In Stock Books

The New York Times bestseller now available with beautiful full-colour illustrations for young readers! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong. Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic fields? That some fish use electricity to talk to each other? Or that giant squids evolved...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A beautifully illustrated and moving tribute to a beloved place from two-time Caldecott Medallist, Sophie Blackall. Step inside the dollhouse-like interior of Farmhouse and relish the daily life of the family that lives there, rendered in impeccable, thrilling detail. Based...

A rhyming Little Golden Book introducing young readers to the sport of gymnastics. Classes start this afternoon . . . I'll become a gymnast soon! Mommy helps me brush my hair and find a leotard to wear. So begins a young girl's love of gymnastics. This rhyming Little Golden Book is a delightful introduction to the excitement of taking gymnastics...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book four, Five Go To Smuggler's Top, the Famous Five stay at the large old house at Smuggler's Top. They discover secret hiding places, underground tunnels, and one night they catch people...

I'm Afraid! by Elena Ulyeva, published by Clever Publishing, tells the charming tale of Milo, who is off to meet his friends for some playtime. However, a sneaky spider tricks Milo into being afraid of the other animals. Can Milo and his friends show the spider what it takes to be a good friend and encourage him to change his...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book nineteen, Five Go To Demon's Rocks, the Famous Five travel to Demon's Rocks and discover a very old and valuable gold coin. Demon's Rocks is famous for its stories of bountiful...

I love my daddy, yes I do. He's very kind - and funny too. Playing, cooking, singing, snuggling... Spend special time with Dad in this joyful, rhyming picture book, brimming with love, silliness and even pages to personalise! With a gentle, rhyming story and bold, bright illustrations, this is the perfect celebration of the special relationship between father and child...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles are also available as audiobooks! In book sixteen, it's holiday time at Billycock Hill and the Famous Five make a new friend - a real pilot! But when he disappears with top secret equipment, the Five begin...

There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet push the pedals and the pedals turn the wheels. I love my bike. I Love My Bike is a picture book about a daughter learning to ride a bike with the help of her father. It's also about that...

As read by David Schwimmer on CBeebies Bedtime Story, now available as a board book. In this charming trip of the imagination, a little girl delights in experiencing life at a slower pace as she shares her day with a sleepy sloth who moves so slowly, moss grows in his fur! This sloth may be sleepy but it's a champion...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book seven, Five Go Off To Camp, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The trains seem to vanish into thin air, but where do they go? The...

As read by Eddie Redmayne for CBeebies Christmas Day Bedtime Story WINNER of the 'Best Preschool Book' - Made For Mums Awards 2018 A little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would make the best companion? A mouse is too small; a cat is too ordinary; and a fish is too... wet! As...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In their second adventure, Five Go Adventuring Again, the Famous Five find a thief at Kirrin Cottage. They think they know who it is, but need to prove it. Will the discovery of...

Milo the monkey is sad. His mommy has to take a trip, and he really misses her. Even being at school with everyone he knows doesn't help. His friends join in singing and dancing with the teacher for music class, but Milo doesn't want to dance and sing. His friends all play with toys and blocks and games during free...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book eight, the Famous Five need to find their friend Dick who, mistaken for somebody else, has been kidnapped. But when the gang finally track him down to a lonely, abandoned house,...

I Am Angry (Clever Emotions) by Elena Ulyeva introduces children to strong emotions and teaches them how to recognise and handle them. Milo the monkey is so angry! He wants a banana that's high up in a tree, but he doesn't want to go up alone. So he asks Turtle, but Turtle can't climb; he can only walk on the...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book seventeen, Five Get Into A Fix, the Famous Five are skiing and having lots of fun. But who is living in the mysterious house near their chalet? The caretaker claims it's...

Introduce The Famous Five to younger readers with these BRAND-NEW mystery stories for children aged five and up! In this full-colour, newly created adventure story, the children and Timmy find a special toy, hidden deep inside a cave... The Five have found a bottle with a message inside! It says that there's a hidden doll in the caves across from...

