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Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest-growing children’s author in the country. A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David’s previous bestsellers. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house. She’s the boringest...

Theo and Rachel Matheson, spirited and adventurous eleven-year-old twins, head to Auckland expecting an ordinary fortnight's holiday with their uncle and aunt. Little do they know that their adventure will be anything but ordinary. Upon arrival, they encounter their peculiar neighbours who show a troubling interest in the redheaded siblings. This curiosity is further amplified when the twins meet the...

Discover the mischievous world of Slinky Malinki, a gleefully naughty cat who can't resist the lure of pilfering anything that catches his eye. From a clothes peg to a slipper, from a string of sausages to a clock, Slinky Malinki's nightly escapades are a sequence of thrilling heists. With his sleek black coat and piercing green eyes, this cunning feline...

1 code. 5 Clans. Countless destinies. Step inside the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series with the ultimate guide to the cats and Clans. In this updated and expanded edition celebrating 20 years of Warriors, discover all-new interior art and never-before-seen bonus content. This gorgeous full-colour guide includes: Profiles of more than 85 of the most important warrior...

Learn all about Colours, Words, Shapes and Numbers with Peter Rabbit! My First Little Library contains four chunky board books that introduce the youngest children to early concepts. The titles are: Words, Numbers, Shapes, and Colours. The palette is soft, and illustrations are in the classic Potter style. Each double page contains a single illustration and just one simple word....

A question of loyalty… Peril has always been loyal. First to Queen Scarlet, even when she used Peril’s fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in her violent SkyWing arena. Now Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy and everything Clay cares about, Peril sets off to...

#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here....

When floodwaters threaten a town, the Little Yellow Digger is called to the rescue – but how can it get there? "I know!” the engineer exclaimed. “We’ve got the perfect thing. Our helicopter! It can fly a digger in a sling." Floodwaters are rising and a stranded town’s stop banks are about to burst. The panicked residents are crying out...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to celebrate Father's Day in I Love My Daddy! From putting on puppet shows to learning to ride a bike, every day's an adventure with Dad by your side! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. I Love My Daddy...

Use the flaps to uncover and understand the inner workings of all sorts of machines. An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets, devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines, microwaves, and many, many other machines. Includes internet links to websites with animations, games, and...

An engaging flap book for vehicle-mad pre-schoolers. Follow a plane on a journey around the world in this little book, and peep inside its cockpit, engine, and even its wings to find out how it works. With colourful illustrations, flaps to lift, and holes to peep through, there's so much to discover in this fascinating introduction to planes and how...

When Bunny, Monkey and friends discover a glitch in reality, life gets even crazier than normal: Bunny declares himself The Woods' Magical Protector, Pig becomes a superspy, plus there's complete metal Monkey mayhem! Experience the laughs and chaos in Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch (a Phoenix Comic Book), the instant number one bestselling book from Jamie Smart, Illustrator...

Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma! The construction crew is back – but what are they building this time? Crash-a-rumble! Smash-a-grumble! What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Coming through! Diggers, dump trucks, rollers, and more – it takes a lot of big, noisy machines to build a school! Every young child who has ever been fascinated...

Little ones can join in the fun On the Farm by pulling out the sliders, jiggling the animals and making all the different noises! Quack along with the ducks, moo with the cows and neigh with the horses. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning...

The kind of book you need to clear a space for, so you can read it in one satisfying gulp.Paula Green, POETRY BOX When a sporty teen's leg is crushed in a mountain-hiking accident, he has to face new challenges, one tiny but huge step at a time. A fast-paced, powerfully told novel for middle-grade readers about limb loss, resilience,...

Minecraft Annual 2026, the official guide, is filled with updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Packed with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes a biome personality quiz, loads...

