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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...

When Matthew’s dad gets in trouble, he makes trouble for everyone else too. But with Dad in jail, Matthew and his mum have a chance to put their pieces back together. Mum makes plans for a summer down the coast, fixing up Grandpa’s old place in an effort to make ends meet. The beach, the swirling rockpools and the vast...

Roly, the Anzac Donkey by Glyn Harper follows Richard Henderson and his donkey Roly, who together saved many WW1 soldiers. Illustrated by Jenny Cooper, it marks the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli. Hello. My name is Roly. I'm a donkey. Let me tell you about the time during the First World War when I worked at a place called Gallipoli. I...

An all-new full-colour Little Golden Book based on Illumination's Sing 2—in theatres December 2021! There's no business like show business! In Illumination's Sing 2, the can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers have turned the New Moon Theatre into a local hit. But Buster has his eyes on a bigger prize...to launch their most dazzling stage...

A fun sticker book bursting with dolls to dress and summer scenes to decorate. Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing Summer Camp! Use the colourful stickers of outfits and accessories to dress the dolls and add to the summer camp activities. From paddle boarding to a nature walk, cooking tasty treats on a campfire and team-building, there are...

This is a brilliant, funny and fresh take on the potty training book from the amazing picture book illustrator, Sam Lloyd. Little Moo Monster is growing up and no longer happy to be in a nappy. Moo wants to be more grown-up. So the loveable monster discards the nappy and suddenly there's poop everywhere. Mum gets a potty, and Moo...

Use the picture magnets to fill the charming scenes around Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam for a day at Apple Tree Farm in this delightful magnet book. From collecting the freshly laid eggs in the morning to taking the animals back to the barn at night, children will love choosing the magnets to finish the charming scenes. Poppy...

Do you love monsters? How about princesses? And sharks? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure! Zara is enjoying a day at the beach, when she realised – horror! – that Old Ted has disappeared. He may be old and worn, but Zara needs him back, and she needs your help to...

Follow Peter on his Halloween peek-a-BOO adventure in this brilliant board book with flaps to lift and holes to peep through! It's Halloween and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods, who will surprise him with a spooky peek-a-BOO at every turn? Peep through the flaps to guess who's on the...

Another delightful and humorous Peppa Pig picture storybook - with a terrifically muddy puddle ending! Based on the number one pre-school and BAFTA-winning TV animation, Peppa Pig, this wonderful story picture book is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime, and over and over again! Once upon a time, there was a loveable, slightly bossy little piggy, named Peppa. She loved...

Peppa Pig: I Love You, Daddy Pig follows Peppa and George as they embark on an exciting 'dadventure' with Daddy Pig. It's just another normal day for Peppa and George. Daddy Pig takes them to the supermarket, then for lunch with Granny and Grandpa Pig, before popping in to work for a while. But super Daddy Pig makes their day...

From the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, comes an uplifting new message for children. Inspired by Psalm 139—which begins, "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me"—the lyrical text reminds little ones that God is with them anywhere they go in God's wide world. God is my Father who made everything. And I...

Power up with this full-colour Levelled Reader based on Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie—in theatres April 7, 2023! From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Featuring Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, boys and girls ages 5 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading...

A colourful book with over 60 flaps to lift, Lift-the-flap Opposites teaches little children about opposites in a fun way. Pages include vibrant scenes at the park, in the ocean, in the jungle, and more. Each flap has its opposite hiding behind it. Bright illustrations of large and small parrots, high and low swings at the park, and hot and...

Dive into the amazing world of biology with this beautiful book full of places to explore and flaps to lift. Look at the whole tree of life from microscopic bacteria and scuttling bugs to swaying forests and ocean creatures, as well as the cells and genes that form them. What makes a living thing alive, what is biodiversity, and how...

LEGO World Builder invites you to build and rebuild a 4-in-1 model and minifigure, then expand your LEGO worlds with over 150 imaginative building ideas. Get creative with this LEGO book, which includes 150 bricks and a sorting tray. Build and play your way through four fun-filled LEGO worlds. Use the LEGO bricks provided to construct a cool city car,...

How-dee! My name's Big Blue Bill, and I'm a truck. I've got 18 big wheels turning, 600 horses under the hood, and 53 feet o' trailer hangin' on behind... So begins a book that introduces all types of trucks (with names such as Bony Tony and Leif the Logging Truck), narrated by a good ol' boy semi-truck! Lively text and...

