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Enter the secret world of sloths in this fascinating non-fiction picture book. It’s often said that sloths are lazy and slow. Well, they might be slow, but they certainly aren’t lazy! Today this sloth is taking her baby on a dangerous journey to the forest floor – for a very surprising reason! This vibrantly illustrated picture book is packed with...

Rat Fair is a nearly-wordless picture book about a group of rats who confuse an Art Fair sign for their own and end up creating a delightful Rat Fair. A compassionate young boy intervenes to save them from the humans who might dismantle their festivities. When a group of industrious, fun-loving rats find letters that have fallen from an Art...

A sparkling book about tall tales! When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn’t sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean, there’s a plug! There’s a blue whale living near here... and he’s going to eat up all of our food. But before Rainbow Fish and his...

Ordinary kids. Extraordinary Adventures. Laughs for the whole family. Hold on to your trolley as you travel through time with award-winning bestselling authors Greg James and Chris Smith in this hilarious action-packed adventure. The Kid Who Fell Through Time Angus had never been very interested in history until he visited it by accident one Tuesday night. History has always seemed...

“Funny, exciting, charming, mysterious, and just the right amount of genuinely scary. Brave young heroes, dark secrets, and a warm heart make this a hugely satisfying adventure for readers of all ages.” Dylan Horrocks, author of Hicksville Miro and Zia live in Aurora, a fishing town nestled in the shadow of an ancient castle. Miro lives in his books; Zia...

A powerful and profoundly moving picture book story about grief that is perfect for opening up conversations about loss with young readers. A little boy has a big hole in his life after his brother's death. It's in the bottom bunk where Matty used to sleep, and on Matty's chair at dinner. It follows him everywhere – and he hates...

An uplifting and touching story about curiosity and caring that is perfect for sharing. The Girl Who Noticed Everything revolves around Stella, a great detective who can't help noticing everything around her — clouds shaped like horses, wheelie bins with faces, a lonely glove on a fence, people who look like their dogs, and even a man with a furry...

An enchanting and inspiring stand-alone novel from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Maisie has always loved horses. She is also a talented artist. When the opportunity arises for her to study in Paris, her two worlds collide. There, in the heart of the city, Maisie finds the childhood diary of famous horse artist, Rose Bonifait, and meets...

“Zohra is such an exciting storyteller - I was held spellbound throughout." Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song Set in a lavish world of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn and flying carpets, this spine-tingling middle-grade book is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sophie Anderson. Confined to a besieged Settlement, Yara longs to free her mother from the alchemists in...

Everyone needs a hug sometimes—even a beetle. Bob the water beetle lives all alone. So how can he get a hug? He sets off to make friends. But getting a hug isn't as easy as he'd hoped. Find out if Bob succeeds in this heart-warming addition to the new Bug Tales series.

Life has never been easy for Antonio, but since the war began, there are German soldiers on every corner, fearsome gangsters and the fascist police everywhere, and no one ever has enough to eat. But when Antonio decides to trust a man who has literally fallen from the sky, he leaps into an adventure that will change his life and...

From bestselling author Deborah Abela, comes a middle grade adventure for 8-12-year-old heroes (even if they don't know it yet). Arlo Goodman lives with his Uncle Avery in a run-down flat above their bookshop. He has no friends, except for his pet mouse, Herbert. But when a girl called Lisette bursts into the shop and begs him to hide her...

The Book of Bedtime Stories by Debi Gliori is a treasure-trove of classic bedtime stories accompanied by beautiful and charming illustrations. This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of popular bedtime tales. Read along with your children as you introduce them to well-known stories including Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, The Lion and the...

Play games, create with stickers, and solve puzzles with God’s amazing creatures in The Beginner’s Bible Animals of the Bible Sticker and Activity Book. This hands-on, interactive children’s book features over 50 stickers and fun-filled games and activities. Young readers will read, learn, and colour their way through their favourite Bible stories, including Creation, Noah’s Ark, Daniel in the lions’...

The brand-new must-have super funny series from the creators of the bestselling Naughtiest Unicorn! Join the super cutes for a super fun time at a very special school! Days at the Adventure School are all about learning to look after the natural world – and in the fantastical world of super cute this means learning about some very special creatures...

Ten-Pin Penguins makes learning phonics fun, with rhyming text and humorous illustrations. Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place, and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he's won a different competition, without even realising it?

A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper, and all the children join the search. The noise and drama reach a fever pitch, yet no one thinks to listen to quiet Liam, who might actually know where the hippo is hiding. Te Hipo Huna by Juliette MacIver captures the excitement and...

Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she's done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too. An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world's youngest female leader. Nobody is too young to start changing the world. When Jacinda...

Sweet Temptation (The Cuphead Show!) brings Cuphead and Mugman to life in their first ever Little Golden Book, taking inspiration from the animated magic of The Cuphead Show! In this delightful tale, Cuphead and Mugman find themselves in a magical world entirely crafted from candy. With vibrant illustrations and an engaging storyline, discover how the lovable brothers navigate through their...

