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Join ten adorable penguins for frost-filled fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! Now in sturdy, sparkly board, perfect for little hands.Oh no! Granny Penguin isn't feeling very well so ten little penguins hatch a plan to cheer her up. Can these ten lovable penguins find gifts and bring them back to Granny so they can all play together again?Follow...

Sophie Mouse visits a sunflower field in the summer in this twenty-second sweet book in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!All summer long, Sophie Mouse has been looking forward to the one golden hour when the sunflowers are in their best bloom. She has even planned a whole picnic to celebrate! But no one seems as interested in the sunflowers as...

Is Formula One icon Max Verstappen your ultimate sporting hero? Regarded as F1's finest competitor in 2022, Verstappen is the current double world champion and the driver to beat. Son of Dutch F1 star Jos Verstappen, Max has already competed in 159 races in the premier class, claiming 32 victories and a total of 74 podium finishes so far. He...

Cook pasta from scratch inside this interactive recipe book – fry, simmer, boil, drain, grate and more! A simple but accurate recipe takes young readers through the steps of cooking spaghetti, from chopping onions to serving up a plate of steaming hot pasta with tomato sauce, while the interactive novelty features invite them to participate in the process ... without...

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection, Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the...

A perfect choice for young Bible readers, the Children’s Outreach Bible includes full-colour study helps with the trusted New King James translation to make Bible reading fun and accessible for kids! This affordable Children’s Outreach Bible in the trustworthy New King James Version is a great value for anyone who wants to give children God’s Word. The fun and colourful...

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 recognisable things—a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride—while older kids can...

My Big Wimmelbook® - At the Construction Site takes kids to a variety of bustling construction sites in Wimmelcity. Readers join a hardworking crew as they build roads, a downtown building, a house and more. As they go about their day, readers are challenged to spot on each page many members of the construction team. There's Sarah the architect, a...

My Big Wimmelbook - At the Airport takes kids on a ride through the sky as they go through check-in, security, boarding, and, of course, getting airborne—with plenty of interesting things happening along the way. In these oversize board books, every page is bursting with life—and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out...

My Big Story Bible takes the adventure of reading a children’s Bible to a new level. As you'd expect from Tom Wright, the narrative bursts with lively storytelling and a deep love for the original scriptures, while the vibrant illustrations on every page will delight young readers and help them to imaginatively understand the key events of the Bible. Perfect...

Slowly, Jack learns the pleasures of writing poetry as Miss Stretchberry encourages him to tell his own story through verse. What emerges is a moving and memorable story about a boy and his dog and his growing passion for poetry.

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate joke book, filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football gags around! What's more, Football Superstars: Football Jokes Rule features page after page of hilarious pictures, with loads of anecdotes and fun throughout. Get ready to titter and roar with laughter with this sidesplitting joke book, perfect for encouraging young football...

Soon to be a BBC Television series in 2026! The third book in the irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz. It's Gabriel's third year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. Along with the usual Break-In challenge—this year to Reclamation Island—and difficult new...

The seventh title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James uncovers corruption where he least suspects it ... When an MI5 operation goes disastrously wrong, James Adams needs all of his skills to get out of Russia alive. Meanwhile, his sister Lauren is on her first solo mission, trying to uncover a brutal human trafficking operation. And when James...

Cat’s out of the bag! In this fourth hijinks-filled adventure, Squash and Ginny are preparing for another mission when Magnus suddenly arrives in search of the Staff of Knowledge. Much to everyone’s surprise, it’s not in the Spirit World—it’s in the Human World! With Fern and Lotus’s help, Squash and Ginny locate the staff right away. But before they can...

Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there's a whole universe to discover. Big Book of Stars &...

“There’s nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.…" One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from E.H. Shepard, has delighted generations. Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger have been firm favourites with children and adults everywhere since the tale of their many adventures was first...

All your favourite dragons from all different corners of the Wings of Fire universe are here! Packed with over 150 stickers, this book is perfect for any dedicated fan. Use the stickers to complete the collector's pages inside, and save the rest for your water bottle, laptop, or notebook!

Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this colourful tabbed board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to learn more about Mouse, Fox, the Gruffalo and more of your favourite characters, with sturdy tabbed pages and colourful illustrations. Based on the original stories, The...

Learn new words with Little Nutbrown Hare, while discovering the wonders of the world around you! A beautiful introduction to language and nature for a little loved one. Join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare as they explore the world around them – from the pond to the mountain, and from the meadow to the forest. This large format...

