold the savage spectacle of Wild Boy. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats. The show is about to begin!
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Roman Diary
Explore the city at the heart of the ancient Roman Empire with Iliona, a Greek girl captured by pirates and sold into slavery.The year is AD102 and Iliona, an educated Greek girl, has been orphaned and sold as a slave in Rome. Apart from her beloved diary, she hasn't a friend in the world... But the family she works for are not unkind, and as Iliona begins to make friends and look around her, she discovers that the teeming city at the heart of the empire is a fascinating place. Through her eyes, watch the Roman army return in triumph from war against the Dacians, visit Nero's baths, witness gladiators fighting in the famous amphitheatre, attend the senate and a sumptuous banquet, escape a house fire, discover how Roman women dress their hair ... and celebrate with her on the day that she is granted her freedom for her bravery!
£7.03
Walker Books Ltd Help! We Need a Title!
An interactive picture book from the internationally acclaimed author Hervé Tullet.Someone has been opening this book... I think they’re looking for a story! The characters are still only sketches, there’s a setting and a few ideas about colour, but who can they turn to for the story? It's not long until they go after the author and disturb him in the middle of his work...
£9.99
Walker Books Ltd There Is a Bird on Your Head!
Early chapter readers from a bestselling and critically acclaimed authorWinner of Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the Most Distinguished Book for Beginning Readers. Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book from the award-winning author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is perfect for children just learning to read. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In There's a Bird on Your Head!, Gerald discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head – two birds on your head!
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Trouble
A boy. A girl. A bump. Trouble. A smart, touching and funny contemporary young adult book from an extraordinary new talentHannah’s smart and funny ... she’s also fifteen and pregnant. Aaron is new at school and doesn’t want to attract attention. So why does he offer to be the pretend dad to Hannah’s unborn baby? Growing up can be trouble but that’s how you find out what really matters.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Huggy Kissy
Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli's one-haired wonder returns to share the love.When you're an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mummy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What's not to love? With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book full of instant appeal for little valentines everywhere.
£7.03
Walker Books Ltd A Great Big Cuddle
Two of the biggest names in children's publishing, Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, come together in a new poetry collection.Two of the biggest names in children's publishing, Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, come together in a new poetry collection. The poems in A Great Big Cuddle fizz off the page with sound and rhythm, energy and laughter, as Rosen captures in the most remarkable way what it means to be very, very young. A child's world with all its details and feelings toys and games, animals and made-up creatures, likes and dislikes is vividly conjured up in the most memorable, playful language, and Chris Riddell has produced some his most extraordinary pictures ever to bring this world to life. It''s a book that will be enjoyed by the oldest grown-up and the youngest child and a future classic.
£13.49
Walker Books Ltd Guess How Much I Love You
Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide!An unfolding cut-paper edition of the classic picture book story Guess How Much I Love You.A gorgeous pocket-sized folding out pop-up version of the best-selling picture book, which comes in a beautiful slip-case. As Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare try their hardest to express their love for each other, they find love isn't an easy thing to measure! The perfect gift for the special person in your life. For activities, games, newsletters and more, visit www.guesshowmuchiloveyou.com
£7.78
Walker Books Ltd Ark Angel: The Graphic Novel
Alex Rider is in hospital and determined to put his spying days behind him. But he is forced back into action when the vicious terrorist group Force Three takes him prisoner. Alex makes his escape – yet his most perilous adventure is only just beginning. Alex must stop Force Three in their attempt to destroy Russian billionaire Nikolei Drevin and his revolutionary space hotel Ark Angel; but this time, the teenage superspy will have to push himself to the limits – and beyond.A bold and stylish graphic novel adaptation of the sixth novel in Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed Alex Rider series.
£11.69
Walker Books Ltd The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Duckling gets a cookie? What do you mean DUCKLING GETS A COOKIE?! Pigeon is NOT happy about this. Not one little itty bit.He has whined, wheedled, fibbed and hollered his way through many books. He wanted to drive the bus, he demanded a puppy, he pleaded for a hot dog party... But now, in a fantastic new title from Mo Willems, along comes Duckling, with bright twinkling eyes and impeccable manners. She asks for a cookie and what does she get? A cookie, of course! The Pigeon is outraged! Incensed! How could this have happened? HOW is it possible that this duckling gets a cookie?! Well, because she asked. Nicely.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Demolition
What’s even more exciting to young kids than seeing big machines that build things? Watching the massive ones that tear them down! Crush the stone. Crush the stone. Chip and grind and munch. Make new concrete from the old. Whirr! Churr! Crunch! From the huge crane with a swinging ball (crack!) to the toothy jaws that ram the walls (thwock!), this rambunctious demolition, reverberating with sound words, is guaranteed to have small kids rapt. Bright spreads showcase the gargantuan machines in all their glory, and a pictorial glossary explains what each one can do.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd A Walk in the Park
A heart-warming tale of friendship from supreme artist, Anthony Browne.One day Smudge and Charles (two very different children) take walks to the park with their dogs, Albert and Victoria. The dogs race off and chase each other around the park, while Smudge and Charles become the best of friends. First published in 1977, this tale of friendship which is one of the first books by internationally acclaimed picture book creator, Anthony Browne is available again in paperback.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Anna Hibiscus' Song
A beautiful, vibrant story, with rich colours and words that sing right off the page.This is the first picture book featuring Anna Hibiscus and she is very happy in it! So happy, in fact, that she can’t quite decide what to do with herself!! So she turns to her grandparents, her aunties, her cousins Chocolate, Angel and Benz, her uncle Tunde and her father, who each offer her a way to express her boundless joy. But being around the people she loves so much only makes her happiness grow and grow; she is SO happy, she is going to EXPLODE! It is her mother who finally helps her to channel her brimming happiness. Sitting in her mango tree Anna sings an amazing song. Amazing is Africa. Amazing is Anna Hibiscus.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Maisy's Bathtime
Jump in the water and splash in the bubbles with Maisy!It’s bathtime for Maisy! She likes LOTS of bubbles and let’s not forget Duck! Just when Maisy is about to hop in, ding-dong! Who’s at the door? It’s Talullah and she wants to play. What will happen next?
