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A brand-new upsized paperback edition of this classic story. The Bad-tempered Ladybird picks fights with every animal he meets, but soon learns the importance of friends and turns into a far nicer, happier bug. The beautifully illustrated pages of this entertaining book demonstrate the sizes of the different animals and the sun's path across the sky as time passes.

Meet Ruby the Red Fairy and her friends in this wonderful collection of eight favourite Rainbow Magic stories to treasure forever! Including gorgeous new illustrations for Flora the Fancy Dress Fairy.

Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THE SEASON! As the nut bounces crazily through the forest, the squirrels race after it, between the trees, over boulders, down the...

Enter a magical world where unicorns sleep under starry skies, graze in sunny meadows, fly around a majestic rainbow, and roam the garden of an ice castle. With over 250 stickers of unicorns, flowers, and other adorable creatures, including 80 extra-special sparkly stickers, Unicorns Sticker Book offers a delightful experience to decorate the pages.

Granny McFlitter, the champion . . . bull fighter? Granny McFlitter, our favourite champion knitter, is back! And this time, it's to save the A&P Show. Can Granny outwit - or should we say outknit - a rampaging bull? "Ole!" Granny cried, as the cape flapped around. The bull steamed and snorted and pawed at the ground. Granny McFlitter's knitting...

"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...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this second book in the Starless Clan arc. Disaster has struck at the heart of RiverClan, leaving its warriors and its new medicine cat apprentice scrambling to protect their Clan—even if it means lying to the others. But at a time when the warrior code itself is shifting,...

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide, and play tabs on every page. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? Join in all the fun of...

Back in print after more than 60 years, a heartwarming tale for today's kitten-loving kids—from the author of the iconic Little Golden Books Tawny Scrawny Lion and The Saggy Baggy Elephant! First published in 1949—and now finally back in print—this charming story about a kitten beginning to make her way around the house will become a family favourite. Breathtaking artwork...

From the bestselling Jon Klassen, Your Farm is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your tree. It can go under the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all...

From the bestselling creator Jon Klassen, Your Island is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children. This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your palm tree. It can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an...

The powerful novel from award-winning Australian writer Katrina Nannestad. Shortlisted in the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Winner of the 2021 Australian Book Design Awards. Longlisted in the 2021 Australian Book Industry Awards. Sometimes it's good to be wild. Sometimes you have to be wild. When the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of the...

Explore various ocean habitats and discover some of the amazing creatures that live under the sea. From the wide-open ocean to a bright and bustling coral reef, explore all sorts of ocean habitats and discover the amazing creatures that inhabit them. Children will love discovering some amazing marine facts while they add over 100 stickers to the various underwater scenes....

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in...

Travel with Peppa around the world in this globe-trotting Sticker Scenes book! Fly around the world with Peppa! Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they take a trip to visit all her friends. Explore the different countries and create international adventures in this globe-trotting Sticker Scenes book! Everybody loves travelling! Also Available: Peppa Pig: Super Stickers Sticker...

The fantastic new mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have returned to Deepdean for a new school term, but nothing is the same. There's a new Head Girl, Elizabeth Hurst, and a team of Prefects - and these bullying Big Girls are certainly not good eggs. Then, after the fireworks display on Bonfire...

A gorgeously illustrated treasury of children's favourite animals. This animal encyclopaedia with a twist showcases more than 100 animals in close-up detail. Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. The Twits tells the tale of Mr Twit, a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard, and Mrs Twit, who is scheming and sly, always thinking of the next horrible...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fifth book in the Starless Clan arc. Warriors: A Starless Clan #5: Wind sees Frostpaw returning to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering. However, the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who has already admitted to lying about her...

What would happen if Cinderella found herself in the beast's castle, and Beauty woke up wearing glass slippers? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this new tween series, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess! Twelve-year-old Ella dreams of adventure, but she's stuck with a stepfamily who treat her like a maid. So when she unexpectedly — magically —...

A wonderful collection of enchanting short stories and rhymes, specially compiled to gently calm and encourage sweet dreams and peaceful slumber. 365 Bedtime Stories is perfect for ages 4 and up, offering colour throughout to captivate young readers.

The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favourite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cover artist Joy Ang delve deeper into the legends of the ten dragon tribes, creating the ultimate collection for...