Social emotional learning is an important part of a child's development. Young readers experience the different emotions that Cam the chameleon feels as he takes a trip through the woods one night in search of his mother. As he travels, he experiences different emotions and changes colour. He begins his journey but starts to feel scared, and he turns white....

Your definitive guide to what makes you, you! The Gene clearly and accessibly explains the code that all life uses to make more of their species—and how mutations make every single one of us individual and unique! This series is packed with in-depth knowledge you can trust, that gets to the heart of what it means to be a human...

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the third book, Emma on Thin Icing, Emma's earning money left and right—but is she in over her head? When Mia asks the Cupcake Club girls to be junior bridesmaids in her mother’s wedding, everyone is super excited about the idea—especially when they find...

Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerer's spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions and delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake. James Mayhew has also included a last page full of...

Winnie-the-Pooh meets Wallace & Gromit in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship. Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. For rock scientist Badger, it's the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin. For Badger's roommate, Skunk, the treasure is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book...

Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023 'One of the literary greats of the 20th century' - Margaret Atwood Earthsea: The First Four Books is a collection of one of the most beloved and influential fantasy works of all time. The series follows two main characters: Ged, who grows...

Dreams. We all have them. Good and bad ones. Some may be as simple as a dream about going to the mall with friends. But others can be much more complicated. Do you ever wonder what your dreams really mean? Is your subconscious trying to tell you something more? This gorgeous book guides young readers as they learn to decipher...

Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if magic might be real in Do You Believe in Magic? Magic—spells and curses, hexes and potions, superstition, and rituals. We’ve all heard stories of alchemists attempting to turn abundant lead into precious, rare gold. Or of poor, unfortunate souls...

Ricky is desperate to impress Samantha. And he wants to be FAMOUS. The one thing he can't do is let her see him fly. But he's willing to try almost ANYTHING else to get her to notice him. A brilliant series presented in words and pictures by master storytellers Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon. Don't Look Now will have readers...

Don't Look Now Book 2: A Magician Never Tells and Elephant Bones by Andrew Weldon and Paul Jennings is an exciting tale of an ordinary boy, Ricky, who possesses the extraordinary ability to fly. But there's a catch—he can only fly when no one is looking. Ricky's dream is to become FAMOUS. However, his ambitions take a hit after a...

This is the story of a little boy called Alem who goes on an adventure. It's his birthday, but who knows where he can go to celebrate it? Maybe the bear, the fox, the treefrog or the bulldog know? But don't ask the dragon... or he will EAT you!

Peanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off to doggy school! But when the two dogs are separated, Peanut is left to fend for himself against canine bullies. Determined to help him, Butter...

The Fairies from Pixie Hollow are back for more magical adventures! Join Tinker Bell and the rest of the Fairies in this giant four-in-one collection that features classic stories originally published in the volumes titled Tinker Bell and Her Magical Arrival, Tinker Bell and the Lucky Rainbow, Tinker Bell and the Most Precious Gift, and Tinker Bell and the Lost...

Diary of a Taekwondo Master by Shamini Flint is a delightful tale about Marcus, a Maths whiz who struggles with sports. His father, a self-help author, is convinced that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with often hilarious outcomes. This story, presented in an illustrated diary format, combines Marcus's gentle, satirical humour with comic drawings that will...

Diary of a Super Swimmer by Shamini Flint introduces readers to Marcus, a maths whiz who struggles with sports. His dad, a self-help author, believes Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, leading to hilarious results. Presented in an illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour, and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud. Alongside the laughter,...

With every stroke of her crayon, Daphne transforms numbers into stories, helping new friends solve their problems with the power of data! Daphne is not your ordinary dragon. She doesn't breathe fire—she breathes life into numbers, turning them into pictures that unravel mysteries, forge friendships, and save the day! From the imaginative mind of bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and...