Queenie Rikihana Hyland brings together a collection of her favourite Maori myths and legends—from the creation and the ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. The stories are brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Patrick Puru. Illustrated Maori Myths and Legends is a stunning addition to any bookshelf,...

Help your child to understand the human body. From your head to your toes, this encyclopedia for children takes you on a tour of the human body and explains how each part works. On every page, discover amazing facts about the human body. Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Learn about blood vessels (capillaries,...

The youngest of readers and the sports-loving grown-ups in their lives can now enjoy one of the world's most popular sports—golf—before going to bed a winner in the newest offering in this original board book series. A little boy and his grandma warm up at the driving range and then hit the course! When the boy whiffs on the first...

A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new friends and perfecting his somersaults and flips in the bay. But one day, when Gigantic’s brother, Titan,...

First Sticker Book Weather and Seasons is a fun sticker book designed to help children understand different types of weather and how the seasons change. This engaging book aids young children in learning about seasonal changes and the variety of weather conditions experienced throughout the year. There are over 180 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes, including clothes and...

A fresh retelling of the classic Bible story for today's kids! The classic Bible story of young David, who grew up to be a king, feels fresh again. Many kids today can relate to him—young, small, having to stand up to a bully, with family in the military. And David grew up to be an athlete/warrior and a singer/songwriter, too!...

A NEW illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes! I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat! There's BIG NEWS in my family - we're moving from the coast all the way to the mountains and I'm NOT HAPPY about it....

Cook’s Cook follows the 1768 journey of James Cook’s H.M.S. Endeavour with his ship’s cook, the one-handed John Thompson, as storyteller. Through real recipes, events on board, and the places the ship travelled on its way to the Pacific, the book tells multiple stories. Here are stories of social class, hierarchy, and race; stories of explorers and the people of...

Body Safety Red Flags by Jayneen Sanders takes children, and the adults who care for them, through the subtle ‘red flags’ that may indicate a child and their family are being groomed. Although a ‘tricky’ topic, being able to identify grooming red flags is crucial for children and adults to stop abuse before it starts. This book is age-appropriate and...

A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys' rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater. Josh can play footy. He's fast and fleet-footed, a blur down the sideline. But every time he steps onto the field, a stampede of elephant-sized butterflies invades his stomach, and he fumbles the ball. Having...

The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. It's time to get dressed! How does Baby know what to wear? She checks the weather—and learns about wind, the water cycle, precipitation, and prediction! Accurate enough to satisfy an...

Celebrate the phenomenal, sales-smashing, award-winning Treehouse series with this stunning colour edition of the bestselling The 52-Storey Treehouse. Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has 13 new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes), a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency...

All You Need to Know about Your Body by Age 7 is a perfect first introduction to what makes you YOU. This child-friendly guide spans a range of topics, from how your body works and staying healthy, to feelings and growing up. With a cast of comical bugs to guide readers, the book also includes activities to try at home...

A paperback collection of three thrilling, never-before-seen novellas in the #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series: Redtail’s Debt, Tawnypelt’s Clan, and Shadowstar’s Life. Discover untold stories about three dedicated warriors: a ThunderClan warrior who dared to stand in the way of the ambitious cat who would become Tigerstar; a ShadowClan deputy who made the difficult decision to step down for the...

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find...

Lift flaps and peep through holes to discover amazing creatures in the deep oceans. Dive down with a submersible to discover the mysteries of the ocean. Oceans cover most of our planet, and yet most of the depths remain unexplored. This book takes you deep down to find light-up jellyfish, diving whales, giant squid and whole mountains at the bottom...

Join Spot and his friends for a Halloween party in this lift-the-flap story - now with added early learning content and a zingy neon cover! Happy Halloween! In this new lift-the-flap story, it's Halloween - and Spot is ready to celebrate! Join him and his friends as they dress up in spooky costumes - but just as the party is...

Discover your favourite animals in the city with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this bright and bold lift-the-flap book! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this interactive lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful nature and city scenes to explore and hidden animals to discover. Perfect for little ones who love the outdoors, animals, bugs, and all the things you can...

Learn all about giraffes—the tallest land animals on Earth! This nonfiction Little Golden Book is filled with beautiful illustrations and amazing facts your little one will love. Learn all about giraffes—the tallest land animals on Earth! Preschoolers will enjoy discovering that baby giraffes are six feet tall at birth, their spotted patterns make every giraffe unique, and so much more....