£7.03
Walker Books Ltd Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs
Nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style.Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, Marcia Williams' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Tyranny
In this stark portrayal of a young woman's struggle with anorexia, Lesley Fairfield draws on her own experiences of an eating disorder to give a powerful and candid story of hope and survival."Do I know you?" "You've always known me, silly... I'm Tyranny, your other self. I keep you thin." One day, horrified by her reflection in the mirror, Anna makes a life-changing decision – that food is the enemy. Her obsession with being thin and beautiful will now dominate her every waking and sleeping hour. Should she falter or show any signs of weakness, Tyranny, her inner voice of "reason" will be only too willing to push her back into line. Years later, when Anna finally finds the strength to defeat her personal demon, it will be a matter of life and death.
£7.03
Walker Books Ltd What's the Time, Maisy?
Full of fun, What's the time, Maisy? is a colourful, interactive introduction to telling the time with everyone's favourite character.Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky, clunky clock with real hands and cogs that can be turned to show the time. At eight o'clock, Maisy gets up and decides what to wear; at ten o'clock she goes shopping, and at twelve o'clock she has lunch. New time-tellers can follow Maisy right the way through her day to bedtime at seven o'clock, turning the hands and telling the time with Maisy!
£10.99
Walker Books Ltd The Foggy, Foggy Forest
Who's lurking in the foggy forest? Look through the trees and guess the shapes to find out!What can that be in the foggy, foggy forest? Whether it’s a fairy queen on a trampoline, three brown bears on picnic chairs, or an ogre doing yoga, children will love trying to guess what each foggy silhouette will be. Take a trip through the mysterious misty landscape – hilarious fairytale fun lies around every corner.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Bravo, Mr. William Shakespeare!
Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.The Globe Theatre is delighted to announce a new season of Mr. William Shakespeare's plays! Prithee take your place once more for a performance of seven of the Bard's finest tales. See As You Like It, Antony and Cleopatra, Richard III, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing – each brilliantly presented in dramatic comic-strip form, including Mr Shakespeare's own dialogue and the riotous remarks of the audience. Bravo!
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd The Hairy Toe
In this spine-tickling traditional tale, an old woman finds a hairy toe – and soon the owner comes looking for it!While out picking beans an old woman finds a hairy toe – and soon wishes she hadn't – especially when its owner comes looking for it... Humorously illustrated by Daniel Postgate this spine-tickling traditional tale is perfect for halloween and shouts to be read out loud!
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Mr William Shakespeare's Plays
Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays in performance. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest are all brought vividly to life in Marcia Williams' gloriously accessible comic-strip versions, which include the bard's own dialogue and the rowdy remarks of the audience.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Where's Wally? The Incredible Paper Chase
The seventh classic title in the internationally famous Where's Wally? series.This seventh classic Where's Wally? adventure is full of interactive fun! As Wally travels through more amazing worlds, he drops a tiny piece of paper in each scene - can you find it? There are lots of other things to find too. Also included is a fabulous fold-out Muddy Swampy Jungle Game, and a press-out circus so Wally fans can put on their very own show! Wow! The Where's Wally? series has sold over 75 million books worldwide.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd The Infernal Devices 2: Clockwork Prince
Second in Cassandra Clare’s internationally bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy about the Shadowhunters.Love and lies can can corrupt even the purest heart… Second in the bestselling prequel series to The Mortal Instruments, set in Victorian London. Tessa Gray find her heart drawn more and more to Jem, while her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. This edition contains a bonus story, 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.
£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Hooray for Fish!
Swim with Little Fish and all his friends in this exuberant under-the-sea board book from the creator of Maisy.Meet Little Fish and all his fishy friends in this splishy-sploshy riot of colour and rhyme under the sea. A simple, bright, board book delight from award-winning artist Lucy Cousins, creator of Maisy.
£7.99
Walker Books Ltd Where's Wally? The Wonder Book
Hey, Wally watchers! Join the hunt in this wonderful mini edition with free magnifying glass.Take the Wally challenge and go up and down the Corridors of Time, wander the Fantastic Flower Garden, witness the Mighty Fruit Fight, visit Clown Town and see many other wondrous Wonderlands! Wally and friends are hiding in every detailed scene. Full of eye-boggling extras and hours of fun, this fifth classic Wally adventure comes in a fiendish mini edition with free magnifying glass. Wow! Amazing! The Where's Wally? series has sold over 75 million books worldwide.
£6.51