Children’s, Teenage and Educational

One of Australia's favourite stories - everyone knows that birds like Mr Percival never really die. Ages 10+.

A bedtime classic in the making Dreams are things that come to you when you close your eyes Some are magical, some are fun and some are a surprise. They find you when you're sleeping, dreams of every kind. A little like a story or a movie in your mind. Meet a cast of delightful characters with lots of magical...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone. Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind. But her parents have decided she's just a nuisance who wastes too much time on reading...

Discover the magic! When Fran's mum loses her job, her family has to move to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a wood. It's bad enough that they've had to downsize, but now their phones have no signal and they actually have to interact with nature! But then they stumble across the Faraway Tree, meet all those who live...

LEGO Gadgets allows you to build 11 innovative machines and includes all the LEGO bricks you need. From the 'practical'—a mechanical hand to pick things up for you—to the intriguing—a machine that makes crinkled paper—and the flat-out ridiculous, such as astronaut training for your mini-figures, these projects encourage children to explore the possibilities hidden in their LEGO collection. This book...

Don't Trust Fish by debut picture book author Neil Sharpson, and illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat, is an absurdly laugh-out-loud picture book about the villainy of fish. Why, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish? 1) They spend all their time in the water where we can't see them. 2) Some are as big as a...

The Jesus Storybook Bible Gift Edition by Sally Lloyd-Jones is a captivating and heartwarming retelling of the Bible's core messages, specifically tailored for young readers. This beautifully crafted book encapsulates the narrative of God's unending love and the salvation story that centres around Jesus. With each story, children are gently guided through the Bible, revealing how every tale whispers Jesus'...

Join Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and more of your Toy Story friends on the search-and-find adventure of a lifetime! From dusty old antique stores to the playground of Sunnyside Daycare, there are 15 scenes to explore and search, each with its own set of challenges to conquer. Time to reach for the sky and make it to infinity and beyond! Toy...

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and...

A swoon-worthy and angst-filled forbidden romance about star-crossed lovers at an elite boarding school, perfect for fans of Maxton Hall and Eden Falls. From the author of YA sports romance sensation Rival Darling Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. I've only been at my exclusive new boarding school a few weeks, but I've already encountered my fair share of each. The truth about...

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day...

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. Britannica First Big Book of Why delves into fascinating questions such as: Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the...

Jon Klassen for the smallest hands! The very first HAT book in board book form. “The funniest book ever written” Jenny Colgan, Guardian “One of the simplest yet most original and entertaining picture books around” Telegraph A New York Times Bestseller and Best Illustrated Book The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks...

One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? The Colour...

‘Keeps one reading long after the lights should have been out’ – Robin Hobb Read the explosive New York Times bestselling debut that’s captivated readers worldwide. Set to be a major motion picture, An Ember in the Ashes is the book everyone is talking about. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. When Laia’s grandparents are brutally murdered...

Delve into captivating ecosystems in Brilliant Bugs by Campbell Books. Young explorers will be enthralled as they journey through various vibrant habitats—discovering the bustling forest, a lively pond, and the tropical jungle. Each setting is teeming with fascinating insects such as spiders, butterflies, and stick insects, inviting children to observe the wonders of nature that exist all around us. The...

*This paperback edition features a gorgeous new cover design!* From the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, Once Upon a Broken Heart is the first book in the beloved series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER? For as long as...

The perfect book written specifically for bedtime to calm your own sleepy dinosaur - now in board book size! Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes... and one fun-loving little dinosaur. Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end,...

For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman has created the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids. Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and advice—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel style—How to Be a Person...

The second full-colour graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some...

Celebrate forty years of Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant!...

Enter the realm of the Astromancer... In this award-winning illustrated series for younger fans of Percy Jackson, Māori myths and monsters come to life! Join the Astromancer and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and meet Ruapakanga and his albatross warriors! 'An epic fantasy quest' - Magpies 'Chock full of danger, heroes, old wisdom and new blood'...

Hours of fun for the kids - and the adults! The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles, all featuring colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds, and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference where the mischievous keas have changed around somebody's campervan, and find the animals hidden...

Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller - Stephanie Garber Dance of Thieves is a spellbinding adventure by New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, renowned for her captivating series The Remnant Chronicles. In this thrilling new novel, Pearson introduces us to a world of intrigue, danger, and unexpected romance. When the patriarch of the formidable Ballenger empire dies,...

