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A beloved Richard Scarry title from 1963 is now available as a Little Golden Book! A beloved Richard Scarry Little Golden Book classic from 1963! When it comes to visiting a neighbour, enjoying a meal, or hosting a playdate, no one does it with better manners than the polite elephant. Richard Scarry's witty, colourful artwork of the elephant and his...

The New York Times bestselling series, with over 10 million copies in print. Now an Emmy award-winning Netflix series! This is the ultimate guide on how to survive the monster apocalypse! Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs. Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Now an award-winning Netflix...

The Fights That Make Us is a thought-provoking, heartwarming wonder.” Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? “Highly engaging, completely relatable and truly empowering, I loved this book.” Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. An unputdownable read about LGBTQ+ history and standing up for what you believe in, from award-winning author Sarah Hagger-Holt. Maybe there...

Calling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 8 stories in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about kindness, patience, love, respect, and much more alongside Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear. Join the Berenstain Bear cubs as they explore the values of community, kindness, and paying it forward...

Creative children will relish the opportunity to create their dream home with this stylish interior design sticker book. With over 450 stickers of fabric patterns, swatches, decorations, ornaments, and accessories (including 100 blank stickers to colour in) to create mood boards and decorate rooms. Young designers can use the stylish stickers to decorate a nautical den, a relaxing summer garden,...

The second title in this unique series by global bestseller and science educator Lucy Hawking about a former princess desperate to find out about the world around her - and what she can do to help it. Illustrated throughout by Zoe Persico and with fascinating non-fiction sections from world-renowned scientists, this is perfect for readers 7 and over. Everyone talks...

What happens when Peppa wakes up one day as a unicorn? Peppa the Unicorn sees Peppa finally getting her greatest wish - she becomes a unicorn! Mummy Pig helps Peppa dress up as a unicorn, but what will all of Peppa's friends dress up as? This hilarious, colourful picture book will be loved by all fans of Peppa - and...

Peppa Pig: My Daddy by Peppa Pig is a delightful book that Peppa and George, your favourite characters, adore—and your daddy will love it too! This adorable book features the beloved characters from the award-winning preschool children's TV show, Peppa Pig, broadcast on Channel 5 and Nickelodeon. It's the perfect present for Daddy Pigs and children everywhere. The book charmingly...

A visual encyclopedia of every vehicle Calling all speed demons! Get your motor running with this exciting and educational visual encyclopedia for children. You'll enjoy the ride on more than 1,000 different types of transport. Gently take to the skies in a hot air balloon or race into space on a rocket. Experience life in the fast lane in a...

Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is presented in a stunning edition featuring a beautifully redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard. This beloved classic poetry collection, starring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin, is sure to delight both new and returning fans! Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When...

My Dad has a shadow that’s blue as a berry, and my Mum's is as pink as a blossoming cherry. There’s only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But mine is quite different, it’s both and it’s none. A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself, by best-selling children's book creator Scott Stuart. This story considers gender...

The first book in a brand new delightful read-aloud series of picture book stories, perfect for the smallest Moomin fans. The first book in a brand new read-aloud board book series for the youngest Moomin fans! It's bedtime, but Moomin just can't sleep! Moominmamma gives him an extra special bedtime cuddle, and Snorkmaiden offers him her favourite snuggly toy. But...

Meet Moomintroll and all his best pals in this charming story all about friendship! My First Moomin is a delightful read-aloud collection of board book stories, perfect for the smallest Moomin fans. Moomin is feeling glum - his best friend Snufkin has gone away for the winter, and nothing is any fun without him. Luckily Moomin's other friends are there...

Little Miss Birthday takes pride in her ability to find the right gift for each of her friends. However, one day she becomes quite frustrated as she simply cannot think of a birthday gift for Mr Wrong, until she is greeted by Mr Muddle...

A new play on the fable of the tortoise and the hare in te reo Māori, Mā Wai e Hautū is a joyful interactive book for drivers of all ages. Who’s driving the fire engine? Elephant! He is driving to the fire station. Toot toot, toot toot! Who’s driving the racing car? Hare! He’s driving to the racing track. Vroo-oom!...

