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Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness, and the meaning of it all. Yet sadly, too often, this inborn curiosity is not developed, and with age, the questions fall away. Big Ideas for Curious Minds is a book designed to harness children's spontaneous philosophical instinct and to...

Big Book of Things to Spot contains the following Usborne 1001 Things To Spot titles: Animals, Town, Farm and Long Ago. This bright, busy book features pictures of over 4,000 things to spot, helping children develop skills in reading, counting, matching, and identification. It introduces young children to different people and places, making it ideal for sharing with both pre-readers...

Relive the magic of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas through this retelling of the classic stop-motion film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches, and concept art from the original Disney studio artists.

When Little Kiwi discovers a disconsolate Santa stranded on a hillside with not a reindeer in sight, she rounds up all her bird friends to help. And in so doing, Little Kiwi gets to realise her own dream–to fly! Another great Kiwi Christmas sing-along from Scholastic NZ, sung by popular entertainer, Pio Terei, in both English and Maori–and everyone knows...

Go round the bend as you peel the pages of this rhyme-tastic celebration of everybody’s favourite fibre-filled friend ... The banana!

The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire: Special Edition, Book Two) by Tui Sutherland reveals the gripping tale of the SeaWing throne's lost heir, finally making her way home. Tsunami can't believe it's finally happening. Together with her fellow dragonets of destiny, she is journeying under the water to the grand SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery,...

"In the next door garden they were digging out a drain when the weather turned quite nasty and it poured and poured with rain." When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... Since the publication of the first story more than 30 years ago, the much-loved stories...

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Usain Bolt. Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketeer and sprinter from a young age. His speed was noticed by coaches, and by the age of 14, he was wowing fans with his lightning speed. He took the world...

Bring the deep dark wood to life with this amazing pop-up gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo. Read the classic story and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry gruffalo! The story is brought to life by incredible pop-up scenes and characters, including a huge...

Join Peppa's swimming lesson in this lift-the-flap book. Peppa and her friends are having a swimming lesson! They practise with floats, play with inflatables, and even blow bubbles. Lift the flaps and join Peppa's swimming lesson with Miss Rabbit! Splish! Splash! Splosh! Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Vehicle Adventure - A Lift-the-Flap Book Peppa Pig:...

From the #1 Bestselling Author and Illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi™ series, Kat Merewether. Following on from the hugely popular Kuwi's First Egg and Kuwi's Huhu Hunt books. With the soft jingle of bells, a mysterious gift falls from the sky. It is a shimmering red ball. Kuwi knows exactly what it is. A very shiny bum. She decides...

Kiwicorn is a ridiculously cute and funny story about being unique. With gorgeous illustrations and writing, it helps children to understand their emotions and opens a light-hearted dialogue about diversity. The lack of a pronoun for Kiwicorn introduces children to the idea of gender diversity and fosters an awareness of the fluidity of gender. The Kiwicorn story aids parents and...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Book 19 One dark and stormy night, a sinister figure arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix sees through his deception....

The little Gaulish village where Asterix and Obelix live has just one drawback – its bard is the worst musician in the entire ancient world. When Cacofonix strikes up, his singing sends the sun behind clouds and makes rain begin to fall. But that's just what they want in the distant Eastern kingdom of Rajah Watzit, where the guru Hoodunnit,...

The first new Asterix book for five years now appears in paperback. It sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village, and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part...

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories – in one wonderful case! Includes: The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Green Eggs and Ham The Lorax Fox in Socks One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Oh, The Places You’ll Go!...

Like all ruinous things, he came from the abyss. Kidan Adane has finally embraced her darkness. She's killed without remorse, broken Uxlay University's most sacred law by inviting elusive rogue vampires, the Nefrasi, into their campus, and made a truce with the one vampire she swore she'd never trust - Susenyos Sagad. Trapped with a violently unstable vampire and reeling...

Spot's Baby Sister has a new sibling! Follow along as he discovers how much fun it is to be a big brother in this classic lift-the-flap tale - the perfect story for a family expecting a new arrival. Mum and Dad have a special surprise for Spot - a new sibling! Toddlers will love joining Spot as he meets his...

Gentle and sweetly humoured, this is another addition to the divine Ruby Red Shoes library—and another tale that will delight with its charming narrative and adorable illustrations. — Tania McCartney, Kids' Book Review Ruby and her grandmother love to travel and now they are in London, the home of red buses, red telephone boxes, and red letter boxes. No wonder...

A fabulously funny debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens, and David Baddiel. When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley—a 12-year-old viral singing sensation—and her best friend George—camera whizz and budding comedian—are shocked to discover they're the prime suspects. Now Charley...