Have you seen The Very Hungry Caterpillar? There's so much to spot in the city, on the farm, at the beach, and more! But can you find The Very Hungry Caterpillar hiding on every page? This search-and-find activity book is packed with animals, toys, and delicious foods to spot. It's perfect for keeping very little ones busy at home or...

Spend a busy day with Baby Bear in this tactile spin-the-wheel adventure! From Eric Carle's Brown Bear & Friends, Baby Bear's Busy Day is the perfect gift for newborns and toddlers. Your child will love playing with the spinning wheel, flaps, tabs, and more! Specially designed for little hands to practice fine motor skills, this book follows Baby Bear from...

Before the Elf on the Shelf, there was a young boy called Nicholas who had to find the courage to save the enchanted world of the elves, One True North. Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True North—home to gnomes, fairies, and, of course,...

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his...

In praise of dads of all sorts - everywhere! My dad can wrestle with giants, eat like a horse, swim like a fish... Can yours? A brilliant, humorous look at fatherhood from a child's point of view, from this multi-award-winning author/illustrator. My Dad by Anthony Browne

Updated edition with six more years of vehicles from new Star Wars movies and live and animated TV series. What's the difference between a B-wing and an X-wing starfighter? How many legs does an AT-OT walker have? And just how fast can the Millennium Falcon fly? This updated edition covers more than 230 vehicles from Star Wars movies and TV...

Dress and accessorise all the WICKED WITCHES in this whimsical My Sticker Dress-Up: Wicked Witches activity book! Children will enjoy screen-free fun with this wickedly good sticker book that encourages hours of unlimited imagination and play. Use the shimmer stickers to dress and accessorise all the witches-in-training as they get ready to attend the Wicked Witches Academy! A yearbook allows...

With an exclusive minifigure, this expansive visual dictionary showcases the sets and minifigures of 13 years of LEGO Minecraft. Explore the adventurous world of LEGO Minecraft with DK's latest Visual Dictionary, complete with an exclusive minifigure! Journey through 13 years of LEGO Minecraft and discover everything you need to know about iconic locations, items, and mobs. See every brick-built detail...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Anne of Green Gables. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Anne of Green Gables. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a strong boy to arrive any day now to help them plough through the work...

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book! We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river,...

From award-winning Australian author/illustrator Marc Martin – a fact-packed illustrated journey to the coldest place on Earth – Antarctica! Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see... and it's disappearing. Learn all about it before it's too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant colour illustrations paired with...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Little Princess. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of A Little Princess. “Everything's a story - You are a story - I am a story.” Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to...

The adventure is just beginning… One touch of a magical ring sends two friends hurtling into another world and accidentally releases an evil sorceress from her enchanted sleep. Hungry for ultimate power, she’s determined to destroy everyone – and every world – in her path. But a song from the Great Lion, Aslan, awakens a new hope and a new...

The Prison Healer Trilogy by Australia's #1-bestselling YA author Lynette Noni is now available in a gorgeous DELUXE HARDBACK edition! Kiva Meridan is a survivor. Not only did she survive Zalindov Prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now, Kiva's purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her...

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public, in this true story of her life. Little Anne was born in Germany to a liberal Jewish family. But when the Nazis came into power, she was forced to go into hiding with her family. With...

Meet Frida, the world-famous painter! Now available as a board book in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of the iconic Mexican female artist, whose desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida Kahlo began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a...

After Full Blast, Jesse Rigsby and his friend Eric have sworn off video games. But when Jesse is offered the chance to save his friend Mark, of course he says, "Yes." Problem is, Jesse is now invisible, sucked into the world of Go Wild—a Pokémon Go–style mobile game. To reach Mark, Jesse's going to have to shake the Bigfoot chasing...

Children will feel as though they are riding the big red fire engines and hearing the "clang, clang" of the bell! Large-scale, active pictures will transport young readers to the scene where they'll see brave firemen connect hoses and save the day.

Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way. Every time Mr Archimedes' Bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or Wombat? Whoever it is, Mr Archimedes is going to find out. Awards: Commended - 1981 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards...

It’s game time! Press start on Into the Game, the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling graphic novel adventure by YouTube’s favourite family of gamers, FGTeeV! The FGTeeV family gamers have played hundreds of games together. Which is why Moomy decides to make a new game called My Pet Fish. Just one problem: the game is SUPER boring. And one other...

A breathtaking graphic novel of Richard Adams's masterpiece Watership Down, adapted and illustrated by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin. Watership Down: The Graphic Novel captures Richard Adams's epic tale of courage, friendship, hope, and survival. Spectacularly adapted by award-winning author James Sturm and gorgeously illustrated by bestselling artist Joe Sutphin. Every page of this adaptation is a loving tribute to...

