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It is wartime. In the midst of the fighting and devastation, an unusual friendship is formed. A delightful and poignant story that touches on humanity and unexpected friendship in times of war. At the heart of the story is a little bantam―a character children will instantly warm to. The talents of best-selling author Jennifer Beck and prize-winning illustrator Robyn Belton...

From the creator of Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club comes The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby Colour Edition—a superhero who’s faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash, now in full colour! George and Harold are in trouble again! As punishment, they have to write a 100-page report on ‘good citizenship’, and they have been...

Fourth-grade class clowns George Beard and Harold Hutchins have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school—and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret even HE doesn't know who he is! This special edition will include an all-new sixteen-page bonus section that reveals the TRUE origin of...

Ever wonder what life is like for a Minecraft Zombie? Zombie is all over this snow thing. In fact, he is so confident in his wicked scare-boarding moves that he decides to hike up the highest peak to ace the steepest run. But then an avalanche hits, and when it clears, Zombie has no idea where he is. And the...

Protect New York City with the Amazing Spider-Man against enemies such as Venom, Doc Ock, and the Green Goblin! In this 64-page Spider-Man: Ultimate Colouring Book (Marvel), join Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Ghost-Spider, and many more as they swing through buildings and fight the bad guys.

An extraordinary and unique document: Hoess was in charge of the huge extermination camp in Poland where the Nazis murdered some three million Jews, from the time of its creation (he was responsible for building it) in 1940 until late in 1943, by which time the mass exterminations were half completed. Before this, he had worked in other concentration camps,...

Featuring a beautiful luxe cover with gold foil highlights, gold gilding, and a gold ribbon marker, this is the latest title to join this iconic Disney series. As an evil force threatens the kingdom of Kumandra, Raya and her trusty steed Tuk Tuk must leave their home and track down the last dragon in the world. Will they succeed and...

Rainbocorns: Scratch and Reveal invites you to uncover your Rainbocorn friends in this delightful scratch and reveal book! Use the included wooden scratcher to bring each page to life, unveiling a new colourful friend with every reveal.

Leo Houlding started climbing at ten years of age in the Lake District and was the youngest person (and first Briton) to free climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the United States at eighteen years, which cemented his reputation. He has since gone on to summit the world's toughest peaks and explore the most extreme places on our...

Allan Moffat is one of the legends of Australian motor sport. His extraordinary driving career, which lasted from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, coincided with the heyday of touring car racing. His achievements included 32 Australian Touring Car wins, four of them at Bathurst, and four Championships. His Trans Am Mustang, surely the definitive racing touring car of all...

When Mulan's father is asked to fight in the war, she poses as a boy to take his place. But soon Mulan finds that her mission, and her ability to keep her true identity a secret, may be more difficult than she expected. Follow Mulan's courageous journey to become one of China's greatest heroes in this collectible storybook.

Get ready to explore the Terrain Trio of Land, Sea and Air in this Jurassic World Rebirth: Ultimate Colouring Book. With 64 pages of colouring to enjoy, you're about to enter undiscovered territory!

With 16 pages of colouring and over 50 stickers, this Jurassic World Rebirth: Puffy Sticker Colouring Book is perfect for dinosaur fans. Use your stickers and colouring to bring the Jurassic World to life, but be ready to run at any second!

Be ready for a roaring-good time of colouring in this 128-page Jurassic World Rebirth: Mega Colouring Book! Come and see some of the dinosaurs as they roam through land, sea, and air.

The final battle is at hand... It is a dark and terrible winter in Hunter’s Reach as strange phantoms prowl the lands, turning all they encounter to stone or ice. Rana is sure Lyricon and the dragons are to blame for the shocking magical attacks, but they all seem to have disappeared. Meanwhile, in the realm of Ormeria, the dragon...

The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! At a time when bringing stories of laughter, hope, kindness, and courage to children seems more important than ever, The Grinny Granny Donkey delivers a heartwarming hug and a dose of laugh-out-loud family fun...