An exciting introduction to fascinating birds from around the world - with over 150 stickers. With the help of this lively book, children will have fun spotting a range of birds from around the world, from flamingos and penguins to toucans and hummingbirds, as well as the birds they see in their everyday lives - and they'll learn a lot...

Get kids talking about feelings, and discover practical ways to deal with them. Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers About Feelings addresses questions like: Why can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools, and everyday situations to help kids think...

Peppa loves learning! Join Peppa Pig, George, and all of their friends as they learn lots of new and exciting things. Learn with Peppa: Number Skills helps children build number knowledge and learn to use numbers in maths. Beginning with missing numbers and counting in sequence, children will gain confidence in finding one more and one less, subitising, counting back,...

A new anthology containing six classic Ladybird stories and fairy tales, perfect for sharing with four-year-olds. This enchanting collection of six stories and fairy tales is perfect for sharing with your little one. Including classics such as Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Little Pigs, each tale is beautifully illustrated, making this gorgeous anthology an ideal gift....

Koro is a warm and universal board book in te reo Māori about a day with grandad. The bond between grandfather and child is shown through big, beautiful images and simple Māori text. The child and their koro explore the day—they go for a walk, collect food from the garden, eat, tell stories, and snuggle up for a rest to...

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston. As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow, and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players. In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey...

Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, “Anansi and the Box of Stories”, the Japanese fairytale, “The Fox Maiden” and the Irish myth, “Fionnuala”. Illustrated Myths from Around the World invites readers to explore captivating tales spanning...

How Maui Found His Mother is a beloved Maori myth about how Maui discovered his mother, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. After he is found washed up on the beach as a baby, Maui is brought up by his powerful uncle. But one thing bothers him—other children have mothers, so where is his? Determined to...

Over 450,000 copies sold! Packed with dozens of the most difficult Hidden Pictures puzzles Highlights has ever created, Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever is perfect for advanced puzzlers ages 8-12 looking for a next-level challenge! This jam-packed collection includes over 80 advanced Hidden Pictures puzzles, featuring some of the hardest image puzzles, puzzles without clues, puzzles with scrambled clues, and...

Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide! A mini buggy board book by the author and illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You. Little ones can learn all about colours in this warm and engaging buggy board book from the award-winning creators of Guess How Much I Love You. Using the polka dot...

Anthony Horowitz’s classic gothic page-turner is brought to life in full colour in this hilarious graphic novel adaptation. When David Elliot is expelled from his boring school, his parents send him to Groosham Grange to knock him into shape. But when he arrives at the gothic castle on remote Skrull Island, he discovers Groosham Grange is an unusual sort of...

Enjoy the timeless tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, now available as a Little Apple Classic! Join Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear as they investigate who ate their porridge, sat in their chairs, and slept in their beds. This compact hardcover is perfectly sized for little hands and big imaginations, and features beautiful, full-colour illustrations that bring...

A set of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for children learning to read and speak German. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Introducing 100 essential first words, these cards are perfect for children learning German as a first or second language. German for Everyone Junior First Words Flash Cards have been designed...

An introduction to geography, which is all about how the world affects people, and how people affect the world. The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It's battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed, and polluted by humans. Geography for Beginners helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and...

Make a splash as you explore incredible underwater scenes. Dive under the sea and meet narwhals, whales, giant octopuses and other amazing animals in this exciting sticker book. Learn where otters live, what elephant seals look like, discover creatures of the deep and lots more. With over 150 stickers to decorate the underwater scenes and links to websites with videos...

A rhyming Little Golden Book that teaches colours in an exciting story about firefighters doing their job and having fun! This rhyming Little Golden Book follows a team of diverse firefighters who bravely save the day—and still manage to celebrate their captain's birthday. Young children will love pointing out the colours featured on each page of this fun, fast-paced story:...