New cover reissue of this magical sequel to Lost and Found from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. The boy and the penguin still enjoy spending all their time together… That is, until the penguin starts to dream of flying, ignoring the boy's advice that it is impossible. Running away, the penguin visits place after place, searching for...

From leaping, flying fish to dancing butterflies, and camels that "trollop along," Eric Carle's brilliant and colourful collage designs bring to life animal poems from such diverse sources as Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, and Jack Prelutsky, as well as Bible verses, Japanese haiku, American Indian poems, and more. This celebration of the wonder and variety of earth's...

In this edition for young readers, A.B. Facey recounts the many lives he lived and the hardships he faced during the early 20th century. Bert Facey saw himself as an ordinary man, but his remarkable story reveals an extraordinary life. Facey was a battler, ever optimistic and hopeful despite the hardships of his life. A true classic of Australian literature,...

A hilarious new middle-grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. A good choice for summer reading or anytime! The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. Like Aldo, with...

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! The third book in the series – this magical fantasy adventure delivers action, romance and more twists than ever before. Former best friends Sophie and Agatha thought their fairy...

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES The Bad Beginning introduces us to Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, intelligent children who are charming, resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy...

Danger, betrayal, and enticing forbidden love clash in book three of No.1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout's Harbinger trilogy! Grace and Glory continues the tale of Trinity Marrow, who has lost the battle and her beloved Protector. Even with both demons and Wardens on her side, Trin may not win the war against the Harbinger. Bringing Lucifer...

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? by Lincoln Peirce showcases Nate Wright’s confidence—at least in his own mind. However, when things don’t go as planned, he's left puzzled. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday...

Big Nate is taking it from the top—the top of the troublemaker's list! Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for school detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance man. Middle-grade kids everywhere can relate to Big Nate's daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and...

Fall down the rabbit hole with this stunning illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Explore the nonsensical and comical adventures with the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts in this abridged edition of the timeless tale. Join Alice on her adventure through Wonderland as she meets classic companions such as the March...

The Iron Prince — my nephew — betrayed us all. He killed me. Then, I woke up. Waking after a month on the brink of death, Ethan Chase is stunned to learn that the Veil that conceals the fey from human sight was temporarily torn away. Although humankind's glimpse of the world of Faery lasted just a brief moment, the...

My name is Meghan Chase. I am the Iron Queen. And I will give everything I have to save the lands of Faery and beyond. The extraordinary finale to Julie Kagawa’s New York Times and internationally bestselling Iron Fey series is here… and the fate of the Nevernever and all the world hangs in the balance. Join Meghan, Ash, Puck,...

Winnie-the-Pooh: The Little Book of Wisdom may be a Bear of Very Little Brain, but this adorable little book is teeming with Wise Words and Useful Advice. Covering important subjects such as 'Manners', 'Keeping Trim', and 'Gastronomic Disappointment', this charming and humorous book gives you Pooh's unique take on life. It's based on the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A. Milne...

Before there is peace, blood will spill blood. New territory brings new troubles for the warrior cats. As divisions between the Clans grow deeper, Firestar's daughters face troubling decisions. An unexpected enemy is poised to attack, and ThunderClan may not survive. Warriors by Erin Hunter takes readers on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Clans, where dangers abound...

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: The New Prophecy—now featuring fierce new art. The sixth book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #6: Sunset, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. As shadows of the past continue to plague the forest, Brambleclaw is haunted by a...

A beautifully designed colouring book, using the original, stunning illustrations by Pauline Baynes – a perfect gift for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, and for anyone, of any age, who enjoys colouring in. Step through the wardrobe and enter the magical world of Narnia – a glorious land of centaurs, fauns and Aslan, the great lion. Join Peter, Susan,...

The stakes have never been higher for the Rangers of Araluen in the New York Times bestselling series. Will and Maddie are imprisoned at Chateau des Falaises. Baron Lassigny is scheming to recruit them as spies for hire, but Maddie raises the stakes when she challenges Lassigny's garrison commander to a duel on horseback. Will is horrified—especially when he realises...

Castle Araluen is well protected against attackers – but what if the enemy is already inside? King Duncan and Princess Cassandra are trapped high in the south tower of Castle Araluen. In the north, Sir Horace and Ranger Commandant Gilan are besieged in an old hill fort, as they wait for the Red Fox Clan's next attack. Ranger's apprentice Maddie...