He tried to jump out, but the new swing had got him! It danced around with him—stuck fast to his bottom. He bounded and bounced like a featherweight fighter. He floundered and flounced—but the swing just got tighter. Young at heart, Grandpa has taken his grandchildren to the new playground. After leaping into the swing, he discovers he is in...

Grandma Loves You is a captivating book filled with warmth and the joyous bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. Read aloud the gentle rhyming text as Grandma and her grandchildren enjoy activities together, including dancing, baking, riding bicycles, walking, storytelling, and reading.

Snuggle up, get cosy and let the day go with this enchanting collection of Frozen: My Deluxe Treasury of Bedtime Stories! From chilling adventures to warm-hearted tales, this treasury is the perfect way to let your dreams take flight with Anna, Elsa and their friends. The wonderful world of Frozen awaits on every page! Find courage with Elsa, go on...

Frozen 2 (Disney: Classic Collection) follows Anna and Elsa as they continue to live happily in the kingdom of Arendelle, where Elsa reigns as Queen. Despite their happiness, Elsa remains curious about the source of her mystical powers. When a mysterious voice beckons her, Elsa, along with her friends, embarks on a journey to the Enchanted Forest. What will they...

The Solar System by Sophie Allan is a spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 that explores our Sun and the planets. This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our...

Night and blood were unchanged, night and blood had been with us always. The utterly gripping new novel from the internationally bestselling author of A Death in the Family. Night and blood were unchanged, night and blood had been with us always. In the summer of 1985, Kristian Hadeland leaves his life in Norway behind and moves to London to...

The scorching, much-anticipated new book from the winner of the 2022 Stella Prize for Dropbear. The Rot is a recalcitrant study of the decaying romances, expired hopes, and abject injustices of the world. A liturgy for girlhood in the dying days of late-stage capitalism, these poems expose fraying nerves and tendons of a speaker refusing to avert their gaze from...

Let the wisdom of Outlander guide and inspire you with this beautifully rendered oracle deck, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Diana Gabaldon. Drawing on Outlander's universal themes of love, loss, and fate, these 54 original watercolours include portrait cards that evoke beloved—and sometimes despised—Outlander characters, such as Jamie and Claire as the Lovers, Brianna as...

Dress Up Fashion Dolls Style City by Sophie Collingwood invites young fashion enthusiasts to explore their creativity with its engaging sticker activity book. Dress up, accessorise, and design stylish characters using a variety of mix-and-match stickers tailored for create-your-own outfit activities. From cute pyjamas to cosy winter wear, this delightful book is perfect for aspiring fashionistas aged 5 and up....

Two rival schools stand next door to each other—one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper... This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in...

The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance is a charming, hopeful illustrated tale about one forgotten Christmas tree, from beloved writer and comedian Miranda Hart. Featuring delightful illustrations by Lucy Claire Dunbar. In January, Christmas trees across the land are taken down, discarded, and forgotten. But what if one Christmas tree wants a different fate... This is a story about...

Curious Questions and Answers about Our Oceans introduces curious young readers to the exciting and hidden depths of the world’s ocean. If you’ve ever wanted to know why whales spout water or how smart an octopus really is, this non-fiction book has all the amazing answers. The amusing illustrations and easy-to-read text are also sure to engage young readers.

‘James Anthony has done something I would have confidently stated to be impossible. He has "translated" Shakespeare’s sonnets and he has done so with an insolent, loveable charm … A dazzling success’ – Stephen Fry Rediscover the greatest love poetry ever written Shall I compare you to a summer’s day? You’re more delightful, always shining strong; High winds blow hard...

From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor. The dark has come alive . . . Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out...

Use a rainbow of bold, bright and brilliant colours to bring Barbie to life!