There's always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry's Busytown! Someone is stealing food from Grocer Dog's store. Thankfully, Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig are hungry to solve the case! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been asked to help catch a sneaky thief at the supermarket. Will they catch the clever crook? Children ages...

From Alarm Croc to Cheepy Head, you'll enjoy Rhyme Cordial all day long! A fun, new take on wordplay from bestselling illustrator Antonia Pesenti. Open the pages to reveal unexpected rhymes and bold, bright illustrations.

Thirteen-year-old Clem deals with fitting in and falling out in this authentic story of friendship, from a beloved middle-grade author. Clem Timmins can't wait to see her best friends after being apart all summer holidays. But when they get back together, things have changed. Bridge is boy-crazy and acting like a different person. Ellie is wearing a bra and having...

The baking book that every kid needs, from America's Test Kitchen, who brought you the #1 New York Times bestselling brand! For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their baking expertise and testing to the children's market—with The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs, the must-have baking cookbook for every kid chef! A New York Times Bestseller!...

Do you love dragons? How about mermaids? And superheroes? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure! Davy is on his way to school to show his teacher the AMAZING picture he has drawn for Show and Tell. It’s probably the best thing he has ever drawn, ever ever EVER. But all of...

Perfect for little piggies for Father's Day and all year round! Peppa Pig: Daddy and Me Sticker Colouring Book is a delightful activity book where Peppa loves drawing pictures of her daddy. Make your own special scrapbook about yours with help from Peppa Pig. Includes a free pull-out frame for a picture of your daddy and a sheet of stickers....

Dive into the world of sharks with this underwater adventure for kids ages 3 to 5! From deep in the ocean to lakes and rivers, sharks live all around us. Help curious preschool and kindergarten kids explore beneath the surface as they learn all about sharks and what makes them such amazing creatures. This book is bursting with facts, photos,...

My First Baking Book is a beautifully illustrated collection of baking recipes for first cooks, written by the 2019 winner of The Great British Bake Off. Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries, and biscuits to perfection with this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes. The book features easy-to-follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of both classic and...

Whether napping, playing, or cuddling, dads show their love to their children in all kinds of ways! A USA Today Bestseller! A great Father's Day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show love to dad any day, featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond. A book of love celebrating the special relationship between every father and their...

Use the stickers to create scenes from the world of ballet, from the hard work of a rehearsal and the glamour of a costume fitting to the excitement of performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other classic ballets. With over 200 stickers, including lots of sparkly stickers.

Created by well-known children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop, this is the story of a little white kiwi. When he is born, his mother doesn't recognise him because he's not brown. Little Kiwi looks to the moon as his mother instead because it is white and bright and round. In the background of this story, we see the changing times...

Deepen your child's or tween's relationship with Jesus and build their faith as they read 365 daily devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young's bestselling book, this inspiring year-long devotional has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus' message of peace, for today and every day. Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids...

Hilarious and a godsend to parents - GUARDIAN "Nappies are YUUECH!" said the Little Princess. "There must be something better!" At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse, but she soon learns to love it... even if it isn't always there when she needs it. Tony Ross's hilarious account of royal potty training in chunky board...

A dinosaur book with humour and fun facts—perfect for the youngest dino fans! I'm a T. Rex! I ROARRRR and I romp! I GRRROWWLLL and I stomp! I'm a T. rex. In this brand-new Little Golden Book, a T. rex tells all about his great and terrible self. Facts about the T. rex are humorously presented: "Does the T stand...

A rhyming Little Golden Book about how much kids love their dads—great for Father's Day and every day! Dads are thanked for all the fun things they do with their children through rhyming text and lovingly illustrated scenes, making for a perfect gift this Father's Day! I Love You, Daddy! Daddy, I love you, and I want you to know,...

A brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the curs. A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet...

A guide to building 30 LEGO dinosaurs with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Discover how to build your awesome LEGO dinosaurs! Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO dinosaurs, from a fierce T-rex to a giant Brachiosaurus and a winged Pteranodon. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging throughout the book. Each dinosaur idea...

Based on research indicating that race, gender, death, and other important topics should be discussed from toddlerhood onward, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A picture book edition of the board book about grief, Goodbye: A First Conversation About Grief offers adults the...

Discover the celebration of Diwali with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations, and satisfying lift-the-flaps, First Festivals: Diwali explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple, and light the diyas!

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers, as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Elvis Presley—legendary movie star and the King of Rock and Roll thanks to songs like "Blue Suede Shoes"...

The sixth and final instalment in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series. Tao and Kai’s journey has been long and at last they have arrived at the Dragon Haven. But what they find is not the sanctuary Kai has described. It seems they will be forced straight back into the clutches of the murderous nomad leader Jilong, who is...