Sixth grade renaissance man Nate Wright is bombastic, enthusiastic, and larger than life — it’s why his friends call him “Big Nate.” But behind the bravado, Nate is a faithful friend whose antics crack up his classmates, impart life lessons to readers, and bring a smile to comics lovers everywhere. Snack-loving sixth-grader Nate Wright always has his hands full—of Cheez...

Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way. This innovative book for younger readers is packed with city facts, loads of flaps to lift, and unfolding pages to see inside buildings and under the streets. Children aged 5+ can learn about skyscrapers, subway systems, and stinky sewers. Discover where people live and peek behind closed doors to...

Watch out, you diabolical masterminds! There’s a new detective on Pancake Court: Bean! She laughs at danger! She solves even the most mysterious mysteries! What? There aren’t any mysteries? Then Bean and her assistant, Ivy, will make some! In Ivy and Bean Take the Case (Book 10) by Annie Barrows, the dynamic duo is back, ready to tackle anything—even if...

Bright Sparks Flash Cards - Phonics are ideal tools for teachers, parents, and carers to teach 44 sounds and keywords. Phonics help to break down words into sounds, making learning easier. The phonics system is a key way of teaching children to read. Suitable for children aged 3 and above, each card features clear, easy-to-read text. Beautifully illustrated by Dominika...

Make tiny little sweets and put them on display with Mini Clay World: Candy Cart by Klutz! The next kit in the popular Mini Clay World series. With all the materials included, you can make tiny little clay candies and display them in adorably small jars and packages. The colourful cart and sweets will make everything look an absolute treat!...

Dress up dragons to play in a magical world! Fire-breathing mystical dragons get a fabulous makeover with paper fashions, armour, magical accessories, and more! Choose from six fancy dragons, then style them with specialty foil wings. Over 200 reusable sticky shapes, 12 wings, 6 baby hatchlings, and 4 fantasy landscapes offer tons of mix-and-match potential for imaginative play. Marvelous World...

Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the history of America's national parks—a summer of terror that forever changed ideas about how grizzlies and humans can exist together in the wild. No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until...

There's a new bird in the bush. Flit is bored. And hungry. A tasty mozzie lures him out of his nest. "I CAN fly," he calls, before he hits the ground with a THUD. How will he get back to his nest? Join Flit and his friends—Kiki the kaka, rascally robins Bit and Bob, Keri the kiwi, and wise old...

WARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Ella LOVES keeping a diary and she knows you will too, so she’s filled the first part of this book with tips and tricks on how to write, draw and make your diary as fantabulously fabulous as...

What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown? This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey. The Arrival has become...

Forget all your bothers with the friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood! With so many pages to colour and activities to ponder, you'll feel as good as Pooh does when his tummy is full of honey! This extra-large pad has a carry handle and contains 24 pages of colouring and activity with a sticker sheet. Explore endless fun and creativity with...

Meet the Trucks (Monster Jam with Truck Toy) introduces you to the biggest and best Monster Jam trucks! This exciting book is filled with engaging content across four intriguing sections: the parts, the trucks, the stunts, and fascinating facts. The book comes with a mini toy Megalodon truck attached to the front cover, making it a perfect gift for Monster...

Maya the Ember Dragon (Dragon Girls #18) by Maddy Mara We are Dragon Girls—hear us roar! Maya is returning to the Magic Forest with her friends Eloise and Ash for an important quest. When the girls transform into powerful Fire Dragons, they become the hope that the animals there desperately need. Beating the Chaos Queen is far from an easy...

We are in an epidemic. An epidemic of unhappiness. Friends, here is the good news: HappyHead has the answer. When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change how people see him and make his parents proud. But as he finds himself drawn to the...

A BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A MAGICAL CREATURE.Discover how it all began in this unmissable Skandar origin story . . .??George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure.But when his fishing boat is caught in a storm, he ends up shipwrecked on an unknown island. Here he discovers something magical and terrifying – that unicorns are real and...

Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn. Even Elinor, left alone in the real...

Once upon a time was only the start... welcome to the Fairytale Woods! Take a look inside the big bad wolf's hilarious secret diary in this instant bestseller from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. DIARY OF A PUSS IN BOOTS AVAILABLE OUT NOW 'I need to raise my game again now spring is here, and get back in shape....

From monster trucks to muddy tractors, discover all kinds of big machines. Deliver food to a market, sow seeds on a farm, work on a construction site and lots more in this exciting sticker book for fans of big machines. There are over 200 stickers of tractors, trucks and animals to fill the busy scenes. Great for developing fine motor...

