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Fancy Nancy makes a new friend and discovers the true meaning of friendship in this dazzling picture book from the New York Times bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser! For Nancy, a long weekend means fun, fun, and more fun with her best friend, Bree. But, alas! Bree will be away visiting her grandmother, leaving Nancy forlorn—that’s a...

Head out for a building site adventure in this fun-filled, interactive counting book! Find cute and colourful counters to move and simple prompts to follow along all the way through this chunky and satisfying new board book. Can you count the tools as you pack them into their box? Don’t forget to drive the trucks! The perfect book to help...

Notting Hill meets Bridget Jones's Baby in this whip-smart, funny, emotionally charged contemporary fiction about messy pasts, second chances, and future families from a sparkling new voice. Melbourne teacher Netta Phillips is staring down the barrel of her fortieth birthday with months' worth of negative pregnancy tests, her relationship in the bin, and a mortgage she can't afford. Things aren't...

'A warm hug of a book... like sitting by a roaring winter fire' JACKIE KAY Winter is the time to snuggle indoors without guilt; to curl up on the sofa with a good book or a box set, a hot drink or a wee whisky to hand. Val McDermid has always had a soft spot for winter: the bitter clarity...

In this ultimate guide to ultrarunning, dive into 100 of the world's most breathtaking and brutal ultramarathons - from the icy tundras of Sweden to the sun-scorched deserts of the USA, and the rugged mountains of Europe. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner in search of your next challenge or an aspiring runner eager to tackle your first ultra, each race...

'Brilliantly inventive'. - Tom Holland 'Learned, highly informative and readable'. - Literary Review 'Thoughtful, humane and open-minded'. - Kirkus Reviews 'A brilliant book'. - Library Journal 'Witty writing'. - The Times * With his trademark reverence and revelry, The Revd. Fergus Butler-Gallie travels through time and place to get to the heart of the religion he is so passionate about....

Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her SIXTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. Toto and her friends are on their way to Ireland. Their old arch rival Archduke Ferdinand needs their help infiltrating a gang who he feels sure are up to something. Toto disguises herself and...

This edition includes an excerpt from Dear Debbie, an essay, a reading group guide, and a Q&A with the author.“You must be our new neighbors!” Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter’s hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make...

The latest book based on the BBC's BAFTA Award-winning show, The Repair Shop: World War II marks the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II by sharing objects from the era and the stories behind them. Chapters include Secrets and Spies; The Home Front; Children and the War; War in the Skies and Seas; The War Abroad;...

Was That Racist? is a research-based approach to racial bias training that focuses on detecting the subtler forms of bias. It acts as a call-to-action to push back against resistance to DEI training and even the very reality of racial bias by an author with a credible platform in this area. For years, Dr Evelyn Carter has researched how people...

From Jordan Belfort, author of The Way of the Wolf and subject of the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street, comes his long-anticipated guide for mastering the stock market. The Wolf of Investing teaches you when to buy, sell, hold, and cash out; how to make smarter (and safer) investments; and how to build significant wealth over both the...

'An extraordinary story' Fredrik Backman, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove Meet Mariddja: eccentric, eighty-five years old, and facing a cancer diagnosis. She's determined to keep the truth about her illness from her dear husband Biera, while also finding someone who can take care of him once she's gone. Meet Kaj: a new transplant to the village,...

A heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred spirits. Welcome to the Sad Ghost Club. When the world feels chaotic, find your calm with The Sad Ghost Club Colouring Book. With beautiful illustrations of some of our favourite moments from the series, as well as new drawings of our ghosty gang, this book is the perfect escape from...

Tequila, Mezcal & More by Mexico-based agave journalist and photographer Anna Bruce explores the trending world of tequila and mezcal, from spicy margaritas to sipping them neat. Dive into everything you need to know about tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla, and sotol. Learn about the people behind the bottles and the diverse ways to enjoy these agave spirits. - Discover the...

Praise for Now It All Makes Sense: 'Insightful and compassionate. This will help a lot of people' Matt Haig 'One of the most complete and moving accounts I've ever read... On behalf of all of us who grope toward understanding, thank you, Mr Partridge; thank you, thank you, thank you.' Edward Hallowell, MD 'Alex is rich, successful and an entertaining...