George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy, and through the wonders of science, Melvin Sneedly had been brought back to normal (well, almost normal). It looked like their last adventure was actually going to have a happy ending... except for one thing (well, three things)–the Ridiculous...

Watch out world, big briefs are back! George and Harold are up to their usual tricks. Last time they hypnotised Principal Krup into believing that he was Captain Underpants. Now, by mistake, they bring to life the most disgusting, life-threatening monster - the terrible Turbo Toilet 2000. For ages 7 to 10.

Cook your way through Hogwarts and the rest of the wizarding world in this official cookbook inspired by the Harry Potter films! This gorgeous book is packed with full-colour photography and over 40 recipes—both savoury and sweet—including snacks, desserts, drinks, and meals fit for a Hogwarts feast! Whip up some owl post-savoury crepes, Hagrid’s hearty soup, Malfoy blondies, Sir Cadogan’s...

Join Stick Man - The Present Hunt: A lift-the-flap adventure by Julia Donaldson and Santa on their search for the missing Christmas presents! Stick Man is helping Santa deliver the Christmas presents. But the presents have gone missing. Let's find them! Lift the colourful card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands.

Bring thrilling Spider-Man moments to life in this amazing sticker scenes book. Bursting with over 50 epic stickers, get ready to save the day with Spidey and his super pals! Transform scenes with your hero and dive into the adventure. Marvel Spider-Man: Sticker Scenes offers hours of fun for fans of all ages.

Tally is ten years old, and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't ignore, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that annoy her, even though she wishes...

Maisy Goes to the Dentist by Lucy Cousins invites young readers to join Maisy and her friends as they accompany Charley on his first visit to the dentist. This story from the Maisy First Experiences series is ideal for preparing little ones for their first dental check-up. Oh no, Charley has a wobbly tooth! Luckily, Maisy and friends are on...

Join Maisy the mouse and her friends for their first experience of camping! It's a beautiful day and Maisy's going camping in the countryside. But it's not easy pitching a tent, as Maisy and her friends soon find out. And even if they can get the tent ready before nightfall, will there be enough room in it for Maisy, Charley,...

The 169-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton introduces readers to their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything you could wish for, including an electric pony stable, a Santa Land, a noisy level, a kangaroo-riding range, a Whatever-Weather-You-Want dome, a 100% edible gingerbread house, and a hall of funhouse mirrors. But Anti-Andy, Terrible-Terry, and Junkyard-Jill, their...

Gotta catch ‘em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokémon. Need-to-know info on more than 1000 Pokémon is jam-packed into 608 illustrated, full-colour pages. The handbook is easy to read and organised simply and effectively into one...

Goodnight Moon is a gentle and soothing bedtime story that has been a bedtime staple for generations. The book takes young readers through the nighttime ritual of a little bunny who methodically says goodnight to each of the familiar items in his cosy, green room. The narrative creates a tranquil environment that prepares children for sleep, making it the perfect...

The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man, and Zog. "Me, you and the old guitar. How perfectly, perfectly happy we are. MEEE-EW and the old guitar. How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!" Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to...

The much-anticipated new picture book from Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston, the bestselling and award-winning creators of A Child of Books. The Dictionary Story invites readers into a whimsical world where a dictionary dreams of telling imaginative tales just like the novels and storybooks that surround her. Yearning to weave a narrative of her own, Dictionary decides to bring her...

Embark on a delightful journey of animal discovery with The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Animals by Eric Carle. This charming lift-the-flap board book invites young readers to explore a vibrant world filled with an array of fascinating creatures, brought to life through Carle's iconic and vivid illustrations. In this enchanting book, children will uncover the wonders of nature as...

Schnitzel von Krumm Forget-me-not by Lynley Dodd is a heartwarming and enchanting tale perfect for young readers. This delightful story centres around Schnitzel von Krumm, a lovable wire-haired dachshund, who faces an unexpected adventure when his family leaves for a holiday and accidentally forgets him at home. As the story unfolds, Schnitzel von Krumm endeavours to make the best of...

Embark on a thrilling journey into the Mesozoic Era with My First 100 Dinosaur Words by Chris Ferrie. This vibrant board book is designed to captivate the imagination of young readers and ignite their curiosity about the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Each page turn brings a delightful new discovery, as children learn to identify and name a variety of prehistoric...