Make a splash with Barbie and her magical friends! Enter a wonderful world of colouring fun with mermaids, fairies, princesses, and unicorns! Barbie Fantasy: Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

Follow Team Avatar as they search for an Earthbending master to teach Aang. It's harder than it seems, but when the team meet a young blind girl known as the Blind Bandit, Aang is sure she is meant to be his teacher. Avatar The Last Airbender: The Power of Toph (Nickelodeon: Screen Comix) delivers a captivating adventure as part of...

Helen Garner’s acclaimed three volumes of diaries are collected here in one sumptuous book. Spanning two decades—from the publication of her lightning-rod debut novel in the late 70s, to the throes of a consuming affair in the late 80s, and the messiness and pain of a disintegrating marriage in the late 90s—the diaries reveal the life of one of the...

‘The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time What do we want to do with our one precious life? What is our deepest desire? In How to Dream, world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to let our deep desire nourish us and, in turn, how to keep that desire alive. If our aspiration is lost or depleted, we...

Romance, luxury, and secrets abound in this thrilling new collection that takes readers deeper into the world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series. There is nothing frivolous about the way a Hawthorne man loves. An amnesiac playboy and the woman with every reason to hate him. A daredevil, his favourite heiress, and three nights in Prague. An unlikely pairing...

A gigantic monster returns to the town it ravaged years earlier in this poignant kaiju manga from the creator of the hit series Colorless. In the spirit of the classic Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 2 combines thunderous action and character drama with the social conscience and thematic complexity of the genre's post-war roots. A monster that...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a beautiful hardcover bind-up of the first two novellas in the Fairy Tale Retellings series, Mountains Made of Glass and Apples Dipped in Gold, with exclusive new art. Once upon a time, there were seven brothers... Mountains Made of Glass All Gesela's life, her home village of Elk has...

The third episode in the epic fantasy series by Anthony Horowitz. Nightrise takes place in Nevada, USA, where fourteen-year-old twins Jamie and Scott Tyler are performing a mind-reading act in a dingy theatre. Their lives take a drastic turn when a sinister multinational corporation, Nightrise, kidnaps Scott, leaving Jamie alone and accused of murder. Jamie becomes embroiled in a corrupt...

The second story in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz. After his experiences at Raven's Gate, fourteen-year-old Matt Freeman thinks his days of battling evil are over. But he is pulled into another horrifying adventure when he discovers a second gate exists. Matt and his friend Richard travel to Peru, assisted by a secret organisation...

Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben unveils the lives of Sara and Michael, the ideal celebrity couple and media darlings, until their world is shattered by a mysterious illness. Dr Harvey Riker's clinic has discovered the miracle cure that millions are seeking. One by one, his patients are recovering. Yet, one by one, they become targets of a serial killer more...

'What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient...highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.' - Cobb, Inception How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games? Visually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir...

Shake, Shake, Shudder...near the sludgy old swamp. The dinosaurs are coming. Get ready to romp. Join in with Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and their friends as the dinosaurs stir up a dinosaurumpus! Instantly appealing with its irresistible rhyming text and exuberant illustrations. Another sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees.

Shortlisted for The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Illustrated 2023 Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are in...

Little Rabbit is back! With Christmas just five sleeps away, he s counting down the days with help from his kindy teachers and his caring mum. From making decorations and cookies to singing songs and wrapping gifts, R?peti prepares in his own special way for the big day, culminating in a warm family celebration with his grandparents.

Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying, not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings, but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality and tragedy, she also...

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this gorgeous illustrated anniversary edition! Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern-day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex...

From tigers to monkeys and horses to dragons, British Museum Press Out and Decorate: Chinese Zodiac features 25 unique, intricately foiled designs that can be slotted together to create 3D ornaments, hung up or threaded together to make an amazing garland. Each page is covered in shiny red foil, with foiled pieces which can be pressed out and coloured in...

Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed! When ancient Greek friends 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...

Bring ancient Egypt to life with 20 brilliantly busy black-and-white scenes and patterns to colour - before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection! There's a whole world to explore, and with this beautiful colouring series, readers can take a tour around an ancient civilisation and get creative at the same time! Aspiring artists can pick...