What if Wes Anderson designed your house? His aesthetic is colourful, warm and inviting - perfect ingredients for beautiful home decor. Live Like Wes focuses on the interior design and styling of classic Wes Anderson films and shows you how to apply it at home. The book is split into eight chapters, each based on an Anderson movie and the...

Join in the counting musical fun with this brand-new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance! When a music-loving dog meets a fox with a fiddle, they decide to start a BOOGIE-WOOGIE ANIMAL BAND! Before long, the pair are joined by a lion with a lute, a tiger with a tuba, and a piano-playing penguin. As more friends...

This is the story of Son Heung-min, one of football's biggest global superstars! Football Stories: Son is a fantastic, fully illustrated unofficial picture book based on the best-selling Football Superstars series. Inside, young readers will discover the incredible story of Son's rise to fame, from playing in South Korea to becoming a Premier League hero and national team captain. Every...

SOON TO BE A NETFLIX SERIES A swoony YA sports romance filled with fake dating drama, reality show rumours, and a love triangle that's heating up on and off the ice. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han. "Sure to ignite dreams and warm hearts." - Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's...

The definitive biography of Arne Slot, covering Liverpool's triumphant 2024/25 season. Featuring exclusive interviews with Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and more, this is the definitive biography of Liverpool's new manager. As Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool in June 2024, he proclaimed Arne Slot his successor with a chant that rang around Anfield. The expectations were raised for the...

Kirrin Village is having a scavenger hunt for half term and the Famous Five are excited to take part! But someone is destroying the trail, and no one knows who... will the Five solve the mystery before the event is ruined? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and...

Create beautiful clay pieces for your home using minimal materials. Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? With air-dry clay, you can learn how to create gorgeous items without the need for a kiln or expensive equipment. All you need is clay, a few tools, and your imagination. Author and artist Sarah Reeves will guide you through...

When Yuko Moriguchi's four-year-old daughter died in the middle school where she teaches, everyone thought it was a tragic accident. It's the last day of term, and Yuko's last day at work. She tells her students that she has resigned because of what happened - but not for the reasons they think. Her daughter didn't die in an accident. Her...

For most New Zealanders, Manapouri is associated with the country's largest and most successful environmental protest, but there is another, less well-known narrative of this time. The struggle to drill a tailrace tunnel under a rocky mountain at Manapouri, blast out a cavernous machine hall at West Arm, and carve a road over the treacherous Wilmot Pass is a powerful...

Charlie loves the sea. He loves the seashells and the seahorses, the sharks and the stingrays, the crabs and the crayfish. He loves the gentle waves that creep up onto the sand and tickle his toes. He loves the huge wild waves that crash onto the sand and make the beach tremble. But most of all he loves the whales....

In the second Adventure Zone graphic novel (adapted from the McElroy family's wildly popular D&D podcast), we rejoin hero-adjacent sort-of-comrades-in-arms Taako, Magnus, and Merle on a wild careen through a D&D railroad murder mystery. This instalment has a little of everything: a genius child detective, an axe-wielding professional wrestler, a surly wizard, cursed magical artefacts, and a pair of meat...

Okay. Harken to my tale. Once upon a time (a couple of years ago) there were these brothers who had a bunch of really successful podcasts, and they decided to do a new podcast with their dad, where they all played Dungeons & Dragons together as a family. And lo, this new podcast was called The Adventure Zone, and verily...

Discover the power of protein with clinical nutritionist and best-selling author Sarah Di Lorenzo. In The Power of Protein, Sarah explores the essential role that protein plays in maintaining health, boosting energy, and supporting muscle growth at every age. Discover how much protein you need and the incredible benefits it offers for your body and mind. Packed with science-backed insights...

Desert Flower by Waris Dirie is an extraordinary autobiography that recounts the life of a woman whose name means "desert flower." Waris was born in Somalia to nomadic parents and faced a challenging childhood. She underwent extreme female circumcision at the age of five, a traumatic experience that shaped her life. At just 13 years old, her father sold her...