From the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes a new book of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for young detectives! Join four junior sleuths on their daring detective journeys, deciphering codes, navigating maps, and solving mazes to catch the dastardly culprits of fiendish crimes—and earn your own Murdle Junior badge. Race to the top echelons of a prestigious school to unravel The...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Graci Kim's thrilling debut, now in paperback, about an adopted Korean-American girl who discovers her heritage and her magic on a perilous journey to save her witch clan family. "Graci Kim does such an amazing job of blending Korean mythology into the modern world, I am now wondering how I...

Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act… Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now they’re living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II—Britain’s eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins Bletchley’s top...

Quantum Physics for Babies by Chris Ferrie is a delightful board book aimed at igniting the curiosity of your little ones. This charming book breaks down the complex principles of quantum physics into simple and colourful explanations that are easy for babies and toddlers to grasp. Each page is filled with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that will captivate your child's attention...

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is a Newbery Award-winning classic that has enchanted and inspired readers since its publication. This timeless novel effortlessly blends elements of fantasy and science fiction, captivating the hearts and minds of young and old alike. The story follows Meg Murry, her exceptionally intelligent younger brother Charles Wallace, and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe....

The first enchanting story in the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. Joe, Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree they fall into all sorts of adventures! Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they...

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle brings his soccer ‘A’ game everywhere he goes...even abroad! Born and raised in a small town, 12-year-old Leo has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane…but he knows his soccer dreams will take him far. Rock star, Olympic goal, dragon-slaying kind of far, with his pet lizard...

A hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are: Send her flowers Hypnotise her Kidnap her Tell everyone she smells like lasagne Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily, it is the Big Friendly Giant...

In this book from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the story of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time. Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. An energetic child, she loved to tumble and spin in the air at gymnastics class, and began her career...

When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... The story of The Little Yellow Digger was created from a real event, when one of Betty and Alan's grandchildren excitedly told them about a digger getting stuck in the mud next to their house and they had to...

Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing, and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour, and complete—turning the finished...

Help the monkeys look for their friend in Who's Hiding in the Jungle? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath? With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this...

Meet lots of farm animals and their babies in this interactive lift-the-flap story that has been delighting parents and children for 35 years, created by Rod Campbell, author of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite farm animals and their babies in Noisy Farm. Meet Sam the farm dog, visit the...

Join Sparkle the unicorn and all your favourite characters from the Land of Nod in this Ten Minutes to Bed: Bedtime Little Library! Meet all your favourite bedtime friends in this Little Library. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home or on the move. And once you've enjoyed the stories, the four books...

Book 8.5 in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with plenty of huge reveals and shocking new twists – plus a complete series guide with beautiful colour and black-and-white illustrations and other awesome bonuses, never seen before in the...

In Busy Tractor by Campbell Books, young readers are invited to embark on a delightful journey through a bustling farm. This interactive board book encourages children to actively participate in the story by pulling and turning tabs. As little hands move the tabs, they can watch the big tyres turn, drive the tractor through the fields, and harvest a bountiful...

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it's shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too...

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa. Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries. But their journey reveals...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to get to work in Busy Diggers! Scoop up the dirt, clear the rubble and control mighty metal machines in this fun book about diggers and everything they do at the building site. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with...

Oh, no! Little Critter is having a really bad day in this classic Little Golden Book! Little Critter is not happy. What could be worse than being stuck inside on a rainy day? Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this humorous full-colour Little Golden Book about a day that starts out bad but has a happy ending!...

The perfect book written specifically for bedtime to calm your own sleepy dinosaur - now in board book size! Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes... and one fun-loving little dinosaur. Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end,...

The finale of the Prison Healer trilogy, from Australia’s #1-bestselling YA author Lynette Noni. 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 her friends and family...

The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at...

Discover the wonderful world of Roald Dahl with the Roald Dahl Complete Collection (16 Copy Slipcase). This beautifully designed slipcase includes 16 of Roald Dahl's most beloved stories, providing endless hours of reading entertainment for children and adults alike. From the mischievous adventures of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the magical tale of The BFG, Dahl's imaginative storytelling has...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to celebrate the 50th book in the popular Busy Books series with Busy Party! Decorate the house with balloons and bunting, play party games and dance the night away while fireworks fizz and pop! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book featuring gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Jill...