A mother vanished. A father presumed guilty. There is no proof. There are no witnesses. For the children, there is only doubt. One afternoon in November 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin comes home from school to find the house eerily quiet. Her mother is missing. Nothing else is out of place. There is no sign of struggle. Her mum's pocketbook remains...

The Edgar Award-winning introduction to private investigator Kate Shugak, A Cold Day for Murder is the first in Dana Stabenow's critically acclaimed Kate Shugak mysteries. Kate Shugak is a native Aleut working as a private investigator in Alaska. She's five foot, one inch tall, carries a scar that runs from ear to ear across her throat, and owns a half-wolf,...

It's a dog's life! An adorable book of letters from Bobs the dog, by much-loved author Enid Blyton. The perfect gift for animal-lovers of all ages. Bones and biscuits! If a cheeky bird didn't fly down to my nose and eat a crumb off my left whiskers! Really, people have no manners at all these days! In this very funny...

BECOME A TOP SECRET CODEBREAKER! Welcome to Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the Second World War codebreakers. Here, some of the greatest minds helped crack near-impossible codes and ciphers. You can join them... Flex your mental agility, crack cryptic crosswords, exercise your mind with clever brain games, test yourself with word and number puzzles, and see if you...

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Mia is a 13-year-old girl from a remote community in the Kimberley. She is saddened by the loss of her brother as he distances himself from the family. She feels powerless to change the things she sees around...

Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story, and lots to spot and say in this new title in the internationally bestselling Bizzy Bear series. Each busy spread is full of little details to spot and talk about, and in this camping adventure story, Bizzy Bear: Camping Trip needs you! By pushing, pulling, and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the...

The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach animal recognition to the youngest readers in this artful, read-aloud board book. Birds & Other Animals takes children through Picasso's series of single-line animal drawings, beginning and ending with various kinds of birds. Pablo Picasso was one of the twentieth century's most influential artists, as well as a co-creator of Cubism. He produced...

The series that answers all the questions that children really want to ask. Do birds fall in love? Why do chameleons change colour? How do frogs walk upside down? This book answers all these questions and more! Filled with fascinating information on all sorts of animals, from blue whales and bears to hummingbirds and bees, Big Questions for Little People:...

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! Batter up! Baseball is a game of legends. From diamond greats such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, this newly revised and updated edition of The Big Book of WHO Baseball is a collection of the 101...

What was it like to be Elvis Presley? What did it feel like when impossible fame made him its prisoner? As the world's first rock star, there was no one to tell him what to expect, no one with whom he could share the burden of being himself – of being Elvis. On the outside, he was all charm and...

Luminously beautiful - Guardian Utterly enchanting - Daily Mail Poetic and inspiring - Irish Examiner Magical - Shirley Hughes Will make your heart glow - Sunday Times An audacious instant classic - Irish Independent ------------------------------------- Wake up early, don’t be shy. This bright world can make you FLY . . . This gorgeous, uplifting picture book celebrates the wildness in...

Backing into the Spotlight is a hilarious and unashamedly non-PC memoir. Now in his eighth decade, Whitehall is a fine raconteur, gloriously unreconstructed and still deeply suspicious of modernity. Daily Mail Standing in front of a full-length mirror in my dressing room at ITV studios, waiting to go on to the set of Backchat, I had a brief conversation with...

This is the little book of happiness that everybody needs in their life! Positively packed with pick-me-up messages and wise words to remember, this bright, chunky gift book is the perfect package for anyone who needs to feel uplifted and empowered. Designed to build confidence, boost resilience, and spark mindfulness and joy, there are over 150 inspirational messages accompanied by...

Did you know that in 1932 the Australian army was called out to wage war on an invading army of 20,000...emus? Or that the first royal personage to arrive in Australia was the King of Iceland and he came as a convict? And how about the spooky phenomenon of the mischief-making Guyra Ghost? From Jim Haynes, one of our most...