The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! Calculus for Babies by Chris Ferrie offers a delightful introduction to the fundamental concepts of calculus, presented in a way that is both captivating and comprehensible for young minds. Through vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, this book takes babies and toddlers on a journey to understand foundational ideas such as limits, derivatives, and...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Granny Mobile follows Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin as they play Granny Mobile at Doreen's garage sale. Will Muffin budge when a real grouchy granny tries to buy her scooter? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and...

Just when Wolf Girl is finally reunited with her father, he is torn away from her once more, and Gwen vows to stop at nothing to track him down. But danger is closing in: a giant snow leopard and a mysterious hooded figure are hot on their trail. As Gwen and the pack race through deep caverns to snowy peaks,...

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...

A junior novelisation that retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who...

Press the buttons to hear the orchestra come to life in this classical music sound book. When you press the sound button on each page of this delightful book, you'll hear different instruments getting ready for the big concert... until they all play together at the end. With charming illustrations full of humorous details to talk about, and a sprinkling...

The competition heats up, as best friends go after the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars! Hikaru In The Light! (A Graphic Novel: Volume 3) sees Hikaru's dreams of stardom so close ... and yet so far! She's pushing herself to the limit to improve her singing and dancing skills for the Girls in the Light pop idol competition, but...

Dragonkind is FREE! Free from the terror of the Blade Wolf. Free to fly the skies and roam across the land.Firefly dragon sisters Dessa and Sacha could not be happier. For them, this is a dream come true. Their happiness is shared by all the other dragons. . . Well almost.Stormy may be the king of the Cliff dragons now,...

Kupe's voyage to Aotearoa! Kupe found that a huge, fearsome wheke (octopus) was taking all the fish in the ocean and the people of Hawaiki had nothing to eat.So Kupe chased that wheke across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean). Finally Hine-te-Aparangi, Kupe's wife, saw land and a long white cloud: Aotearoa! Find out what happened when the wheke and Kupe...

In these board books, every page is bursting with life-and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things-a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride-while older kids can...

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...

There's a new mischief-maker in The Woods - Little Monkey! A smaller, cuter, and even stranger Monkey than our beloved chaos-causer. But as Bunny and friends try to work out his motives, they are led far from the woods... into outer space. And on Planet Monkey, the laughs are positively intergalactic! Bunny vs Monkey 11: Intergalactic Monkey Business by Jamie...

Celebrate your baby's biggest milestones with this beautifully illustrated Winnie-the-Pooh’s Baby Record Book! With stunning illustrations, space for photos, and heartwarming moments of reflection, parents can document the treasured memories of their baby's early life alongside the beloved characters of the Hundred-Acre Wood.

The Lost Continent (Wings of Fire #11) by Tui Sutherland Blue the SilkWing is content. Life in his Hive is safe; he loves his family; he has enough to eat. And Pantala has been at peace for as long as he can remember. SilkWings and HiveWings live and work together in harmony, and because they stay vigilant, no one has...

Age range 4 to 12 Unleash your child's creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book. Inside you'll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring a very cool thing. New lines are added at each step, so a child can gradually build up an impressive sketch, and all the...

Ingela P Arrhenius's unmistakable, enchanting artwork and an ingenious slider mechanism on every page combine to make this a totally irresistible board book for toddlers. Young children will be captivated by the peekaboo concept and – with something to push, pull or turn on every spread – won't be able to put it down! Peekaboo Cow by Camilla Reid promises...

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from a terrible fate. Winner of the Newbery Medal. “They plan to arrest all the Danish Jews. They plan to take them away. And we have been told that they may come tonight.” It is 1943 and life in...

Children of the Rush - Book 3 is the third and final book in the Children of the Rush middle grade novel trilogy. It is historical fiction, set in Otago and Hokitika, New Zealand during the gold rushes of the 1860s. Atarangi, Michael, and Siu have crossed the Southern Alps and settled in Hokitika just as a new gold rush...

The Dragon Defenders - Book Five: The Grand Opening is the fifth and final book in the best-selling Dragon Defenders series. It's all over - The Pitbull has won! He's captured every last dragon from The Island and brought them to the mainland. The stage is now set for the grand opening of Dragon World. Meanwhile, Flynn, Paddy, and Briar...

Babies and toddlers will love discovering cats with soft ears, furry tummy, and rough paws. Turn the pages in That's not my cat... to explore smooth stripes, fuzzy paws, and fluffy ears. With bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth, and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers adore the best-selling That's not my... books. That's not...

