In stock Children's Books

(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does carnivorous mean again?) The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Amelia's very first sleepover. But Glam-Evil has a few new tricks up her ultravillainous sleeve ......

Two-time Caldecott Medallist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be a little dog. Woof! Join two friends as they bark and growl, woof and howl - and maybe even quack...

Ruby Red Shoes loves to learn — and to share. Let Ruby welcome you into her world and show you how she spends her days. The jolliest time of my whole dayis when I hear it's time to play! As Ruby shares the fun and busyness of her life, this book looks at key times in a day, and in...

The powerful new novel from master storyteller Katrina Nannestad. I don't want to remember the truck, or the night I was taken, or the family I left behind. I am not a sad Polish girl. I am a good and happy German girl. I am. I am. I am. It's the Second World War, and Himmler's Lebensborn Program is in...

It's bedtime for Little Critter. But he still wants to play—he'd rather be a bunny or a sea monster! Get little ones ready for bed with this adorable Little Critter board book—perfect for lap time, nap time, or bedtime readings! It's time to sleep with this hilarious and adorable bedtime story featuring Little Critter! Perfect for parents to read aloud...

From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood, she uncovers an extraordinary wartime story of bravery, betrayal, and daring defiance—a story that will change Liv and her family forever… Holland, 1942. The world is at...

Get to know BTS: A Little Golden Book Biography — the South Korean K-pop group loved by millions of fans around the world — with this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book! BTS's popularity has grown larger than anyone could have imagined. This boy band's smash success story comes to life — from their early days together in South Korea,...

From the Golden Age of Steam and how trains revolutionised travel through to the High Speed travel ages, See Inside Trains is perfect for ages 7 and up. From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, children will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to discover all kinds of...

Peace has come to Pyrrhia ... for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school,...

The best-selling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes. Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfil a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all...

Featuring the much-loved stories in Waterstone's Oxfam bestseller, The Invisible Child and The Fir Tree—the Moomins' gloriously funny and generous take on Christmas—Tales from Moominvalley collects together nine delightful Moomin short stories. Highlights include The Spring Tune (which Jarvis Cocker described as the best story about composing music) and The Last Dragon in the World, revealing the true essence of...

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Town is a classic book that takes readers all around town! Join Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and other beloved characters for a day in Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Town. Visit the school, the farm, the post office, and many more fun and exciting places in this classic book that teaches little ones all about what goes...

From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird - an unforgettable Second World War story about bravery, friendship, and the power of kindness. Soon to be a major film starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson. From the bestselling author of Wonder comes White Bird - an unforgettable Second World War story about bravery, friendship, and the power of kindness....

A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are! What We'll Build What shall we build, you and I? I'll build your future and you'll build mine. We'll build a watch to keep our time. A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their...

An unforgettable war-time adventure story. Although the silver sword was only a paper knife, it became the symbol of hope and courage which kept the Balicki children and their orphan friend Jan alive through the four years of occupation when they had to fend for themselves. And afterwards, it inspired them to keep going on the exhausting and dangerous journey...

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes... From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book captures this universal delight.

With perfect pacing, the multiple award-winning, best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humour. From the award-winning team behind Extra Yarn, and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and I Want My Hat Back, comes a perfectly paced, deadpan tale full of...

From Inner-City Nobody to Brilliant Neurosurgeon When Ben Carson was in school, his classmates called him the class dummy. Many—including Ben himself—doubted that he would ever amount to anything. But his mother never let him quit. She encouraged Ben to do better and reach higher for his dreams, and eventually he discovered a deep love of learning. Today this young...

BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett. NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER. Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation. A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very strange will of the very rich Samuel W. Westing. They...

Delightful chaos ensues when a young boy gets his kite stuck in a tree in this laugh-out-loud new picture book from award-winning, internationally best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers! Stuck revolves around Floyd, who gets his kite stuck up a tree. He throws up his shoe to shift it, but that gets stuck too. So he throws up his other shoe, and...

Puffin in Bloom - an all-new line of classics, gorgeously illustrated by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a classic tale of four sisters presented in a deluxe hardcover edition with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind the world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co. Meet the...

This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget. A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl... Cinder, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she...

Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just better tell Greg's dad that. Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organised sports and other 'manly' endeavours. Thus far, Greg manages to sidestep his father's efforts—then comes the threat of military school and Greg realises he has to shape...