Slinky Malinki Catflaps by Lynley Dodd is a delightful and enchanting tale that captivates both young readers and adults alike. The story follows the mischievous Slinky Malinki, a black cat with a penchant for nighttime adventures. As he dozes peacefully by the warmth of the fire, the allure of the moonlit night and the open catflap prove too tempting to...

The #1 New York Times best-selling series is back with a brand new tale! Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga, where one of its biggest secrets will be revealed. In the and highly-anticipated sixteenth book, beloved author Tui T. Sutherland will answer the question her fans have been asking her for years....

The epic first book in the internationally bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series is being reimagined into stunning graphic novels, and the story continues now with Volume Two! After learning she’s actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human life—and family—behind and start over in the Lost Cities. Life with the elves has...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Neverending Story. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world – including this highly anticipated 45th anniversary edition of The Neverending Story. "Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do."...

Nightfall is the sixth book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories – but the battle is...

The eighth book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities. And Sophie’s...

Can Lucas pull off staging an alien encounter and save his tiny country school from closure? A madcap novel by an award-winning author for readers 8 years and older. Eleven-year-old Lucas has got a new worry to add to his long, long list—his rural school is on the Ministry of Education's list for closure. What's his mum going to do...

Spiky plants, spicy plants, iconic plants, indestructible plants, useful plants, and New Zealand's giants of the forest! Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley. PRAISE for Rustle! 'Several ticks from me! A most satisfying book all round'. - David Hill, Radio New Zealand

The first book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, follows the adventures of a seemingly ordinary twelve-year-old boy who discovers that he is far from normal. When Percy Jackson learns he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, his life turns upside down. Suddenly thrust into a...

The next hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Lottie's done with embarrassing herself. There can't possibly be any more ways to do it! Right? Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done. Get her...

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters...

A spellbinding gift book written and illustrated in full colour by Academy Award nominated star of stage and screen, Keira Knightley. Inspired by the author’s experiences as a parent, I Love You Just the Same explores themes of change, acceptance and family love. “I love you best in all the world,” you said. Before the baby came. Now you say,...

In this beautifully illustrated sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book, Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as...

This brand-new puzzle book contains over 100 brain games for 8-year-olds. From spot the differences and sudoku challenges to mazes and picture codes, it’s packed with activities to keep brains busy. Written by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids. Also available in the series: 25 previous titles in the hit...

Trusted and treasured for over a decade, The Jesus Storybook Bible has been introducing children to God’s wonderful story, and the Saviour at the centre of that story. With over 6 million copies sold, The Jesus Storybook Bible is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and anyone else who wants to share God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking,...

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars! This box set includes all six books in the fourth Warriors series and is perfect for the collections of longtime Erin Hunter fans and readers new to the Warriors world. It has been foretold that Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw will hold the power of the stars...

A new space story every time - what will YOU CHOOSE today? Explore the bold and intricately detailed illustrations and create your own adventure. Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch? The...

How good are your counting skills? Could you find the moa hiding from the giant eagles? Can you pay better attention than the children in the wartime classroom? We need help finding all the letters in the alphabet. The Looky Book series continues with a hilarious 24-page puzzle book that takes a look through the history of New Zealand. It's...

From the creator of the bestselling Nee Naw books comes an exciting new character kids will love. Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song, this time about Nee Naw’s friend, Dusty the Digger. When goats Plinky and Plonky snatch buckets of jelly powder and fall into a swimming pool, they soon become stuck in jiggly, wobbly jelly....

The fifth book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities – but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are...