Sometimes feeling bored is just the beginning ... My name is Evie and I'm making plans. Actual plans. I'm going to build my own house. I'm not talking about some silly treehouse either. I'm going to build a real house. Only it seems everyone else who lives in Turtle Place has an opinion they'd like to share. Frog and Milo...

You may know Dude Perfect from their mind-blowing, world record-breaking viral trick shot videos and hilarious Overtime videos! Now, with the guys’ massive, step-by-step book Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff, you’ll experience a behind-the-scenes look at their stunts and their personal lives, plus photographic instructions so you can attempt their tricks at home! At Dude Perfect, we...

Dinosaur Snap provides a new theme to this much-loved children's card game. Children will learn the names of all the dinosaurs as they match them up in this easy and fun game. These large, colourful cards make a great gift for young children.

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn’t know how to talk about it – but then along comes the Boo … A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff. Yucky cabbage pie! Mean Mrs Miskin! Stupid spelling test! Oh dear, Dimple the Gnome is having a very bad day and he just can't find the right...

An award-winning illustrated detective story set in a friendly forest and first in the acclaimed series for beginning readers. Detective Gordon – a mystery-solving toad who loves cake – has his very first case. Someone’s stealing nuts from the forest, and it’s up to Detective Gordon to catch the thief! Unfortunately, solving this crime means standing in the snow and...

Bursting with weird and wonderful Christmas facts to impress your friends and family with – perfect for curious children everywhere! A perfect stocking filler or advent present for children aged 6 years and up! Celebrate Christmas and have festive fun with hilarious 'would-you-rather' questions, silly jokes and fascinating facts. Would you rather smell like a Brussels sprout fart for a...

Cats, magical portals, and snacks, oh my! Squash and Ginny’s journey continues as they search for the Goblet of Infinity, a treasure that creates a never-ending supply of delicious drinks! But when the cats arrive at the goblet’s hiding place, the treasure is nowhere to be found. Instead, the cats meet a unibear named Fern who is convinced that the...

A roaring romp of an adventure story about pirates and dinosaurs. Flinn is at school looking in the art cupboard for some coloured pens to finish off his dinosaur drawing when he stumbles upon Captain Stubble, a real live Pirate Captain! He tells Flinn that his ship, the Acorn, has been stolen and that he needs Flinn to help him...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Honey is waiting to see Doctor Bingo, but Receptionist Bluey tells her to be patient. Some of the other cases the doctor needs to attend to are a real pickle! Will Honey ever get a turn? A gorgeous board book about imaginative play for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning...

In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel in the thrilling middle grade series from the award-winning author of Beneath the Swirling Sky. Twelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil...

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography! From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes’s cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges. Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and...

A nerve-wracking underground adventure from an award-winning storyteller . . . Caught in a tunnel collapse, Liam and Imogen have to use all their wits to survive in this gripping novel for readers eight years and up. Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction 2023 When you stood deep inside the tunnel, you could hear the mountain groaning...

Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Lewis Carroll's timeless heroine, Alice, has been enchanting children for 160 years. Curious Alice, the bossy White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter are among the best-loved, most iconic literary creations of all time. This beautiful edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has...

All the Science You Need to Know by Age 7 is a beautifully illustrated book that serves as a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors, and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites, children can enjoy additional videos and...

How are you feeling today? This fun, friendly and reassuring introduction to feelings is designed to help young children recognise, understand and name how they're feeling. It helps them learn to talk about and manage their emotions in helpful ways. All About Feelings by Felicity Brooks is an engaging resource for parents and educators alike, supporting children's emotional development.

The colourful chameleon celebrates its 50th anniversary with an interactive board book edition that makes it easier than ever to introduce simple colour concepts! The colourful chameleon celebrates its 50th anniversary with an interactive board book edition that makes it easier than ever to introduce simple colour concepts! From beloved creator Leo Lionni, A Color of His Own is the...

SCARE YOURSELF SILLY WITH THIS SPECIAL EDITION OF THE #1 BESTSELLER! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world ofRowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on!