The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney. In The Deep End, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's...

Turn out the lights and say hello to Dr. Seuss’s spookiest character… the pair of empty trousers, with nobody inside them! Then I was deep within the woods When, suddenly, I spied them. I saw a pair of pale green pants With nobody inside them! First published as part of The Sneetches and Other Stories, this all-time favourite Dr. Seuss...

Some of the Sneetches have bellies with stars, but the plain-bellied ones have none upon thars! An unexpected visitor soon leads them to discover they’re not that different after all, in the first tale in this classic collection of stories. The Star-Bellied Sneetches have bellies with stars, but the Plain-Bellied Sneetches don’t, and the two just can’t seem to get...

A fast-paced new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Sprint to bed with Rumble the Triceratops in this new story in the best-selling Ten Minutes to Bed series, written to help even the most energetic children settle down to sleep! Deep in the jungle on Midsummer's Eve, Rumble and his dinosaur friends are getting ready for...

A delightful sticker book full of ballerinas to dress and scenes to decorate. A delightful little sticker book full of ballerinas for young children to dress for parts in famous ballets including Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and many more. With over 250 enchanting stickers of gorgeous costumes, ballet shoes, and accessories.

This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia. Did you know... Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the Moon, but the first man to wee on it. He weed into his suit and it leaked...

This lively counting book stars the same colourful dinosaurs as in the classic picture book Dinosaur Roar! The bouncy rhyming text encourages children to join in, helping them to learn their numbers as they count down from ten to one, ending with a wonderful loud ROAR! Ten terrible dinosaurs standing in a line, soon began to mess about until there...

Kimi the Kekeno's Big Adventure is about Kimi the kekeno on the biggest adventure of his life—the long and scary journey to the magical Stone Circle. Along the way, Kimi and his friends encounter a giant squid who needs their help, a wise old stingray, and a very hungry hammerhead shark. Does shy and gentle Kimi have what it takes...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Laurel Wreath is the 18th book in the beloved series. In this adventure, Chief Vitalstatistix makes a rash bet with his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix. He invites Homeopathix to a meal...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix in Britain is the eighth book in the series. The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out against them. At the request of his British cousin Anticlimax, Asterix, along with Obelix,...

An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Katherine Rundell, and Eva Ibbotson. A truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage, and magic from a master storyteller, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Plunged into danger when they...

WINNER OF THE JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2013 It's hard work being good all the time – and it's especially hard for a dog like George! A laugh-out-loud, visual romp from the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Bit Lost, Shh! We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don't Worry Little Crab, and Maybe. A board book...

Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch the jungle magically burst into life! There are 16 scenes to paint, featuring elephants having a bath, parrots flying high in the sky, a tiger and her cubs, and lots more. Jungle Magic Painting Book includes a handy flap at the back to stop paint seeping through to the page...

The laughter never ends with OI FROG and friends... Don't miss this hilarious follow-up to OI FROG! and OI DOG! from the award-winning Kes Gray and Jim Field. A brilliant rhyming read-aloud text, jam-packed with animals and silliness—perfect for children and parents alike. According to Frog... Cats sit on gnats, Dogs sit on logs, Raccoons sit on macaroons, Armadillos sit...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Fox's Socks by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Poor old Fox has lost his socks - can you help him find them? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the...

The hilarious sequel to the prize-winning, international bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit! Watch out – the crayons are back and they’re crosser than ever! One day, Duncan receives a set of postcards from his crayons who have been lost, forgotten, broken – even melted in a clothes dryer and stuck to a sock! A hilarious text and joyful illustrations...

From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob. Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s...

Would You Rather? poses whimsical questions like whether you'd prefer to dance with a goat or tickle a monkey, assist a witch in preparing a stew or help Santa deliver presents, or perhaps choose between eating spider stew or mashed worms. This book presents a series of such improbable choices. John Burningham, the creative mind behind Would You Rather?, is...

Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon. The Golden Dragon by Russell Punter follows Jade and Jack as they travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Along their journey, they encounter numerous brain-teasing puzzles that stand between them and their goal, as well...

Turn the cleverly-shaped pages to make mummies and their little ones hug! Mummies LOVE hugs - from big, brave hugs to soft, snuggly ones. Young children will delight in turning the inventively shaped pages to bring mummies and their little ones together for a cuddle. This lovely book with simple rhyming text is a gentle exploration of how hugs can...