Glory, scandal, downfall, fame, and rebirth—discover the dramatic story of the rebel auto industry titan behind the stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged sports car we all know and love from Back to the Future. The tale you thought you knew: DeLorean recounts the life and career of John Z. DeLorean, from his successful career with General Motors, where he was instrumental in launching...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL! Can Joe Pickett stop an old friend throwing his life away for revenge? The gripping new novel from multi-award-winning author C.J. Box. The campaign of hate and vengeance that a pair of violent criminals wreaked on Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett and his friend, falconer Nate Romanowski, left both men in tatters, but...

The lovable Wonky Donkey is back—but he’s playing hide-and-seek! Join Dinky Donkey in this playful adventure as she searches for her dad, Wonky. Lift the soft felt flaps to discover Wonky’s hiding place and lead Dinky to her dad ... and a big ole hug. Hee Haw!

Where's Spidey 2? Search the Spider-Verse: A Search-and-Find Activity Book (Marvel) brings Spider-Man back for another thrilling adventure! This action-packed search-and-find book features a host of beloved characters, including Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Spider-Ham, Ghost-Spider, Peni Parker, Silk, Arana, and Spider-Man Noir. Suspicious portals have opened up across the Spider-Verse, throwing the different Spider-Heroes together. Can Spider-Man and his variants...

Gaming fanatic Jay receives a strange phone call on a school trip to Titanium Tower. The voice on the other end calls himself Z. And he has trapped Jay’s classmates in the elevator at the very top of the skyscraper. Jay finds himself with no choice but to try and solve Z’s deadly riddles. Not only that, he has the...

Your favourite toys are back! Join Woody, Buzz, and all the gang on their latest adventure. Featuring beloved characters and beautiful illustrations, this movie storybook is a treasure to behold. Toy Story 4 (Disney Pixar: Classic Collection) invites readers of all ages to revisit the charm and excitement of their favourite animated characters.

Five minutes ... Two minutes ... Young soldier Jim McLeod waits in the trenches of World War I for the order to attack the enemy. With him are his friends and Nipper, the messenger dog. When they charge across no-man’s land, Jim is shot ... and finds himself face-to-face with an enemy soldier. A sensitively-written war story that shows the...

Peter, a boy of five, makes an extraordinary journey through war-torn Europe, travelling with his parents from a small Hungarian town, through Austria and on to Germany. Along the way, unforgettable images of adventure flash one after another: sleeping in a tent and then under the night sky, discovering a disused brick factory, catching butterflies in the meadows. Before Peter...

Stories to Read with Dad (Disney: Deluxe Treasury) includes six tales to be read with Dad. With some mischief, laughs, and lots of love, these classic Disney stories are all about the magic of father figures!

Calling all aliens! Help Stitch, Lilo and their 'ohana to dress for island life! With over 1000 stickers, express yourself in a style that is uniquely you. Stitch: Dress and Play Sticker Book (Disney)

Inspired by the true story of his father's cousin, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing wartime story of perseverance and hope in the face of horrors and hardship. Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life in the English countryside, Bernie's...

Discover all the friends and places Pikachu loves in this chunky board format that's perfect for new parents to share with their little ones! Illustrated in a softer, younger style than our core Pokémon titles, this fun board book is sure to appeal to parents who want to introduce their little ones to the world of Pokémon. Pikachu Loves (Pokémon:...

"When velvety dark descends, the whole colony wakes and the hollow comes alive with twitching and chittering." Bats are Aotearoa New Zealand’s only native land mammals. This book is set in an ancient forest and follows Pekapeka, a short-tailed bat, on her nocturnal adventures as she forages for food, evades predators, and plays a crucial role in pollinating native plants,...

Niki used to be an average, everyday kid ... until she found out she has amazing ninja skills. And that her kitten can talk and do karate! Now, evil lizards are terrorising the town and causing chaos at the talent quest. Ninja Superstars! (Ninja Girl 2) follows Ninja Girl and Karate Kitten as they have to come up with their...

F is for my fantastic dad. Let’s spell out why ... A beautiful book exploring all the ways in which dads are fantastic!