'Nothing short of a masterpiece' JAN MORRIS '[This] gloriously ornate account of that epic journey is a classic' ROBERT MACFARLANE 'Not only is this journey one of physical adventure but of cultural awakening. Architecture, art, genealogy, quirks of history and language are all devoured -- and here passed on -- with a gusto uniquely his' COLIN THUBRON, Sunday Times 'One...

From the founder of OzHarvest, an ebullient, generous memoir with an exhilarating message. – ANNABEL CRABB Brimming with energy, altruism and refreshing candour – QUENTIN BRYCE The inspiring story of a woman with a big heart who dared to make a difference. This is a must-read book. I couldn't put it down. – ITA BUTTROSE Ronni Kahn is a force...

Born in Rafah, raised in Gaza, subjected both to Israeli bombs and to Islamist tyranny, and in the face of prison, death threats, abuse, misogyny, violence, and repression, Asmaa Alghoul has continued to speak her truth. She has continued to live and to love, to laugh and to protest. In this moving memoir of growing up in Gaza with a...

Bea's Bad Day is a delightful tale by Tom Percival, exploring themes of managing disappointment and setting expectations. Bea is really looking forward to her birthday until things begin to go wrong. With everything set to be perfect, snow begins to block the roads, and Bea's plans unravel. No party, no cards, and maybe even no cake—can Bea find a...

Embark on an exciting adventure with Bear Grylls and discover how to get food in the wild. Learn how to find water, forage for food, and cook a delicious meal using wild ingredients. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear Grylls. Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Nutrition is a must-have guide for those wanting to enhance their survival skills and enjoy...

Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn about all the dangerous animals on Earth and how to stay safe while you're exploring the world. Learn what makes animals dangerous, why they might attack, and what weapons each of these animals are equipped with. Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Dangerous Animals includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear....

Since the founding of the USA's National Basketball League (NBA) in 1946, it has produced many of the coolest, most athletic, and best-paid sports stars ever. And, in 1996, the women's game took off, equally producing incredible players who have been hugely inspiring and taking the game to greater heights. Here, we profile 50 of the greatest ever to step...

With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children's introduction to bird-watching. You've seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids' introduction to birding. This children's book, ideal for early...

Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes. From identifying shorebirds to learning about the life found in tide pools, to listening to the waves and watching the...

In the winter of 2009, Rachel Cusk's marriage of ten years came to an end. In the months that followed, life as she had known it came apart, 'like a jigsaw dismantled into a heap of broken-edged pieces'. Aftermath chronicles this perilous journey as the author redefines herself as a single woman and creates a new version of family life...

Tickle, rock, cuddle, and kiss the babies in this interactive board book! Rhyming text and sweet illustrations are perfect for toddlers and newly minted big brothers and sisters celebrating the arrival of a new baby. Baby’s Here! is a sweet interactive board book with a unique shape that encourages toddlers and big siblings to cradle, rock, and play with the...

Abandoned Child tells the harrowing yet eventually uplifting story of Amy's life. Amy had a happy childhood until the death of her mother when she was 10. Her father became an abusive alcoholic, and she was quickly abandoned by him, given money so she would leave the house and leave him alone. And disappear she did— to drug dens, with...

Your comprehensive guide to using Xero Keeping your business running smoothly has never been easier with Xero. You’re in good hands with Xero For Dummies, the only book endorsed by Xero. With the tips and tricks included in this helpful guide, you can easily tackle tasks like accounts payable, invoices, and estimates. It’s packed with easy-to-follow explanations and instructions on...

How can one European capital be responsible for most of the West's intellectual and cultural achievements in the twentieth century? Viennese ideas saturate the modern world. From California architecture to Hollywood Westerns, modern advertising to shopping malls, orgasms to gender confirmation surgery, nuclear fission to fitted kitchens—every aspect of our history, science, and culture is in some way shaped by...