100 Things to Know About Money is a graphic information book featuring 100 intriguing facts you never knew about money. It's perfect for any fact-loving reader. Discover why rain makes chocolate more expensive, how music influences spending habits, the curious idea of gold growing on trees, and the audacious attempt to sell the Eiffel Tower. This book is packed with...

An enchanting little sticker book full of mermaids for young children to dress. With over 200 stickers of sparkly mermaid tails, friendly sea creatures, shell jewellery, and seaweed skirts to add as the mermaids swim in a coral reef, ride seahorses, find treasure, and more. The back cover folds out for parking spare stickers when not in use. Discover the...

Children can dress the dolls for a glamorous red-carpet party, a twilight ride through an enchanted forest, a beautiful tea party, and lots more in this magical sticker book. With over 400 stickers of dresses, coats, jewellery, and decorations to bring each scene to life, including some extra special sparkly stickers. Sticker Dolly Dressing Princesses by Fiona Watt provides endless...

Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell, tells the story of three baby owls named Sarah, Percy, and Bill. They wake up one night in their tree hole to find that their mother has gone. Sitting on a branch, they wait anxiously as darkness gathers, wondering when their mother will return. At last, she does, bringing immense joy as they bounce up...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's time to play Hide and Seek! Can Bluey find everyone without getting distracted? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely...

The first book in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus. Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he's never met - who tells him...

Create your own scenes with magnets of Peppa and her friends. Peppa Pig: Peppa and Friends Magnet Book allows Peppa and her friends to play, explore, and learn! Make up your own stories by placing the magnets of Peppa, her family, and friends on these fun magnetic scenes.

The gripping new Christmas mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas hols in snowy Cambridge. Hazel has high hopes of its beautiful libraries and inviting tea-rooms - but there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, a brutal accident takes place -...

The book sensation from global bestselling author, Jonathan Stroud, now a major Netflix series! Now a major Netflix series! When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . . For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung...

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer as they grow some misbehaving mermaids in this underwater rhyming adventure. Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given...

The seventh thrilling (and rather theatrical) murder mystery from bestselling author Robin Stevens. Someone will take their final bow . . . Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge - acting. But danger has a nasty habit of catching up with...

Join Spot and Mum on the farm as they discover lots of baby animals in this new double lift-the-flap board book. Spot and Mum are visiting the farm today. Who is tweeting in the coop? Who is neighing in the stable? Who is quacking on the pond? Lift the flap to find out - and then lift a second flap...

Updated edition of the bestselling book, featuring more than 25 years of LEGO Star Wars minifigures, facts, and trivia. Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Star Wars galaxy! DK's LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is packed with all the latest and new LEGO Star Wars minifigures! Meet amazing minifigures from all the Star Wars movies and...

Meet green-hoofed Giraffe, unstoppable creator of the most magnificent garden. But when he injures his neck, will all his hard work go to ruin? Not if Giraffe Junior has anything to do with it! Explore the plantings and smell the roses in this delightful picture book that will inspire the next generation of gardeners! I'm Giraffe! That's me, your dad,...

Selected to feature on CLPE's popular Teaching Writing courses in 2025. Follow four adorable insect friends on a delightful adventure that invites young readers to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures. Four insect friends are looking for a place to live – one that has flowers for Bee, leaves...

The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok! How fast do Formula 1 cars really go? How do you become a racing driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world? Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about the fastest and most exciting sport...

Stop Hungry Bunny from eating your carrots in this new interactive Easter adventure from Tom Fletcher! BOUNCE! BOUNCE! BOUNCE! Who's that hopping around inside your book? It's a fluffy bunny, and she's VERY hungry. But Monster is growing some carrots in your book, and they are NOT for bunnies. We'd better stop that cheeky Bunny from eating them! Though I...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Colour in the grannies, a game of Featherwand, a trip to Rug Island and more in this fun-filled colouring book. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular ranges of...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, remain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been translated into 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have been coloured by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. Now published with the original cover, as designed by Pauline Baynes. Polly's hand went out to touch...

Flit the Fantail and the Christmas Crash by Kat Quin brings Flit back into a hairy situation—caught in Santa’s majestic beard! With Santa at the helm, Flit accidentally embarks on a jolly journey, delivering presents to all the children and native critters of Aotearoa. At the end of a busy, beardy night, Flit is safely returned to his nest with...