Experience the gripping tale of survival against all odds in The Martian by Andy Weir, now available in a Young Readers Edition. This adaptation of the Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon is tailored for younger audiences while maintaining the core elements that have captivated readers worldwide. The story revolves around astronaut Mark Watney, who becomes one of the first...

The bestselling kiwi series of books is more awesome than ever with Donovan Bixley's Looky Jigsaw: Seaside Silliness. Are you up for the Looky challenge? Make the puzzle and then look and see if you can find all 18 items on the accompanying look-and-find poster. Open it. Build it. Find it. 100-piece puzzle. Created and designed in NZ.

Welcome to the book designed to make boredom fun.The Boring Drawing Book is not as boring as the title suggests. This boredom-busting book is a unique drawing, doodling and colouring book, filled with exciting activities to keep even the most fidgety minds focused and crayons busy. Each page tackles boredom head on with simple, humorously mundane tasks - like adding...

Bestseller in 'Children's sex education' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024 "My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all." - online customer review "Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so...

A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal's 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to download the audio book. This beautiful gold 40th-birthday edition of the bestselling Hairy Maclary Treasury is a complete collection of Hairy Maclary's adventures, and includes a reading of...

The first in one of the greatest fantasy sequences of our time. The first book of Earthsea is a tale of wizards, dragons, and terrifying shadows. The island of Gont is a land famous for wizards. Of these, some say the greatest—and surely the greatest voyager—is the man called Sparrowhawk. As a reckless, awkward boy, he discovered the great power...

Assemble a high-quality, foot-and-a-half tall chipboard gravity drop tower full of LEGO contraptions. Unleash a pack of 6 wooden balls from the starting gate and watch them race through a maze of twists and turns, sliding down ramps, flipping spinners, and whirling down a funnel before they finally plonk into their destined buckets. (All included right out of the box!)...

The brand-new explosive series finale - full of shocking twists, addictive puzzles and irresistible romance. All games must come to an end. In the stunning finale to the global phenomenon of the Inheritance Games Saga (over 6 million copies sold!), discover danger, riches, romance—and the staggering answers to long-brewing mysteries. In this series-shattering conclusion, everyone is a player, long-held secrets...

From the creator of the bestselling Nee Naw books comes an exciting new character kids will love. Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song, this time about Nee Naw’s friend, Dusty the Digger. When goats Plinky and Plonky snatch buckets of jelly powder and fall into a swimming pool, they soon become stuck in jiggly, wobbly jelly....

Eric Carle's timeless classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been a beloved staple in children's literature for generations. This enchanting picture book beautifully illustrates the charming journey of a newly hatched caterpillar as it embarks on a grand adventure to find something to eat. Over the course of several days, the voracious caterpillar consumes an array of different foods, each...

A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants, and fungi. They know that water...

Join Morrigan Crow as she steps boldly into the magical world of Nevermoor and begins the journey that takes her from cursed child to proud candidate for the elite Wundrous Society. Through elimination trials, tests of loyalty, and a strange illness that takes hold of Nevermoor, Morrigan finds friends, family, and a growing will to be her true self. AWARDS...

With 60+ definitions to help improve emotional literacy, this huge hardcover book with over 140 pages is all about our children learning to recognise and label emotions and feelings. Join Aroha and her friends as they share how different emotions might feel in the body and how each emotion might be helpful. This emotions dictionary is all about helping children...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to fix the car at the Busy Garage! Help the mechanics check the wires, test the lights and wash the car to get it ready for the road. Toddlers will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Leesh Li, which is part of the...

The first book of The Dragon Brothers Novel Series, this book follows on from the best-selling picture book series The Dragon Brothers Trilogy. The two brothers, Flynn and Paddy, are now 12 and 10 years old respectively, and are facing a challenge like no other. This is one of the world's first novels to incorporate augmented reality (AR) content. The...

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories – in one wonderful case! Includes: The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Green Eggs and Ham The Lorax Fox in Socks One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Oh, The Places You’ll Go!...

The searing second volume in a new series set in the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment. Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. Now she wants revenge. To save her sister she needs to get back home and destroy the system that created her. Rosabelle’s greatest strength is her ability to deaden her...