Learn how to move and groove like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in movement! Scuttle sideways like a crab, leap like a lemur, and waggle dance like a bumble bee. Meet a collection of animals from around the world and discover how they move, and why. Dance Like...

Cricket, I just love it! It really is the best. Batting, bowling, fielding, Twenty20 or a test. I watch it or I listen and of course I always play. Cricket is my favourite part of every single day. For any kid who's ever hit a six over the back fence or dreamed of making a century at the MCG, here...

From global superstar and everyone’s F-R-I-E-N-D Jennifer Aniston comes a delectable and fun-filled picture book about self-discovery and self-confidence starring her food-loving dog Clydeo! Everyone in the Clyde family knows what their “thing” is, except Clydeo. Clydeo doesn’t love to surf like his uncle. He isn’t into painting blindfolded like his cousin. And digging for dinosaur bones like his aunt...

Learning alphabetical order is fun with dot-to-dot puzzles! This book contains 64 delightful dot-to-dot puzzles for your child to solve. As well as improving knowledge of numerical order, dot-to-dot activities can improve children’s problem-solving skills and fine motor skills!

This School Zone Sight Word Fun workbook contains simple, fun activities that will help 6–8 year olds understand the meaning of sight words and recognise differences in spelling. Sight words are not phonetic, which makes them more difficult to learn. The workbook offers plenty of ways to help children memorise sight words and fun activities to help them progress. Vital...

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-colour book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favourite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favourite foods. Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection...

The ninth title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James is getting into trouble on campus, while Lauren has an air crash to investigate... An airliner explodes over the Atlantic, leaving 345 people dead. Crash investigators suspect terrorism, but they're getting nowhere. A distressed twelve-year-old calls a police hotline and blames his father for the explosion. It could be...

This School Zone Multiplication & Division workbook focuses on practising the multiplication and division basic facts for children ages 8–10. The lessons cover multiplying and dividing two- and three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers, and working with remainders. Clear instructions, step-by-step examples and a fascinating rainforest theme will help children enjoy practising multiplication and division skills.

Join in and help the busy train driver in this playful, interactive flap book! Toot toot! All aboard! Join in and use the flaps to help the busy train driver collect the passengers, change tracks, drive through the tunnel and much, much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to...

When Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they must stop him before it's too late. But there are a lot of puzzles to solve along the way, from a mysterious message discovered in the temple to a suspicious conversation at the stadion. Will Phoebe and Leon be able to...

Following the incredible Botanicum, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate, and design on every pull-out page.

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the eighth book, Alexis takes a step back from leading the Cupcake Club! Alexis Cool as a Cupcake The Graphic Novel follows Alexis, who loves being the business manager of the cupcake club. She’s super-organised and enjoys working out schedules and budgets. However, she...

Journey to a magical hotel in the Swiss Alps in this spellbinding historical romance blending mystery, art, romance and time travel, where two lost souls living in different centuries meet and discover that behind its many doors, they may just find a second chance. The White Octopus Hotel transports readers to a captivating world: 'A captivating tapestry of love, tragedy,...

Can a woman gifted with the power of healing survive in a world that burns what it cannot understand? Cornwall, 1628. A young girl guards a dangerous secret — she can leave her body and fly. Steeped in herbal lore and forbidden spells, the girl becomes a woman, while across the land, whispers of witchcraft turn deadly. When witchfinder Matthew...

Nine hundred thousand years ago, something wiped out the Amarantin. For the human colonists now settling the Amarantin homeworld Resurgam, it's of little more than academic interest, even after the discovery of a long-hidden, almost perfect Amarantin city and a colossal statue of a winged Amarantin. For brilliant but ruthless scientist Dan Sylveste, it's more than merely intellectual curiosity —...

Gollancz is very proud to present the author's definitive editions of the saga of Elric, the last emperor of Melniboné. Michael Moorcock and his long-time friend and bibliographer, John Davey, have collaborated to produce the most consistent and coherent narrative from the disparate novels, novellas, short stories, and non-fiction about Elric. From his early life in Melniboné all the way...