Donovan Bixley's Kiwi classic The Wheels on the Bus has been turned into a fabulous colouring-in book. The Wheels on the Bus goes round and round, round and round... Join our Kiwi bus driver as he travels across Aotearoa New Zealand collecting friends along the way. Packed with brilliant Kiwiana and 12 beautiful New Zealand illustrations to colour in, this...

George and Harold aren't bad kids. They just like to liven things up for everybody. Unfortunately, their thoughtful jokes sometimes get them into a lot of trouble. When Professor Pippy P. Poopypants becomes their new science teacher... well, George and Harold almost cause the entire planet to be taken over by a maniacal, mad-scientist guy in a giant robot suit!...

When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mum and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real—especially when...

Enjoyed by generations the world over, Treasury of Aesop's Fables is a delight for all children. Illustrated with great humour by Val Biro, this bumper edition is perfect for sharing or easy reading alone. This collection contains 16 stories: The Donkey and the Lapdog The Lion and the Mouse The Fox and the Stork The Man, His Son and the...

Prepare for take-off as Maisy Goes by Plane when Maisy hops on a passenger plane for the very first time! Join Maisy on her thrilling journey crafted by the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy is excited to visit her friend Ella, but with Ella living so far away, a plane trip is the only option. This becomes an exciting adventure! As...

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Now with a new cover look! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. Look, I never asked to be the son of a Greek god, I was just a normal kid... until I accidentally vaporised my maths teacher. Percy Jackson...

A gift set including the classic bedtime Spot story, Spot Says Goodnight, and a cuddly Spot soft toy. It's time for bed - but Spot has lots of Goodnights to say before he can settle down to sleep... This classic picture book will help toddlers wind down for sleep as they follow along with the fun of Spot's night-time routine...

Schnitzel von Krumm Forget-me-not by Lynley Dodd is a delightful tale that will captivate readers of all ages. This charming story is part of the beloved Hairy Maclary and Friends series, renowned for its endearing characters and rhyming verses. In this instalment, Schnitzel von Krumm, with his distinctive short legs and long body, once again finds himself in a mischievous...

Schnitzel Von Krumm, Dogs Never Climb Trees follows the endearing and hilarious escapades of Schnitzel von Krumm, a lovable dachshund with a very low tum. Known for his boundless energy and insatiable curiosity, Schnitzel von Krumm finds himself in a series of mischievous antics that include chasing, digging, hiding, and hustling his way through his adventurous days. Despite the well-known...

Princess Diana: A Little Golden Book Biography by Sonali Fry and illustrated by Hollie Hibbert offers a captivating glimpse into the life of one of the world's most beloved figures. This beautifully illustrated book chronicles the journey of Diana Spencer from her early years to becoming the Princess of Wales, capturing key moments that defined her legacy. With its simple...

A heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge, and welcoming in the new year - an English translation of the original Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina. Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets introduces Nanny Rina, an amazing weaver who can make all kinds of nets! When Haeata te Kapua asks what special creation Nanny will weave to welcome in the...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy is 40! To celebrate the raggedy rascal's birthday, this is a very special upsized hardback edition of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary story. A very special upsized hardback 40th birthday edition of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary book, which introduces the famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and his canine gang. Out of...

Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack by Lynley Dodd is a delightful and charming rhyming story that will captivate young readers with its playful language and engaging illustrations. In this engaging tale, Hairy Maclary, the lovable dog, encounters Zachary Quack, a small and determined duckling who is brimming with energy and curiosity. What follows is an adventurous chase as Zachary Quack...

Capture the enchanting and whimsical world of Hairy Maclary and his friends with Hairy Maclary and Friends: Baby's First Year Cards by Lynley Dodd. This delightful set is perfect for commemorating your baby's first year, an invaluable keepsake that brings magic to those fleeting moments of early parenthood. Designed with the charming illustrations and endearing characters from Lynley Dodd's beloved...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Get crafty this Christmas with Bluey: Christmas Craft! Count down the days with your very own advent calendar, create a Christmas gnome village, make festive decorations and more. A gorgeous craft book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family....

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and Bingo on a day at the beach with this sun-filled colouring book! A gorgeous colouring book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and...