The wonderful world of Disney is just a roar away with this collection of stories to read with dad! Join beloved Disney characters as they learn and explore important and loving lessons with an array of iconic Disney father-figures. Filled with stunning illustrations and vibrant colours, My Deluxe Treasury of Stories to Read with Dad: Volume 2 is the perfect...

Mirror, Mirror (Disney: A Twisted Tale #7) by Jen Calonita presents a captivating reimagining of a classic tale. What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Following her beloved mother's death, the kingdom falls into the hands of Snow White's stepmother, commonly referred to as 'the Evil Queen' by those she rules. Snow keeps her head down at the castle,...

Young Joe is living in pre-World War II Berlin, with his British father and NZ mother, attending school and witnessing the excitement of his friends who are enthusiastically joining the Hitler Youth Movement. Joe feels uncomfortable with the growing mistreatment of local Jews, and after the arrest of his father as a spy, he is forced to escape from Berlin...

A deadly and strange disaster... It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighbourhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one...

Being small is the worst! Roller coaster? Too short! Fairy floss? Too messy! Run wild? Stay close! Life would be so much better as a mighty dragon ... Wouldn’t it? I'd Rather be a Dragon by Philip Bunting and Laura Bunting explores the whimsical imagination of a child dreaming of the freedom that comes with being a dragon. Discover the...

From Pura Belpré-winning author Yamile Saeid Méndez comes a beautiful and inclusive picture book that celebrates the special relationships between Disney kids and their grandmas. From Gramma Tala inspiring Moana to turn her fears into courage, to Abuela Alma recognising what makes Mirabel special, each spread will remind readers of all the amazing things grandmas can do—and how, even though...

From the author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters! Catrina and her family move to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbour lets them in on a secret: there are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna. Maya is...

Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma is the perfect heroine…for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile, and silent demeanour, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her whole life changes when she befriends the most popular boy in class, Shota Kazehaya. Can love trump her cursed life? At career conferences, Kazehaya’s father blows a fuse! When Kazehaya shares...

Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma is the perfect heroine…for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanour, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her whole life changes when she befriends the most popular boy in class, Shota Kazehaya. Can love trump her cursed life? As Sawako and her friends ring in the new year, big...

A stunningly beautiful and perfectly wicked hardback gift edition of the classic much-loved story. Follow the yellow brick road! Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City...

Finding Nemo (Disney Pixar: Classic Collection) tells the tale of Marlin's son, Nemo, who is captured by a diver in the Great Barrier Reef. Along with his new friend Dory, Marlin embarks on a daring search across the ocean to find his son. Will Nemo be reunited with his dad? Enjoy this large-size Disney-Pixar storybook, featuring beautifully illustrated pages that...

Young Michael Morpurgo always loved the small painting of a boat hanging on Aunty Iris’s wall. But all she would ever say about it was that her beloved Alfie had painted it and given it to her years ago—before he’d left for France during World War II and had never come back. Michael decides to try and find out what...

Shogun meets Sherlock Holmes! Over 24 million copies have been sold of this beloved samurai adventure. It has been half a year since Akiyama Daijiro became a samurai; half a year since he left his father Kohei - the wisest swordsman in the land - to set up his own blade school by the cool of the river. Ever since,...

Bullied at school about his stutter, and feeling ignored at home by his mum, stepdad and stepsister, Thomas takes off to the beach with the family dog, Lucy. The dog begins barking outside a cave. Bold enough to investigate, Thomas finds an injured dragon. He is frightened at first, but something about the dragon’s eye reassures him and invites him...

Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this gorgeous series where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess! What if Rapunzel made a deal with a sea witch, and the Little Mermaid was imprisoned in a very tall tower? All Rapunzel wants is the freedom to explore, but she can't step foot outside her tower without triggering her curse (at least,...

Detective William Wisting is on the case in this new, captivating no. 1 international bestselling novel from author Jørn Lier Horst. Following a harsh winter, the dam gates at Farris Lake have been badly damaged, and as summer approaches the lake must be drained for repairs. Under the intense summer sun, the idyllic lake transforms into a barren wasteland -...