Have a Happy Christmas, Spot! with Spot and his friends in this big lift-the-flap book! It's Christmas, and Spot and his friends are very excited! All the presents are wrapped up, but who's getting what? Children will love guessing what each present might be, then lifting the giant flaps to find out! With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills...

Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this board book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will never be the same. This book includes a unique gatefold, perfect for making any story time extra special!Trash...

How good are your counting skills? Could you find the moa hiding from the giant eagles? Can you pay better attention than the children in the wartime classroom? We need help finding all the letters in the alphabet. The Looky Book series continues with a hilarious 24-page puzzle book that takes a look through the history of New Zealand. It's...

Global bestselling colouring book artists Coco Wyo launch the next instalment in their publishing juggernaut - Cozy Cuties is the perfect way to relax and unwind this Spring! A breath of fresh air! Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book. Snuggle up with a world of cozy cuties in these relaxing colouring pages! The sun is shining, and flowers...

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who...

Little First Stickers Halloween is a Halloween sticker book filled with spooky scenes to complete using the provided stickers. Young children will love getting into the Halloween spirit with this spine-tingling sticker book. Scenes to decorate include haunted houses, a witches' workshop, a pumpkin patch, and a monster party. With over 250 spooky stickers of zombies, ghosts, spiders, and more,...

The sequel to the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Of Jade and Dragons - a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. When Ying left the prestigious Engineer's Guild and the ghost of her father's death behind, she thought her life would regain a sense of normalcy. But,...

Bestselling author Max Lucado will teach your children to pray and praise with these rhyming bedtime prayers about blessings, needs, fears, and hopes, written by Max and his wife Denalyn. After talking to God each night, your little one will fall asleep feeling loved and safe. With updated selections from Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers, this board book edition for...

Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Join the award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley on an enchanting journey through the vibrant and diverse world of forest birds in Aotearoa. In Squawk!, Bixley brings to life an array of fascinating birds, each with their own...

When floodwaters threaten a town, the Little Yellow Digger is called to the rescue – but how can it get there? "I know!” the engineer exclaimed. “We’ve got the perfect thing. Our helicopter! It can fly a digger in a sling." Floodwaters are rising and a stranded town’s stop banks are about to burst. The panicked residents are crying out...

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar, and one of the world's greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges - including surgery for a heart...

Discover the mischievous world of Slinky Malinki, a gleefully naughty cat who can't resist the lure of pilfering anything that catches his eye. From a clothes peg to a slipper, from a string of sausages to a clock, Slinky Malinki's nightly escapades are a sequence of thrilling heists. With his sleek black coat and piercing green eyes, this cunning feline...

Within the pages of this book, you may discover, if you look beyond the spell of written words, a hidden land of beasts and birds. For many things are 'of a kind,' and those with keenest eyes will find a thousand things, or maybe more—it's up to you to keep the score... Visit Animalia on Facebook.

Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear, and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib. The perfect gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with...

Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Skandar. While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did...

Bring your wildest dreams to life in this wacky and wonderful companion to the bestselling You Choose, packed full of Nick Sharratt's ingenious illustrations (originally published as Just Imagine). This is a new Puffin edition of the bestselling Just Imagine; a companion to the picture book classic You Choose. What would it be like to be as little as a...

Atua by Gavin Bishop is a visually stunning and meticulously researched compendium that introduces readers to the rich mythological tapestry of the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand). This breathtaking, large-scale illustrated book is a treasure trove for children and adults alike, immersing them in the enthralling world of Māori gods, demigods, and heroes. Beginning with the void of Te...

Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing...

When Getwin, Lea and Buckle—with the help of Sharp the raven—unearth the trickster Book of Blacke, they embark on a quest to undo the controls on their world, seeking justice for the Scribes who are forced to work and for those who have never been allowed to read or write. The city of Wyle comes alive with danger and intrigue...

The fourth enchanting book in the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller.Joe, Beth and Frannie are joined by Robin and Joy, two children who have read all about the Faraway Tree in The Enchanted Wood. Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is...

No More Nappies, a delightful and engaging book by Campbell Books, is the Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards for Best Baby Books 0-2 Years. This charming entry in the Big Steps series is designed to help young children navigate significant milestones in their early development. In this beautifully illustrated story, we meet Millie and Mo, two adorable toddlers...