Explore the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and discover your path to adventure with these illustrated, introductory guides for new adventurers. Immerse yourself in the fantastic magic and monsters of Dungeons & Dragons! This paperback collection introduces young fans to some of the exciting characters, locations, creatures, and magical elements useful for creating your own epic, adventure-filled D&D tales. Keep...

Relive all the fun and action of Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie with this full-colour storybook! 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 3 to 7 will love this full-colour storybook inspired by the film!

Join Spot on a busy day as he finds lots of new friends to play with in this classic lift-the-flap tale - the perfect companion title to the bestselling Where's Spot? Spot is very busy exploring today - in the garden, at school, and all round the house! How many new friends will he meet before bedtime? With fun flaps...

Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before. Watch the Greek hero Theseus fight the minotaur, explore the nine worlds in the branches of the Norse tree Yggdrasil, and set sail on the barge of the Egyptian sun god Ra in this visual reference to the world's greatest stories. Explore myths and legends from around the...

Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel. - The Telegraph The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special book of snow and winter magic with the warmest and most cheering beating heart. I can't stop thinking about it. - Sibeal Pounder Destined to be a seasonal classic. - M.G. Leonard Mesmerizing. - Hilary McKay From award-winning and critically acclaimed...

The Muddleheaded Wombat combines, in one edition, four of Ruth Park's much-loved classics: The Muddleheaded Wombat (1962), The Muddleheaded Wombat on Holiday (1964), The Muddleheaded Wombat in the Treetops (1965) and The Muddleheaded Wombat at School (1966). Featuring one of Australia's most adored children's book characters of all time, these stories have never been out of print. This paperback edition...

Some gizmos are pretty weird, but this one is the weirdest ever! And it won't go away. A wacky story by the amazing Paul Jennings. The Gizmo will keep you on the edge of your seat with its unpredictable twists and quirky characters. Dive into a world of extraordinary adventures crafted by Jennings's unparalleled imagination.

Geared toward young adults and adults, this magical colouring book features themes and characters from Gravity Falls. The Pines twins find themselves on a prismatic adventure when Dipper gets trapped in a magical colouring book! The only way out is for Mabel to colour him to freedom with the help of a strange new friend named Chamelius Pendraggin. The more...

“As the final book in the beloved Mercy Watson universe, this will lure fans like a certain pig sniffing out buttered toast.” —Booklist (starred review) When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable, and the local police department, fire department, and Animal Control are no help whatsoever. Bossy neighbour...

Little Josephine grew up in St Louis, Missouri, during segregation. But Josephine loved to dance and perform and dreamed of being on stage. When she grew up, Josephine defied expectations and left for Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. She fought against segregation her whole life and kept going with style, whatever was thrown in her way. With...

Puffin Classics – the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation – including this magical edition of The Princess and the Goblin. Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading...

Tales of Beasts and Bugs offers four fantastical and funny tales complete with full-colour illustrations, making it the perfect introduction for younger readers to the world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett. Explore four captivating stories filled with talking beasts and brave bugs! Meet the only ant to ever have left his nest! Find out how to escape a garden...

Play with Peppa and George in this clubhouse adventure! Peppa, George and Suzy Sheep are playing in the clubhouse. They play make-believe and go on different adventures. Press-out the character pieces and play along with the story. Then, use your press-out pieces to go on your own adventures with Peppa! Where will you and Peppa go next? Don't miss these...

An exciting new Peppa board book and a new adventure for Peppa and her family! Peppa Pig: Evie offers young readers a delightful and engaging story as Peppa and her family embark on their latest adventure. This charming board book is perfect for little hands and will captivate children as they follow along with Peppa's fun-filled journey.

Unicorns can run on RAINBOWS...so why can't they WEAR A TUTU? Celebrate the little dancer in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question—Unicorns can run on RAINBOWS...so why can't they WEAR A TUTU? Even if everyone says "never let a unicorn wear a tutu," one little girl is determined to let...