Join the delightful world of Spot with Kei Hea a Spot?, the te reo Māori edition of Eric Hill's beloved lift-the-flap book, Where's Spot?. This timeless classic introduces Spot, an innocent and playful puppy, whose adventures have captivated young readers for decades. In Spot's first adventure, it's time for dinner, but Spot is nowhere to be found. Readers are invited...

I Am Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked—releasing in theatres on 22 November 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Play with Bluey, Bingo and the whole family and explore some of their favourite games. A gorgeous board book box set 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...

Join Donovan Bixley as he digs up the amazing creatures that called Aotearoa home long ago. Monstrous flyers, sharp-toothed divers, heavyweight parrots, armoured dinosaurs and New Zealand's living fossil! Delve into the fossils, geek out over bones, and be charmed by this series that uncovers astounding facts about Aotearoa. From award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.

Hop aboard a whistle-stop tour of everything that moves in this beloved children’s classic from the hilarious world of Richard Scarry. When the Pig family decide to visit the beach to have a picnic, they see every kind of vehicle on their way – from hot-dog cars and bug buses to ditch diggers and mouse beach buggies! Join the Pig...

The #1 best-selling, award-winning guide to getting your period for the first time, from 'Dolly Doctor' Dr Melissa Kang and journalist Yumi Stynes (Ladies, We Need to Talk). Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy – and asking questions about it can feel even worse. But it doesn’t have to be like that! This...

The classic illustrated children’s book, ideal for reluctant readers and children just beginning to read on their own. This beautifully illustrated story of a baby bird’s journey to find his mother is a timeless classic from beloved author P.D. Eastman. Are You My Mother? will captivate reluctant readers and children who have just started to read on their own. Children...

A perfect dose of bedtime magic for digger-mad boys everywhere! Goodnight fire truck, Goodnight train. Goodnight bus and even bigger... Best of all, say goodnight digger! A little boy says goodnight to all his toys, but who is the favourite? Why, it's Digger of course! With a rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations, Goodnight Digger will help your little darlings go...

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in Graci Kim's best-selling Gifted Clans trilogy, now in paperback! For Riley Oh, life as the Godrealm's last fallen star is not all it's cracked up to be. Her new divine heritage doesn't even come with cool magical powers; half of her friends and family (including her parents) can't remember her; and...

Early one morning, a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures as well as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text. Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it...

Wings of Fire: the First Fifteen Books by Tui T. Sutherland is a captivating series that brings to life the epic world of dragons and their gripping adventures. This box set includes the first fifteen books of the series, offering readers the complete journey filled with heroism, friendship, and an endless battle between good and evil. Sutherland's storytelling weaves together...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look for this iconic story by the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world, and he's given five children golden tickets to visit his famous chocolate factory. Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop. Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat. Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer. Mike...

Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide! An enlarged board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish. Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how much you treasure them. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is...

A hero fights against the tide,Companions battle by his side.Danger, magic, secrets, lies,A tyrant King who never dies,A Prophecy that must be cheated,Evil that must be defeated,The menace of the fabled El...This is the tale of Landovel. From the legendary Emily Rodda comes an epic adventure unlike any you've read before. Derry knows no other life than that of a...

The beautifully illustrated children's book Big Feelings by Rebekah Ballagh brings readers along on a vibrant journey of self-discovery and emotional understanding. Through the experiences of characters Mikah, Chloe, and Charlie, children will learn what it feels like to navigate complex emotions such as sadness, anger, and anxiety. Each page offers a unique storyline designed to resonate with young readers,...

With 60+ definitions to help improve emotional literacy, this huge hardcover book with over 140 pages is all about our children learning to recognise and label emotions and feelings. Join Aroha and her friends as they share how different emotions might feel in the body and how each emotion might be helpful. This emotions dictionary is all about helping children...

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences and important milestones. In Let's Brush Our Teeth, meet two cousins as they learn all about how to best brush their teeth! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and...

The Number One New York Times Bestseller! Included in BookTrust’s 100 Best Books for Children. Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way. Poor Duncan just wants to...