Callie loves theatre. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead, she's the set designer for the stage crew and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket...

Aloha, Stitch! A Hawaiian Adventure Awaits! Experiment 626 is up to mischief again! Come along with Stitch, Lilo and their ‘ohana as they go on another Hawaiian rollercoaster ride. You can even have your very own Stitch plush to take with you on this journey.

A celebration of the canine world, combining history with practical information on dog breeds, health, care, and training. Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this visual guide to over 400 different dog breeds. From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers, from gun dogs to designer breeds - and from Beethoven to Toto - for centuries, dogs...

Introduce your little one to some beloved Disney friends in this high-contrast board book! Help little ones engage developing eyesight, strengthened cognitive abilities, and encourage gross motor skills. Disney Classics: A High-Contrast Book ensures an engaging and stimulating experience, perfect for fostering early development in an enjoyable manner.

Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart is the essential lifeline for any budding cook. Whether you're off to university or moving out for the first, third, or even sixth time, this is your quick and easy guide to truly delicious meals, even on a budget. Inside, you'll find simple, quick, affordable, and mouthwatering recipes you'll really want to cook and eat—each one...

Every moment is a moment of rebirth. And because the future is made of the present, we must live so that we have peace, freedom, and happiness in this moment. In the book, Reincarnation, with characteristic clarity and simplicity, Thich Nhat Hanh offers deep reflections on reincarnation or ‘continuation.’ Using intuitive examples — a teapot, parents and children, banyan trees,...

This story is based on the true experiences of a remarkable horse called Bess, one of 10,000 NZ horses sent overseas to battle in World War One. Tragically, at the end of the war, the horses could not return to New Zealand due to quarantine laws and a shortage of ships. Luckily for Bess, her master battled to have her...

Sometimes your only weapon is the will to survive... Taken from their home, forced to leave their country, put to work in labour camps, frozen and starved, Adam and his family doubt that they will ever make it out alive. Even if they were to get away, they might freeze to death, or starve, or the bears might get them....

An exploration of life on a New Zealand farm during a long, dry spell. Through lyrical rhyming text, readers are taken on a journey across paddocks, barns, and treetops, encountering the animals and landscapes that make up the farm’s rich ecosystem. From the circling kahu in the sky to the hardworking sheepdogs, restless horses, and a watchful rooster, each page...

Cooking should be simple, accessible, and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a between-meals snack or even a simple but quick dinner, Patrick Zeinali, the personality behind a massive online community hungry for quick and easy recipes of all varieties, has you covered with 80 recipes to satiate your cravings. Having begun his online culinary journey in 2019, Patrick's determination to...

Discover the triumphs and tragedies of 24 heroic Australasians during WWI and WWII. Read the biographies of Anzac soldiers, as well as Air Force and Navy soldiers, medics, a spy, an ambulance driver, and a humanitarian, surviving in battles in England, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. Anzac Heroes includes famous soldiers such as New Zealand’s double Victoria...

The rock legend tells the story of his wild ride with Martin Scorsese - as friends, adventure-seekers, and boundary-pushing collaborators - with all the heart of his New York Times bestselling memoir Testimony. For four decades, Robbie Robertson produced music for Martin Scorsese's films, a relationship that began when Robertson convinced Scorsese to direct The Last Waltz, the iconic film...

This heartwarming Disney picture book is a celebration of all that the carers in our life do for us each day. We say thank you to our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, family, friends ... even fairy godmothers! With beautiful artwork from the Disney Studio, and inspirational quotes on each spread, this book is the perfect gift for your carer...

His Grace, The Duke is a captivating reverse harem romance and the second book in the Second Sons spicy regency romance series by viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath. James Corbin, Viscount Finchley, has two goals: guarantee his brother George gets married, and ensure his best friend Burke does not... at least not to the gorgon that is Lady Olivia Rutledge....

Let’s hear it for the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, foster dads, brothers, uncles, family, friends and caregivers as we celebrate all the special things they do for us. Thank you for being with us on the journey of life! Celebrate and honour the important figures in your life with All My Love On Father's Day and show appreciation for their love...