Will StarClan forsake RiverClan completely, or will the cats find their way back to the light? This final book in the epic A Starless Clan arc—the eighth arc in the mega-selling Warriors series—answers readers' most burning questions about the fate of RiverClan. Can a Clan that has turned on itself ever truly recover? The fate of all Clanhood hangs in...

I have heard that for mortals, the feeling of falling in love is very like the feeling of fear. Jude has tricked Cardan onto the throne, binding him to her for a year and a day. But the new High King does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her, even as his fascination with her remains undimmed. Meanwhile,...

This reassuring picture book explains what autism is in simple terms, helping children with siblings or classmates with autism understand what everyday life feels like from a child with autism's perspective. The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide...

From the powerhouse creator of Nimona comes a breathtaking illustrated novel, the start of a duology, following two orphans who leave the only home they’ve ever known to sail with an eccentric crew of pirates. Viola and Wilmur have been waiting for their parents for fifteen boring years in the colourless town of Caveat. Their lives are a drudge of...

Experience the epic world of Pokémon from a brand-new perspective. Pokémon come in many varied shapes and sizes, they belong to different types and categories, and live across diverse regions and habitats. Discover every stat and figure you've ever wanted to know about Pokémon presented in beautifully designed infographics. This book is jam-packed with full-colour, fully-illustrated infographics, bar charts, height...

Discover new friends, locations, and stories in this year’s Pokémon Annual! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) The new Pokémon Annual 2026 introduces fans to the brand new HORIZONS series. Meet Liko as she joins a crew of friendly Trainers aboard the Brave Olivine airship and discovers their name – the Rising Volt Tacklers....

Join Spot as he spends a day at his grandparents' house - now reissued in a new cased board format with embedded flaps! Spot Visits His Grandparents is a delightful story where Spot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! Join in the fun as he helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum's old ball to play with, until... oh...

Physics for Beginners offers a conversational approach to what physics is, and why it's interesting. Part of the best-selling ...for Beginners series, this book brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, it focuses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries...

What is it really like to have ADHD? This beautiful picture book explores the strengths and challenges of having a different kind of brain. Celebrating diversity and being unique, this joyful story encourages young readers to love who they are! Written and illustrated by creatives who have ADHD and/or children with ADHD, this delightful story celebrates sparkly supercharged brains!

Whether you’re already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket. 60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501...

All three titles in the internationally bestselling Arc of a Scythe series: Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll. Collect each title in the explosive Arc of a Scythe series by New York Times bestseller, Neal Shusterman.

Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Māori rights and women's rights and led a famous hīkoi for positive change. The true story of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most exceptional leaders and a courageous wahine toa, who united thousands of Māori and Pākehā to address injustices, and whose mana and determination continue to inspire us today. David Hill's...

A missing father. A drowned town. A buried secret. Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth. Seven years after Old Scarborough was drowned, a house is emerging from the water. Will and his friends Dar and Juno dare each other to explore it. But when they find bones—and a stash of cash—they realise they're not the only...

In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Marie Curie, whose love of learning helped her to revolutionise the fight against cancer with her...

Discover your confidence with this fun and empowering journal based on the #1 bestseller The Confidence Code for Girls. This middle-grade journal is an excellent choice for tween readers and makes a thoughtful birthday or graduation gift for the girl in your life. Do you want to take chances, live fearlessly, and become your most authentic self? This colourful, interactive...

WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARD 2015; JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2014; EZRA JACK KEATS BOOK AWARD 2014; AND IRISH BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2014. The winner of the 2014 Association of Illustrators' Award for Children's Books, Shh! We Have a Plan is the covetable new picture book from Chris Haughton, one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature. From...

A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says, “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”. Once upon a time...

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie...

A stolen hot air balloon lands an unlikely crew on a mysterious island far from everything they know in this action-packed Jules Verne classic—now with an arresting new look! Five prisoners of war steal a hot air balloon and escape capture in Virginia during the American Civil War. They fly for several thousand miles before a storm forces them to...

The first book in the beloved, bestselling Redwall saga — soon to be a major Netflix movie! Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice, is threatened by the evil, one-eyed rat warlord Cluny the Scourge and his battle-hardened horde of predators. Cluny is certain that Redwall will fall easily to his fearsome army, but he hasn't bargained...