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Prize 'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' – Philip Pullman Everyone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck – found floating in a cello case...

Meet Billie B Brown … Billie can be many things. She can be bubbly, brave, and brilliant. And sometimes she can even be a teensy bit boastful... but Billie is as busy as ever! A brilliant collection of stories starring everyone's favourite friend, Billie B Brown. Includes a super-duper extra-long story featuring Billie and her best friend, Jack! Written by...

The fourth incredible book in the hilarious, blockbuster Real Pigeons series! The world's greatest crime-fighting pigeons are making a BIG SPLASH as they try to solve their most puzzling mysteries yet... The brave birds known as the REAL PIGEONS track down a DEMON who is draining every bath in the city, a PRANKSTER causing trouble in the beach town of...

The third brilliant adventure in the best-selling, beloved Real Pigeons series! Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! The crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have some mega mysteries to solve. Someone has been stealing from a vulture. A beastly child is lost in the...

In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Dom learns how precious his friends are. Come look at all Dom’s special things, Like rocks and stones with insect wings … Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest, and most accessible series...

The chicest mouse in Paris is off to Versailles for her fifth adventure in the best-selling Claris series! From the beloved children's creator and acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess. It was a marvellous day for our sweet little Claris, as she sat on a train that was leaving from Paris. She was off to Versailles, a grand palace in France, to...

The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce’s award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-colour graphic novel. In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from...

Bedtime is about to get a lot more interesting. 365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed is a joyful collection bursting with wild facts, weird wonders, and unbelievable-but-true stories — one for every night of the year. You'll learn things like... Where does it rain diamonds? What does a comet smell like? Why would you keep a dog up...

Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones favourite, exploring the childhood of Chrestomanci – now a book with extra bits! Discovering that he has nine lives and is destined to be the next Chrestomanci is not part of Christopher’s plans for the future: he’d much rather play cricket and wander around his secret dream worlds. But he soon finds...

Wonky Donkey's famous daughter, the lovable Dinky Donkey, is back—this time she's playing hide-and-seek with Mummy Donkey! Join her in this playful adventure as she searches for her mother. Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky discover Mummy's hiding place and lead her to Mummy ... and a big happy hug. Hee Haw!

Toy Story: A Roaring Adventure (Disney Pixar: Movie Classics) takes you on an exciting journey with Bonnie’s toys as they put on a play about dinosaurs. Rex, eager to be the star, auditions for the role of King of the Jungle. However, he faces a challenge: his roar isn't loud enough for the part. In his dreams, Rex battles the...

There is a bright new star in the winter sky—Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Māori New Year are coming. A new addition to Scholastic's popular Matariki range, this time introducing readers to the Puanga star, which is...

Create up to 14 adorable animal friends with this kid-friendly knitting loom kit. Just wrap the easy-to-use yarn around the loom, and then use the hook tool to weave it together. Add some stuffing and tie the ends together. In no time, you’ll have a little plush nugget you can customise into a cute critter. Follow the illustrated, kid-friendly instructions...

Get ready to race with Lightning McQueen and the Radiator Springs family in this collection of high-speed bedtime stories! From Route 66 to the speed racer salt flats, join Lightning and his pit crew as they travel over highways and byways, making new friends and learning life lessons one stop at a time. With excitement around every corner, this is...

From bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a new book about a beloved character: The Land of Stories: Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty. The young queen gives us her take on politics, government, health, love, and of course, what it means to be royalty. A must-have for new and old fans alike.

It all started the day Amy Anne Ollinger tried to check out her favourite book in the whole world, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, from the school library. That's when Mrs. Jones, the librarian, told her the bad news: her favourite book was banned! All because a classmate's mum thought the book wasn't appropriate for kids...

A joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Welcome: A Book About Friendship shows how everyone can be...

Ko Ngā Whetū Hauhau, Ko Ngā Whetū Tarakaka o Matariki (The Wild and Windy Stars of Matariki – Māori Edition) by Miriama Kamo tells the enchanting tale of Te Rerehua and Sam, who adore the wild and windswept land of Te Mata Hapuku, a place where stones whisper stories and stars shine brightly. One mysterious night, they discover strange fires...

Children will love reading and singing along in both English and Māori to these favourite and familiar songs with a Kiwi twist. Five bestsellers now in one bumper hardback compendium!