Unicorns can run on RAINBOWS...so why can't they SCRIBBLE? Celebrate the little artist in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question - Unicorns can run on RAINBOWS...so why can't they SCRIBBLE? Even if everyone says "never let a unicorn scribble," one little girl is determined to let her unicorn scribble to...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's Halloween! Mix and match Bluey and her friends in their scary costumes. A spooky flip board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely...

The big bad wolf knows he rules the forest—but he likes to hear the others tell him so. He marches through the woods, asking: “Tell me, who is the strongest?” Everyone, from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs to the Seven Dwarfs, agrees he is the strongest, the toughest, the terror of the woods. So when “a...

Get ready for the Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in Dan Marshall's False versus Facts. Can you really see the Great Wall of China from Space? Is there such a thing as the five second rule? And was Napoleon really that short? Separate truth from lies, bust some myths and discover once and for all -...

Discover all kinds of things underground in this interactive book. Peep Inside Under the Ground invites young readers to explore the mysteries beneath the Earth's surface. Have you ever wondered what's under the ground? A fascinating world lies hidden there. On this exciting journey, young children can lift flaps and peep into holes to discover ants and bunnies, pipes and...

Join a motley pirate crew on their adventures in this buccaneering activity book. Fill the pages with pirate stickers as they prepare to set sail, relax below deck, take part in a raid on a merchant ship, survive a storm, and meet some scary sea creatures. Explore the high seas and experience the thrills of pirate life with Pirate Sticker...

Brain Stretchers: Number Puzzles is a fun way to stealthily reinforce key maths skills for children aged 7+ (UK Key Stage 2). This entertaining write-in book will make maths enjoyable without ever feeling like a lesson. Use your number skills to navigate through mazes, crack codes, create art, catch crooks and solve all sorts of puzzles. Write, draw, and colour...

New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Soman Chainani, and Melissa de la Cruz. Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, where Marvellers from all around the world come together to practice...

A novelisation of the final instalment to Netflix's smash-hit film, The Kissing Booth! It is the summer before Elle goes off to college and everything is changing. All too quickly, Elle's plans for the future are shaken up when she's taken off the waitlist for a college she never thought she'd get into. Soon, Elle needs to make a difficult...

Meet Stuntboy. He's the newest superhero in town. Or at least in his own head. He'll save you from baddies like Herbert Singletary The Worst and the Frets. Or at least he'll try to. And maybe someone will end up saving him too... From two superheroes, 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal-winning author Jason Reynolds and super illustrator Raul the Third, comes...

Where can we live if not in each other's shadow? World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his unique imagination to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban coexistence. From crocodile to frog, tiger to bee, this is a dark and surreal exploration of the perennial love and destruction we feel and inflict—of how animals can save...

Meet Marie, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist! New in board book format in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the life of Marie Curie, from her childhood in Poland to conducting pioneering research on radioactivity and going on to become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. With stylish and quirky illustrations and...

In case you didn't know, the Moomins are kind, loyal, and welcoming creatures with smooth round snouts, who live in a tall blue house shaped like an old stove in a valley in the forests of Finland. They love sunshine and sleep right through the winter, when the snow turns their house into a great snowball. In spring they wake...

Three novellas featuring the cats of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series—together in print for the first time! In Warriors: Tales from the Clans, experience three stand-alone adventures, previously available as individual digital-only titles: Tigerclaw's Fury: Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on Bluestar, Fireheart, and the rest of his...

A new edition of the classic Berenstain Bears story, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. The Bears’ Holiday is a story about the fun to be had on a summer holiday, and the risks to be avoided. Papa Bear teaches Small Bear sensible rules about safety on the beach and in the water – but he's...

A creepy magician with a shadowy act. A legend that goes back to the dawn of time. Eerie-on-Sea just got stranger. And darker... A mysterious stage magician has set up in the theatre at the end of the pier, with an act so hypnotic and strange that Herbie Lemon and his friend Violet Parma suspect dark forces are at work....

How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. By tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully combines the wonder of the natural world with the interactivity of...