Tao is learning to be a dragonkeeper. With no one to teach him, it is not easy. He must keep Kai safe, but there is danger at every turn. They are pursued by a gang of murderous nomads, tricked by unseen spirits, attacked by a giant seven-headed snake, and disoriented in the realms of the dead. Most terrifying of all...

DK Children's Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated reference book for children, packed with thousands of incredible and essential facts on hundreds of key subjects. This comprehensive book of knowledge is ideal for kids aged 7 to 9, containing all the information your child needs, presented clearly and verified by experts. This revised edition includes 16 brand-new pages and updates to...

Turn the bad jokes back on Dad with this seriously silly joke book! This Father's Day, turn the bad jokes back on dad with this seriously silly joke book, the perfect funny gift for kids and families to laugh and celebrate together! Dads have been embarrassing their kids for decades with goofy and groan-worthy jokes, and now it's their children's...

A sequel to Taming the Sun and Riding the Waves, Gavin Bishop's latest stunning book contains four more Māori myths, including two well-known legends (Ranginui and Papatuanuku and Hinemoa and Tutanekai) and two less well-known legends (The battle of the birds and Kae and the whale). Aimed at children 3-10 years, these myths are simply written and yet powerful. They're...

A beautiful book of illustrated Bible stories, retold by the world’s best-loved cleric. Nobel prizewinner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, re-tells over fifty of his favourite Bible stories for an audience of young readers. From classics such as the stories of Noah and the calming of the storm, to less-known stories such as Naboth’s Vineyard or Ruth, the Archbishop makes these time-honoured...

I am a cat. Are you a cat? Cat is curious. There's a new addition to the family, but who exactly is this small being? This new arrival doesn't meow like a cat, or smell like a cat, or even have a tail like a cat. As Cat investigates, he might just come to appreciate this loud, silly family member....

Fans of all ages can go Back to the Future with Funko POP! versions of Marty McFly and Doc Brown in this retro Little Golden Book! Relive all the best moments of Marty McFly's time-travelling journey to 1955 and then back again in this delightful Little Golden Book based on the classic movie Back to the Future! Featuring cute Funko...

A diverse, inclusive reimagining of the bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String that helps more readers than ever feel connected to this transformative, healing story. For a quarter of a century, The Invisible String has helped comfort and heal millions of readers by easing separation anxiety, loneliness, and loss, while also exploring the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us all. This...

100 Things for Little Children to Do on a Journey features 50 wipe-clean cards with 100 simple activities designed to keep young children entertained during long journeys. This engaging set includes games, puzzles, and quizzes that use everyday objects found inside the vehicle or spotted out the window. Each activity is thoughtfully crafted to stimulate a child's mind and alleviate...

In Where's Mr Plane?, you're on the look out for Mrs Hot Air Balloon, Mr Helicopter, Mrs Rocket and Mr Plane himself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And...

No creature is more fascinating and terrifying to an adventurer than a dragon! This illustrated guide takes a deeper look at the abilities, personalities, and treasure collections of every major dragon type in Dungeons & Dragons. Dragons & Treasures transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unique characteristics, fabled...

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs, and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Look Inside Seas and Oceans includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information, too.

Gaming and time travel collide in this exhilarating middle-grade adventure from bestselling author Jennifer Bell. The game is on. Travel with wonder. When Arthur, Ren, and Cecily investigate a mysterious explosion on their way to school, they find themselves trapped aboard The Principia—a scientific research ship sailing through hazardous waters, captained by one Isaac Newton. Lost in the year 2473...

“A wonderful addition to the Hales’ unique series, wherein zany humor and teamwork tells the story that children can be anything they dream of.” —School Library Journal Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her...

By the author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, shortlisted for the 2020 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. The second title in a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts. Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. He was so...

Minecraft: The End is the brand-new official Minecraft novel, featuring an epic battle for survival! When humans enter the End, a pair of endermen must decide which side they're really on. For as long as they can remember, the twin endermen, Fin and Mo, have lived in the mysterious land of the End. On the outskirts of the great enderman...

Draw Me a Star is a colourful and entertaining picture book from Eric Carle, author-illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, that teaches children about drawing and creativity. In this colourful and imaginative story about drawing, children are introduced to one of the essential creative activities of early childhood. Eric Carle is an award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator of books for very...

The year is 325. The powerful Han Dynasty is a distant memory, and tribes of barbarian soldiers fight over what was once the Empire. It is a dangerous time. Kai is 465 years old — a teenager in dragon years. He is searching for the person predestined to be his dragonkeeper. Kai's search has led him to a Buddhist novice...

