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Young children will love to help Monkey, Bear and Lion find their animal friends in these interactive novelty board books. Insert the included magic torch between the pages to find the animals in each night-time scene and watch children glow with delight.

Run Like a Girl is the winner of The Sunday Times Children's Sports Book of the Year 2022. It is a collection of fascinating biographical stories about 50 highly successful sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel Atherton. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits, and...

With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to know the trees in your local area, and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling. Projects such as...

Follow the numbers and join the dots to complete the hidden pictures for hours of counting and colouring fun! Dot to Dot: Turtle is perfect for ages 4 and up. Selling Points: Graded dot-counts from 10 to 50 Hours of fun Develops pencil control Builds number skills Improves hand-eye coordination Bleed-proof paper

Learning is fun with classic Disney friends! This set includes 12 sturdy board books that come packaged in a carrying case with a handle for easy storage. Classic and modern Disney and Pixar characters from Winnie the Pooh, 101 Dalmatians, Finding Nemo, Frozen, Lilo and Stitch, The Aristocats, and more introduce your little reader to early learning concepts including letters,...

The roof-raising, sing-along story of Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine is now available in a new board book edition! Granny’s in trouble – her house is on fire and she is trapped! The two big engines go roaring off to help but both suffer misfortune on the way to Granny’s place. Time for Nee Naw to step up and...

Order up! Tiny clay puppies enjoy treats in a retro-fabulous food truck with Mini Clay World Puppy Treat Truck. This is the next in Klutz's beloved line of tiny, adorable shops. Sculpt a variety of clay dogs plus artisanal clay doggie treats! The set includes five colours of clay for such pun-tastic, puppy-fied treats as pupperoni pizza, pupcakes, and more!...

The deadliest disease in the history of the world... Elsie dreams of becoming a brave warrior like her father, who is an archer fighting in England’s war against France. But life isn’t fair in 1348 Europe. Peasant girls like Elsie can’t be archers or knights or anything exciting. Then one day in the forest, Elsie and her best friend discover...

It's a beautiful day in the Hundred-Acre Wood, but someone is missing ... where is Winnie the Pooh? Travel through 14 gorgeous scenes to find Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and more! Join your favourite characters on an exciting search-and-find adventure in the enchanting world of the Hundred-Acre Wood with the Where’s Winnie The Pooh? Search-and-Find Activity Book (Disney).

Discover the power of Mega Evolution! Only certain Pokémon can harness this unique skill, which takes them beyond the limits of regular Evolution to a new and mighty form. Mega Evolution is only temporary, so knowing when to unleash this power during battle is key. This official insider’s guide has all the stats and facts you need about Mega Evolved...

Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a new song and a new look for the big end of term party. But the problem is... they don’t. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a...

It’s summer vacation and 12-year-old twins Dipper and Mabel Pines have been dropped off in the town of Gravity Falls, Oregon, to visit their eccentric Great Uncle Stan! It seems the twins will have an uneventful vacation working in Grunkle Stan’s Mystery Shack tourist trap... until Dipper finds a mysterious journal hidden in the forest, revealing that there is much...

ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? It's time to fight or take flight! Kit can hardly believe he's now a professional Dungeon Runner. With his teammates Sandy and Thorn, they set off to a city in the clouds to compete. But with new dangers at every turn, Kit and his friends will need their wits and bravery to take on...

For the younger fact-fan, this book depicts and describes nearly 100 different dinosaurs, pterosaurs, ichthyosaurs, and other prehistoric creatures. The emphasis is on size: how big, tall, and heavy were these creatures? Which was the biggest (and smallest) of all? Each page has either two giant folding flaps to reveal more dinosaurs underneath, or a 4-page concertina-fold pull-out to reveal...

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. SHORTLISTED FOR THE OSCAR BOOK PRIZE 2021 'An absolute darling of a book. Its portrayal of children who find it hard to communicate, or have specific interests that are puzzling to others, is kind, sensitive and warming' Discover Children's Books Meesha Makes Friends features Meesha, who loves making...