One of Esquire magazine's 50 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time "Solomon debuts with a raw distillation of slavery, feudalism, prison, and religion that kicks like rotgut moonshine . . . Stunning." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Aster has little to offer folks in the way of rebuttal when they call her ogre and freak. She's used to the names; she...

An 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 lion, hippo, monkey, elephant and panda make? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed...

Ella Bella Ballerina and the Sleeping Beauty by James Mayhew transports young readers into a magical world through the eyes of a young aspiring ballerina, Ella Bella. Each week, she attends ballet class at the old theatre run by Madame Rosa. As seasoned visitors know, theatres are enchanting places where the extraordinary becomes reality. One day, Ella Bella's curiosity leads...

The irresistible new Stephanie Plum mystery from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. AN INSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK Times BESTSELLER! Dirty Thirty sees Stephanie Plum, Trenton's most underappreciated bounty hunter, on the trail of a stolen cache of dirty diamonds. Stephanie's new assignment seems simple enough. A local jeweller wants her to locate his former...

Everly Plum is a Bridesmaid for Hire: whatever you need her to do on your special day, she'll be there to do it. So when Hardy Hopper, a billionaire, approaches Everly for help with his friends' wedding, she's more than happy to step in. But Hardy has an extra assignment for her: his ex-girlfriend will be the maid of honour...

The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer. From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand's success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to...

THE DARKEST DEBUT OF THE YEAR. Unsettling, Uncomfortable, Unputdownable. The paperback edition includes an exclusive deleted chapter 'Sharp, powerful, tragic, addictive' - Chris Whitaker 'Dark, compelling and beguiling' - Kate Mosse 'An engrossing read' - The Sunday Times 'Intensely gripping' - Karin Slaughter 'Thrilling and deeply atmospheric' - Lucy Clarke Rose is sixteen when she arrives at High Realms boarding...

Philip's RGS Junior School Atlas, now in its 12th edition, is the market-leading atlas for primary school pupils. It has been fully revised and updated with the latest facts and curriculum requirements. The essential atlas for primary schools offers clear and easy-to-follow maps and diagrams, updated for 2024/2025. Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society, it is recommended for...

This deluxe kit includes a mini replica of the Psychokinetic Energy (P.K.E.) Meter from the 1984 classic film, Ghostbusters. Complete with light and sound features, this cool gadget will help aspiring Ghostbusters to locate and track anything strange in their neighbourhood, be it a ghost, paranormal substances, or a cursed artefact! The kit also includes a 16-page mini book of...

YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF A STORY . . . It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor. Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real. Her search for the truth leads...

The first in the series that took the world by storm, The Ever King is full to the brim with magic, pirates, fae, and sizzling romance. They stole his crown, so he stole their daughter... For years, Erik, the scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who killed his father and trapped...

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson tells the story of Kofi, a young boy whose mother is determined that he becomes 'somebody'. When Kofi is granted a place at a prestigious private school due to his athletic abilities, his life takes an unexpected turn. Kofi dreams of becoming a professional athlete, but quickly learns that following one's heart is...

A strange and shimmering joy – Jon McGregor Entrancing – TLS A lot of fun – Helen Oyeyemi In a small room in an Oxford college, at the worn-out end of January, Annabel works on an essay about Shakespeare. She has a carefully considered plan for her day, but as the essay's deadline looms, so too does the urge to...

Pizza Volume 01 is the ultimate cookbook for food and pizza lovers everywhere! This beautiful book contains everything you need to know about wood-fired and outdoor cooking. The official debut cookbook from the internationally renowned outdoor pizza oven brand, Gozney, Pizza Volume 01 celebrates the versatility of outdoor cooking. It proves that you can create so much more than just...

Playfully unique, delightfully steamy, utterly romantic, and overall unmissable! — Ali Hazelwood From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heartwarming fantasy rom-com with an opposites-attract twist set in the delightful world of Tanria. Immortal demigod Rosie Fox has been patrolling Tanria for decades, but lately, the job has been losing its lustre. After one...