Join Gabby and her best kitty friend, Pandy Paws, as they team up with the rest of the Gabby Cats for an a-meow-zing adventure in Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie Sticker Activity Book! This sticker activity book is full of adorable art and iconic scenes from the film and comes with press-out activities and exclusive shiny silver stickers!

Have you ever wondered how Buzz and Woody celebrate the holidays? Do you think Belle and the Beast decorate the castle? Find out in this collection of 10 festive stories featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters as they have fun over Christmas! Embrace the holiday spirit one story at a time! Disney Christmas: 5-Minute Stories contains 10 stories which can...

This Cars Movie Classics boxed set contains 5 fun-filled tales that belong in every reader's library. Experience the speed, friendship and fun of Cars, Cars 2, Cars 3, Mater and the Ghost Light and Tractor Trouble with all your favourite Cars friends!

A delightful sticker book full of witches and wizards to dress and spooky scenes to decorate. Use the stickers in this magical book to dress the witches and wizards. The mystical scenes include mixing magic potions, learning to ride a broomstick, creating magic at midnight, and trick-or-treating. As well as the clothes, there are lots of spooky things to embellish...

A bumper activity book companion to our best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book. Featuring colouring, stickers, search & find, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, mazes, and more, in paperback format.

Learn about the inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved footballer who grew up dreaming of scoring goals for his favourite team. Little David always knew that he wanted to be a footballer. Growing up, he and his family supported Manchester United, and he dreamt of being part of their team. He spent years playing for local clubs and joined...

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of tennis star Rafa Nadal. Little Rafa was born in Majorca, Spain. Encouraged by his two uncles, he loved playing football and tennis, but found that he particularly excelled at tennis. At only fifteen years old, he became a professional! Soon, he was ranked as...

Explore early learning concepts with Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, and other Toy Story friends! This take-along library includes 12 sturdy little board books featuring learning concepts like colours, shapes, feelings, letters, and more. Disney Pixar Toy Story: 12 Board Books offers a delightful introduction to essential early learning topics with familiar characters from the beloved Toy Story universe. Perfect for...

This is the story of Hare, who struggles with an unnamed mental malady self-described as 'noise'. Noise could be runaway thoughts, voices in Hare's head, or loud feelings and general anxiety. Hare goes on a journey to try and find a solution. Just when Hare thinks there's no hope, a friend, Ruru, flies calmly down and gives a suggestion. Hare...

The witch and her cat fly along in this te reo Māori translation of He Wahi I Te Puruma. Three kind animals help the witch, so they ride on the broom with the witch and cat. But the broom breaks, and they tumble off—right by a dragon who wants to eat the witch. But the animals save the day, and...

Packed with lots of new puzzles, mazes, games, colouring, and more, Unicorn Academy: Meet the Unicorn Riders: Sticker Activity Book introduces you to Sophia, Wildstar, and all their friends and magical creatures at Unicorn Academy. Match Sophia and her friends to their beautiful dorm rooms, decorate Valentina's masquerade mask for the Fairy Moon Ball, and colour in your very own...

The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends! A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and The Banquet is the fifth book in the series. The Romans build a barricade around the village, prompting Asterix and Obelix to demonstrate their resistance by embarking on a journey around the entire country,...

The World's Most Pointless Animals by Philip Bunting introduces us to some truly weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit our planet, from the blobfish to the pink fairy armadillo. Let's be honest, these animals seem pretty pointless at first glance. But what do these creatures actually do? This witty, quirky, and colourfully illustrated book features some very silly animals. Written...

This fun and informative book gives young dog lovers the canine know-how they need to make having a dog a positive experience for all—pup, kids, and parents alike! A Kid's Guide to Dogs delivers the basics of caring for and training a dog to develop good canine habits with humour and creativity. In addition to learning about dog health and...

Aneesa and her family are getting ready to celebrate Diwali. But this year is extra-special. It's baby Ameera's first ever Diwali and older sister Ameera is on hand to show her exactly what to do, and what every part of the celebration means and why it is so magical. This is a perfect introduction to Diwali for young children, with...

Merry Christmas! Celebrate with Spot and his family as they get ready for a Christmas party in this brand new lift-the-flap tale. In this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, Spot and his family are decorating together for their Christmas party when they realise that the star for the top of the tree is missing. But as they start to search for...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Olympic medallist and world-champion gymnast Simone Biles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. Simone Biles: A Little Golden Book Biography is about the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status. This inspiring read-aloud is...