When Gwen and her pack fall from Castle Winter into the churning sea, she wonders if this might be the end of their adventures... but then they are rescued by an unlikely group – a boy, a girl, and two dolphins. Together the new alliance sets out to Rocky Bay to search for their lost families and are met by...

Using high frequency kupu, Kararehe - Animals (Reo Pēpi Tahi Series 1) introduces us to the all-important pēpi vocab of everyday animals! Animal noises are, of course, optional.

All the Things: How to Draw Books for Kids with Cars, Unicorns, Dragons, Cupcakes, and More (Summer Activity Book for Kids) (Mini) offers fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids ages 6-12—now in a mini size that's perfect for travel and colouring on the go! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will...

Add stickers to dress up children in fabulous fairy outfits. Perfect for all children who love dressing up, or fairies! Sticker Dressing Up - Fairies contains 14 delightful figures and lots of fabulous fairy outfits to dress them in - from ballet fairies and garden fairies to a wonderful rainbow fairy. The stickers are specially designed to be easy for...

Oh no! How can that be? Granny’s cow Ploppy is stuck up a tree. With a loud toot-toot and a hip-hooray, look who’s coming to save the day… Nee Naw! Nee Naw! I’m a little fire engine. Nee Naw! Nee Naw! I’m happy I’m me. Another hilarious, trouser-ripping rescue from the creators of Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine, Jingle...

I am Elsa (Disney Frozen: Movie Classics) tells the captivating story of Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle. She possesses magical icy powers that are both beautiful and dangerous. Everyone in the kingdom fears her magic, everyone except her sister, Anna. In a moment of distress, Elsa runs away, not realising the perilous situation she leaves behind. Both Anna and Arendelle...

Show off your love for your besties and the Harry Potter films with this official Harry Potter Friendship Bracelets Book—including all the materials you need to create more than six bracelets! Harry, Ron, and Hermione went through many ups and downs over the course of the eight Harry Potter films. But they never let Dark wizards, magical creatures, or jealousy...

Frozen: I am Anna (Disney: Movie Classics) tells the enchanting tale of Anna, who loves spending time with her sister, Elsa, more than anything. But one day, Elsa accidentally freezes the Kingdom of Arendelle with her icy magic. Frightened, she runs away and leaves Anna behind! Determined to find her sister, Anna embarks on a journey filled with adventure and...

Make going to bed a treat with this calming and gentle story from everyone’s favourite teacher, Ms Rachel. Full of songs, tips and a step-by-step bedtime routine toddlers will love.Bean’s had a busy day but now he needs to rest. Can you help Ms Rachel settle him down for the night? Enjoy the rhymes, soothing songs and comforting story, perfect...

Embark on an exciting adventure in the great outdoors with Bear Grylls. Discover how to camp in the wild, find out how to spot and avoid dangers, learn how to find your way in any environment, and master some amazing knots. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear. This collection includes the previously published handbooks Camping, Maps & Navigation, Knots,...

Become an expert on MARVEL Super Heroes and Villains with this comprehensive encyclopedia detailing characters’ full names, aliases, origins, skills, and much more. Now featuring your favourites from Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, and more, you’re bound to discover a whole wealth of information you can use to impress your super friends. Explore the fascinating and ever-expanding universe of...

Refugee: The Graphic Novel is a timeless story that follows three children – Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud – who live in different parts of the world and in different decades. All three kids must endure harrowing journeys as their homelands are ravaged by violence and destruction. They all face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And...

Join Anna, Elsa, and all their friends in this Christmas Advent Calendar! Open a new colouring book or storybook every day in the lead up to the most magical time of the year! Frozen: Advent Calendar (Disney) contains twelve colouring books, eleven full-colour storybooks, and one extra-large storybook for Christmas Eve!