Call For The Ambulance featuring the catchy #1 Hit "111 Ambulance Song" will save lives by empowering children with the knowledge of how to react in an emergency. Written and sung by #1 Children's Hit Songwriter Chris Sanders, the picture book and song (CD included) has been created for St John New Zealand to support their ASB St John in...

A New York Times bestseller! From America's Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity. Dr. Kerry Burnight--known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"--is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting...

When British geologists discover the world's largest oil reserves under the desolate, icy tundra of Antarctica, Britain and Chile form a top-secret alliance for control of petroleum resources that will rival the economic power of OPEC. But when their discovery is uncovered by an Argentinean intelligence officer, a surprise attack against a secret British outpost in Antarctica triggers a war....

Whisky is a bloody business... When a dilapidated distillery comes up for sale in rural Kintyre, Eilidh and her wife Morag jump at the chance. But their ambition to run the first women-owned whisky distillery in Scotland seems to be scuppered when a grisly, decades-old secret is revealed: two dead bodies have been stuffed into barrels, perfectly preserved in single...

Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does - cast from the heavens and banished to the world below. Eight hundred years after his mortal...

Baileys is so much more than a delicious, indulgent drink. It’s a divine doughnut in the spring sunshine, a spiced cold brew at a summer picnic, a heavenly chocolate pot after an autumn walk and a feel-good fondue eaten in your winter pyjamas. In these pages, you’ll discover more than 60 recipes to take you year-round with Baileys, from scrumptious...

BOOK 4 IN THE BESTSELLING CANON CLEMENT MYSTERY SERIES 'The best of the new cosy crime writers' Daily Telegraph 'You'll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds' Janice Hallett It is Christmas Day and at Champton Rectory, Canon Daniel Clement and his mother Audrey are joined by the residents and guests of the...

From the alleyways of Soho to the medieval remains of Moorgate, the new book by Sunday Times bestselling author Jack Chesher takes you on a journey through London and its history, showing you its hidden corners. Explore the fascinating history of the city with the creator of the ever-popular @LivingLondonHistory. Have you ever wondered where a notorious Victorian murderer was...

Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share...

It's a hell of a job...When Scarlet finds herself doomed to eternal punishment in Hell for a sinful life she can’t even remember, Satan himself offers her a deal: return to earth and kill one marked sinner per day…as his grim reaper!While foiling an attempted robbery, Scarlet is forced to reveal her role as a grim reaper in order to...

It's a hell of a job...When Scarlet finds herself doomed to eternal punishment in Hell for a sinful life she can’t even remember, Satan himself offers her a deal: return to earth and kill one marked sinner per day…as his grim reaper!Scarlet’s past collides with her present as she is forced to reckon with the many lines she’s crossed as...

Argentina, 1939: "My darling Valentina, I beg you to not go through with this marriage. I know your duty to your family means the world to you, but I pray our love means more. Let us run away together, and never be parted again..."London, Present day. Rose once thought she was alone in the world, having just lost her beloved...

Freestyle: The Israel Adesanya Story is the inspirational story of Israel Adesanya's journey from Nigeria to New Zealand to UFC stadiums around the world. But it's more than a martial arts fighter story. It's about the power of our imaginations. The need to back ourselves. The joy that comes from going for it!

Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts is visiting her BFF Barbie “Malibu” Roberts at the Dreamhouse for the summer. The two friends help each other work towards their dreams, getting into all kinds of fun along the way! Join the girls and their friends as they play, cook, learn and more in this seach-and-find adventure. Can you help them find what they need...

Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. A tree falls on Ella’s gymnastics centre, and all the classes are cancelled! So when Ella hears that the local ballet school is getting ready for a big dance concert, she and Zoe decide to use their extra time to help out. The only problem? Peach Parker, Ella’s archrival, is...