Join Spot and friends in this brand-new magnet book! Join Spot and his friends as they have fun dressing up in this brand-new adventure! Toddlers will love using the magnets to give Spot and his friends fun costumes and accessories in each scene. With sturdy magnets to train fine motor skills and a story that sparks curiosity and imagination, this...

Embark on an interstellar journey with this space-themed activity book for kids 4 to 8 from Kylee Makes It! Kids will explore the universe as they build new skills with this book of puzzles, crafts, and experiments created by Kylee Larson of the Kylee Makes It website and YouTube channel. Engaging and hands-on space activities will teach kids all about...

A stunning gift edition of the modern classic story Matilda, starring the iconic eponymous character, published to celebrate Puffin's 85th anniversary. Celebrating 85 years of Sparking Imaginations A beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Matilda. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this deluxe edition is a perfect gift or collector's item. Part...

I Am Fiyero (Universal Pictures Wicked) stars Fiyero in his first-ever Little Golden Book, based on the blockbuster film Wicked from Universal Pictures! Children aged 2 to 5, as well as fans and collectors of Universal Pictures' Wicked of all ages, will love this new Little Golden Book about Shiz University's Fiyero. Discover everything about the fun-loving Fiyero along with...

Everything Under the Sun: All Around the World by Molly Oldfield is a wonderfully global collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield. How were rollerskates invented? How do boats float? Do snails go upside down? Where is the happiest place in the world? Discover the answers to...

The latest Doctor Who Annual, packed with everything you need to know about the incredible new series. The second official Annual of a brand-new era of Doctor Who is the must-have companion book to the latest adventures of Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. From the latest terrifying monsters to the friends helping to save the day, this book is packed...

A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance. He likes being a lone buffalo! "I'm the Buffalo Fluffalo I heave and I huffalo Leave me alone because I've had enuffalo!" But when a huge sudden rain shower pours...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bartlebee in his first Christmas Swim with the Heeler family in this festive holiday book with special surprises inside! Bartlebee is Bluey's special Christmas present, and he will be joining the Heeler family in their annual Christmas Swim! But Bluey is worried they're playing a little rough with him. Will Bartlebee...

The Prison Healer Trilogy by Australia's #1-bestselling YA author Lynette Noni is now available in a gorgeous DELUXE HARDBACK edition! She'd failed them. All of them. And now she was paying the price. Kiva thought she knew what she wanted—revenge. But feelings change, people change... everything has changed. After what happened at the palace, Kiva is desperate to know if...

It’s game time! Press start on FGTeeV Saves the World!, the second graphic novel in the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube’s favourite family of gamers, FGTeeV! The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far the best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War...

When Herbie and Violet's arch-enemy Sebastian Eels turns up in Eerie-on-Sea, seemingly back from the dead, it can only spell bad news. The town may welcome his entrepreneurial scheme to resurrect Festergrimm's Waxworks, a dusty and defunct old gallery of spooky characters from Eerie legend, but Herbie and Violet are suspicious of his motives. And when they learn the legend...

WINNER, Silver Ledger: 2024 Comic Arts Awards of Australia 'A charming story of unexpected friendships and endless wonder.' TIM PROBERT, creator of Lightfall 'Stunningly unique' Books+Publishing Fitting in can be hard, especially when you're as small as Ember. He's hoping his luck changes when Lua, a kindly sea turtle, escorts him across the ocean to a school for little creatures...

Fans went wild for this gripping, emotional addition to the Stranger Things universe after its successful launch! Fall into the never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff. Meet Max. She's from California. She skateboards. Her family just dumped her in the middle of Indiana. And she's really not...

Watch out! Here comes Duck in the Truck in a brand new edition of the first book in the million-copy bestselling series! This is the tale of a duck in a truck— a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck. A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush saw the truck stuck and gave it...

The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But Tsunami's...

Holly Black spins a thrilling tale of intrigue and magic in her newest novel... Unmissable for fans of Sarah J. Mass and the Grisha trilogy. - Buzzfeed UK Of course, I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever... And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate...

Join the Berenstain Bears for a picnic adventure in this classic children’s book! The Bears’ Picnic begins with Mother Bear putting her apron away as the family prepares for a picnic. “Mother Bear, put your apron away. We are going to go on a picnic today!” The Berenstain Bear family set off for a day out, led by Papa Bear,...

There’s a new guy in town – and Pete the Cat wants to say hi! Join Pete in another groovy adventure about friends and fun. There’s a New Guy in town! Pete the Cat can’t wait to meet him. He’s very different… and that’s cool. But when he can’t find a way to join in with Pete and his friends,...