A family's delightful journey across town and into a place which is fun, restful, informative, musical and absorbing in turn. A very special treat for library lovers, young and old alike, from one of Aotearoa's best-loved author/illustrators.

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from...

Director, writer, editor, producer... Steven Spielberg is the person behind some of the most celebrated films ever made. Little People, BIG DREAMS Steven Spielberg is an empowering testament to believing in yourself and following your childhood dream. Little Steven was six when he first went to the cinema. Although he didn't understand the story, he was captivated by the beauty...

The World’s Most Ridiculous Animals (or are they?) The next hilarious, playfully irreverent title in The World's Most... series, written and illustrated by Philip Bunting. The World’s Most Ridiculous Animals is all about absurd-looking animals with incredible (if somewhat seemingly over-the-top) features and characteristics such as the Peacock, Anglerfish, Panther Chameleon, Nudibranch, Tasseled Wobbegong, Glasswing Butterfly, Sea Sheep... and many...

In her latest adventure in Paris, Claris: Dazzling Diamond Egg, Claris must find a missing Fabergé egg with her best friend, Monsieur! Discover the dazzling ninth picture book in Megan Hess's bestselling and beloved series about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse. Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan...

Little First Stickers Halloween is a Halloween sticker book filled with spooky scenes to complete using the provided stickers. Young children will love getting into the Halloween spirit with this spine-tingling sticker book. Scenes to decorate include haunted houses, a witches' workshop, a pumpkin patch, and a monster party. With over 250 spooky stickers of zombies, ghosts, spiders, and more,...

I am the Humble Bumble. No one is as humble as me. So announces the not-so-humble bumblebee, who proceeds to take credit for all her friends’ hard work in collecting pollen. But when she takes it a step too far, trying to claim a whole field of flowers for herself, the Queen Bee herself delivers a lesson in humility. Humble...

Take a colouring journey into the world of The Mandalorian, with Grogu at your side. Create your very own Star Wars masterpieces and perfect them with the included stickers!

Have fun singing along with these favourite nursery rhymes! CD included. An illustrated compilation of 14 classic nursery rhymes. This chunky board book format is perfect for little ones, together with an audio CD so they can join in with every rhyme. Includes old favourites, action rhymes, number rhymes, bedtime rhymes, and many more. Track listing: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep...

This hardcover collection of fun-filled stories is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry's 5-Minute Stories set in Busytown! Children ages three to seven can explore Busytown with Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, Sergeant Murphy, and more! Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime—or anytime! A...

Leap into storytime with four beautiful Angelina Ballerina favourite mini-books in a collectible padded boxed set! Perfect for little mouselings who love reading on the go, this padded boxed set contains four sweet mini hardcover books. Readers can join Angelina Ballerina as she dances, twirls, and dresses up like a real ballerina! This tu-tu-terrific boxed set includes: Meet Angelina Ballerina...

Do you love dinosaurs? How about robots? And unicorns? Find them all in the pages of this laugh-out-loud pick your own picture book adventure! It’s Gwen’s birthday but, oh no, the birthday cake that Dad’s been busy making has disappeared. Gwen needs your help to find it! Has the cake been stolen by dinosaurs? Or taken by robots? Has it...

How many types of otters are there? What tricks can otters use to catch fish? Where do sea otters sleep? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about otters. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Mihi is a simple book to share with babies, allowing them to explore their whānau and their place in the world. With repeating colours and shapes, it illustrates the connections between waka, mountain, iwi, through to māmā, pāpā, and the baby reader. This book serves as an introduction for children of any age to their own pepeha—and to the concept...

A reassuring and simple story about separation for the very youngest children. Living with Mum and Living with Dad: My Two Homes tells the story of a little girl whose mum and dad don't live together any more. Sometimes she lives with her mum and her cat, and sometimes she lives with her dad. Despite having two bedrooms and two...