This brand-new puzzle book contains over 100 brain games for 8-year-olds. From spot the differences and sudoku challenges to mazes and picture codes, it’s packed with activities to keep brains busy. Written by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids. Also available in the series: 25 previous titles in the hit...

A "hole" lot of fun in a board book, from the creator of Maisy! The stunning Peck Peck Peck from multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins is now available as a board book, with colour so exuberant it leaps right off the page. Today my daddy said to me, “It's time you learnt to peck a tree.” Little Woodpecker has just learnt how...

The classic illustrated children’s book, ideal for reluctant readers and children just beginning to read on their own. This beautifully illustrated story of a baby bird’s journey to find his mother is a timeless classic from beloved author P.D. Eastman. Are You My Mother? will captivate reluctant readers and children who have just started to read on their own. Children...

Join Donovan Bixley as he digs up the amazing creatures that called Aotearoa home long ago. Monstrous flyers, sharp-toothed divers, heavyweight parrots, armoured dinosaurs and New Zealand's living fossil! Delve into the fossils, geek out over bones, and be charmed by this series that uncovers astounding facts about Aotearoa. From award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.

Eric Hill's Where's Spot? is a charming tale that invites young readers on a playful journey to find the mischievous puppy, Spot. As the very first lift-the-flap book, it introduces an interactive element that captivates and engages young minds. Children follow Spot's mother, Sally, as she searches the house looking for her playful puppy, revealing delightful surprises behind each flap...

A guide to building 150 different LEGO ideas, with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Discover how to build everything with LEGO bricks! Be inspired by 200 awesome LEGO ideas, from cars and houses, to dinosaurs and robots and more. Discover how to build hundreds of incredible creations using your LEGO collection. Go on a creative journey in this...

Discover talented singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's life story, from writing his first song aged just 11 to becoming a global superstar! Ed Sheeran's love of music began in childhood in Suffolk, where he sang in a church choir and taught himself guitar while still at primary school. Little Ed was bullied at school, but his music gave him confidence and a...

When your dad's a fugitive, who do you trust - him, or yourself? Twelve-year-old Olive Silver knows how to check every room with a knife when she gets home from school, how to survive alone and how to keep secrets. She's had to - ever since her criminal dad abandoned her family five years ago and let them pay for...

You can't fight time, or love... A coming-of-age love story with a twist! When Theodore Brown looks into a person's eyes, he sees a number: the exact number of days he'll spend with them. It's hard to make friends when there's a literal countdown! He's kept everyone at a safe distance since his dad died. But now that he's in...

What if you felt like you'd cried all the colours away? The heart-wrenching new story of friendship, loss and identity from the author of the international bestseller As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow. “Devastating and luminous” Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A powerful exploration of injustice, identity, and the radical act of making oneself feel seen” Publishers Weekly (starred review)...

A delightful gift for mothers of all ages and a beautiful book to share with children. When you hold me and sway like you do, I know it was you who hung the moon. From infancy to childhood, through the teenage years and into adulthood, the love between a mother and child is a bond like no other. This heartwarming...

Celebrate the magic of The Mortal Instruments and the world of the Shadowhunters with this gorgeous new Collector's Edition, complete with stunning new cover artwork and bonus content, from internationally bestselling queen of romantasy Cassandra Clare.A must-have gift for any Shadowhunter fan, revisit the magic of the original romantasy series with this lavish new hardback edition of City of Lost...

Eleven-year-old Lonasei is lonely — she wishes her older sister Eva Grace wasn't so mean, and that her mum Aria didn't have to work so much. But when Aria inherits her childhood home, Lonasei discovers she can enter her late Aunt Malia's paintings and experience the memories within. Through them, she discovers that her mother had another sister, Agnes, who went...

The Book With No Pictures by B. J. Novak is a hilariously innovative children's book that offers a delightful reading experience without any illustrations. Instead of relying on vibrant imagery, this book captivates young readers purely through the power of words and the reader's performance. It's a playful exploration of how the written word, when read aloud, can create laughter...

Experience the joy of timeless stories with Dr. Seuss: A Classic Treasury. This charming collection brings together five of Dr. Seuss's most beloved tales in one beautifully crafted volume. Designed to captivate and entertain readers of all ages, these imaginative stories come to life through Seuss's signature wit, vibrant illustrations, and playful rhymes. This treasury includes: The Cat in the...