JAWS: Big Shark, Little Boat! A Book of Opposites bites down on some tasty opposites in this first-ever JAWS Little Golden Book, based on the classic film in the iconic Funko POP style! Big Shark, Little Boat- A Book of Opposites is a fun way to find out what's above the water and what's under the water. Illustrated in the...

Feed your Monster offers a giggle-inducing and interactive experience as you turn the wheel to feed your very own monster. Please look after this monster; it's very hungry, so make sure you feed it well! In this hilarious novelty book, rotating the wheel reveals different silly food options on the page, changing the monster's reaction with each turn. A delightful...

Just after his tenth birthday, the last thing Zak expects to hear is that his mum is having a baby and he has to give up his room for an ageing old grandmother who is coming to live with them! With the help of his friends and a series of cheeky pranks, Zak is convinced it'll be no time before...

An eye-catching information book with one hundred quirky and surprising facts. Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science,...

Test your knowledge of the animal kingdom with over 100 fun crosswords. 100 Children's Crosswords: Animals offers over 100 animal-themed crossword puzzles, covering everything from sea creatures and land mammals to birds, pets, and insects—plus plenty of general knowledge. With quirky wildlife illustrations to enjoy on every page, the crosswords grow gradually more challenging throughout the book. These puzzles are...

100 Dogs is a delightful picture book with 100 dogs, bringing together one perfect canine experience! This hilarious rhyming read-aloud treat is a celebration of all things dog, brimming with funny, furry friends. Small dog, tall dog, playing with a ball dog, big dog, dig dog burying a bone... Can there really be 100 dogs doing 100 doggy things packed...

Vex is used to people being afraid of her special power, the ability to persuade others to do what she wants. But when she arrives at a new school, Tiebold Academy, it is packed with people who have the same special power as her, and who might even like her. There is her roommate Ronnie, a coolheaded high achiever, and...

Join Spot and his friends as they go on an adventure in the park in this fun lift-the-flap tale. It's a lovely day, and Spot is excited to take his ball to the park and play with his friends. But, oh no - he throws the ball too far, and it gets lost! Luckily, he makes a new friend who...

The crayons are back in this board book all about feelings from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home! Everyone knows the crayons love to colour, but did you know that crayons have feelings too? Sometimes they are happy, and sometimes they feel downright blue. From the...

One of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary! The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro, by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, this updated edition will allow parents and children to relive Totoro's magical adventures with scene-by-scene illustrations and character dialogue. Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her...

The heart-warming tale of a gorilla and his tiny friend, from the master picturebook-maker. A very special gorilla is taught a very special skill: sign language. He appears to have everything he needs, but one day he signs that he is sad and needs a friend. His keepers bring him a tiny cat called Beauty and the two of them...

If you look very carefully at the night sky, you might spot a teeny-tiny sparkle out of the corner of your eye, a whisper of a tinkling trail… That’s Ella. Ella has always dreamed of seeing the sunrise. But with her delicate gossamer wings, she can only come out at night. So, when the moon is high, she collects as...

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer as they grow some magic reindeer and save Christmas in this festive rhyming adventure! Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow on trees! It's nearly Christmas Day when an unexpected visitor arrives - it's Santa, and he needs their help! His reindeer are in bed with Antler Flu...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey, her family, and her mates for some sticker activity fun. Let's do this! A fun-filled sticker activity 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...

Be first with the lowdown on the latest Avatar film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, with this exclusive sticker book. It's packed with more than 200 spectacular stickers that will keep fans entertained for hours. Explore new realms of Pandora and the amazing creatures that sail the skies or swim the ocean depths. Check out the latest RDA hi-tech hardware. Meet...

Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes. Painting patterns, wheeling wagons, being mermaids, riding dragons... From the award-winning creators of The Underwater Fancy-dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella comes this joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are.

In the shadows, trouble is brewing... When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets—what magical powers they really have, who they’re allied with in the war, and where they’ve been living all this time. But the truth about Starflight’s tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not...

That's Not My Pirate will appeal to the imaginations of very young children as they discover the many different pirates. Meet five friendly pirates in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed...

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems returns with a new Pigeon story – and it’s one unforgettable ride! Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon book ever! The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! The Pigeon WILL be ready. Will YOU!?

Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans... mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up slam! They karaoke jam! But then a shout from outside Princess Sneezewort's castle interrupts their fun. It's a monster! This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when the Princess in Black gets there, she finds only a masked stranger and no monster...

The Giver is a modern classic and one of the most influential books of our time. Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied by renowned artist P. Craig Russell's beautifully haunting illustrations. Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than...

Today is the day Nanette gets to get the baguette! Is she set? YOU BET! "If there’s a living creator of children’s books who stands a chance of occupying a cultural position akin to a Dr. Seuss, it’s Mr. Willems" The New York Times From Mo Willems, the multi award-winning creator of the Pigeon series and the Knuffle Bunny trilogy,...

Paperback edition of Eric Carle's new picture book with gorgeous vibrant illustrations. A stunning new picture book from Eric Carle about Mister Seahorse and other 'male mothers', with special acetate pages that hide fish behind rocks and reeds. As he floats through the sea, Mister Seahorse meets a Mr Stickleback, Mr Tilapia, Mr Kurtus and many other fish fathers caring...

An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator Oliver Jeffers. Once there was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek...

In this board book edition of a picture book classic, a delightful surprise colourfully unfolds when a little girl called Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend. A beautiful board book edition of a bestselling modern classic, this is the story of Handa, who's part of the Luo tribe in south-west Kenya. Handa decides...

Jenny’s never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny...

The tale unfolds in China, a place as yet unknown and mysterious to Tintin. It looks like our hero may have bitten off more than he can chew as he takes on the task of wiping out the international opium trade, which has a vice-like grip on this beautiful country. With the assistance of the secret society Sons of the...

Winner of the prestigious Newbery Award, this groundbreaking picture book explores urban life through the eyes of a young boy and his nana. CJ discovers that there is beauty, interest, and excitement everywhere he looks in this evocative story, told through the rhythms and poetry of real life. "Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for...

Funny and poignant, this 2001 Newbery Honor novel captures life in a quirky Southern town as Opal and her mangy dog, Winn-Dixie, strike up friendships among the locals. One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of...

Two young people, two stories. One country. Southern Sudan, 2008: Nya is going to the pond to fetch water for her family, there and back, twice a day. She walks for eight hours every day to perform this seemingly simple task. Southern Sudan, 1985: Salva is walking away from his ruined village to find safety—if there is any safety in...

The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-colour graphic novel adventure—a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. After recovering from the dog attack she survived as an apprentice, Brightheart is once again a warrior of ThunderClan. But moons of battle and betrayal have left her with lingering suspicions about where her...

Readers won't be able to stop laughing as they join Greg and his family on a holiday trip to remember. To escape the stress of the holidays, the Heffleys decide to get out of town and go to a resort instead of celebrating Christmas at home. But what's billed as a stress-free vacation becomes a holiday nightmare. The Getaway: Diary...

The fourth book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series – now as a graphic novel! Discover the story behind the Disney+ series. Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do. As the son of a Greek God, I've had my share of near-death disaster – and now my arch enemy Luke wants...

John Flanagan gets spooky in the latest adventure in the New York Times bestselling Ranger's Apprentice The Royal Ranger series! Will and Maddie are sent to the neighbouring kingdom of Celtica to investigate reports of terrifying direwolves, an ancient species thought to be extinct. What they discover is even more of a threat - a sorceress who has brought direwolves...

The New York Times bestselling series continues with another nail-biting mission for Will Treaty and his fearless young apprentice. King Philippe of Gallica appeals to King Duncan for help. His son is being held hostage by a power-hungry baron, and Philippe wants Duncan to send a Ranger to rescue the boy. Will and Maddie are perfect for the task. Travelling...