Babies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series! Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope, stacking blocks and knocking them over, placing toys in a container, grouping and matching objects into categories, stacking rings according to size, stringing...

Five starred reviews! From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry comes a fantastical and unforgettable picture book about an unusual girl whose purple thumb helps her cultivate a truly macabre garden. When Prunella is born with a purple thumb instead of a green one like her parents, everyone’s stumped. What could it mean? Before long, they find out. Prunella...

Two popular storybook titans, princesses and dinosaurs, battle to determine who should star in this laugh-out-loud picture book for fans of Shark vs Train and The Book With No Pictures. This is a princess book! No, it's a dinosaur book! No, it's... a T. rex book? A dragon book? A rubber ducky book?! From Linda Bailey, award-winning and critically acclaimed...

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love dragons and other magical creatures. Meet five special dragons on a magical adventure through Dragon Kingdom in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones. Join Flash the dragon as he makes friends and discovers what his new friends can do. Babies and toddlers can lift big...

It's time to test your trainer skills and take on a world of word-based puzzles in this official Pokémon Word Games book, featuring wordsearches, trivia, name games and more. With over 70 brain-teasing puzzles, you've gotta solve 'em all! Also available: Pokémon Mini Mazes Pokémon Pocket Puzzles

Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn’t sure what to create. Then inspiration strikes and Pete realises that nature art is cooler...

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Pop-Up Minibeasts invites you to join Peppa and George in the garden as they search for minibeasts with their magnifying glasses. Open the pop-ups and help them discover some hidden creatures! This brilliant book features colourful insects and bugs popping out from every page. How many can you spot? Don’t miss these other fantastic Peppa titles: Peppa...

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt takes you on an Easter adventure with Peppa in this brand-new board storybook! It’s Easter time, and Grandpa Pig has organised a special Easter Egg hunt. However, Peppa Pig and her friends discover more than just chocolate eggs at the end of the garden... This delightful new board storybook, featuring Peppa and George, is...

Peppa and her family learn all about celebrating Diwali in this brand new story. It is Diwali, and Peppa and her family are learning all about this very special celebration. Mummy and Daddy Pig are cooking a feast, and Granny and Grandpa Pig bring everyone special clothes to wear. Then it's time for the party to begin! Peppa Pig: Peppa's...

Peppa's Dinosaur Party features Peppa and her family as they enjoy a dinosaur-themed party, and it's going to be ROAR-some! Peppa and George are excited to attend a dinosaur party at Granny and Grandpa Pig's house. Everyone is dressing up as different dinosaurs – what fun! There's plenty of dinosaur fun for everyone with Peppa! After all, everybody loves dinosaurs!...

The definitive Oz experience: Immerse yourself in the wonder of Oz with this keepsake collection of fifteen titles from L. Frank Baum’s cherished American fairy tale series. This lavishly packaged boxed set includes fifteen classic and beloved Oz tales in five paperback volumes: Volume 1: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz Volume 2:...

A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar. Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is. At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there's nobody he can...

Code-cracking skills can be put to the test in this entertaining book which teaches children how to write and decode secret messages. Includes Semaphore and Morse code, the Grid code used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics, number replacement and alphabet switching codes, and more. Each page features a different type of code, with an explanation of how it...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about talk show host, producer, and actor Oprah Winfrey. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Oprah Winfrey—host of the highest-rated daytime talk show in American history, and one of the most influential and successful women in the...

Numbers Matching Games and Book by Kate Nolan offers early years memory games that are perfect for developing first numeracy skills. These delightful memory games serve as an ideal way for young children to have fun while learning to count and recognize numbers. The box includes 4 bingo boards, 36 cards, and a book with instructions for two different matching...

Norse Myths […] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado.” - The Guardian "A book to be treasured for generations” - Daily Mail The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. These dramatic, enthralling, and atmospheric tales are based...

No Difference Between Us by Jayneen Sanders features Jess and Ben, twins who show that in all the BIG ways, there is no difference between them, despite Jess being a girl and Ben being a boy. Combining cheerful illustrations and a familiar narrative, this book helps children understand that, fundamentally, people are more the same than they are different. As...

A beautifully crafted Bible for young girls to cherish as they begin reading God’s Word. The Simply Charming Bible is a keepsake designed to inspire and nurture a girl’s faith. The Bible features a soft, leather-like cover that is easy to carry, adorned with silver gilded pages, and a ribbon closure complete with a shiny silver cross charm. While its...

Nikhil and Jay visit India in this third book in the sparkling Early Reader series about a British Asian family. Nikhil and Jay: Off to India follows Nikhil and Jay as they, along with Amma and Appa, head to India for the Christmas holidays to visit Chennai Granny and Grandad. In Grandad’s garden, they discover parrots, Chennai squirrels, a mango...

Everyone knows the famous words: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . .’ Clement C. Moore’s famous poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. Night Before Christmas Pop-up brings this timeless poem to life with enchanting pop-up illustrations, capturing the magic and wonder of this beloved Christmas tale. It's...

Discover the majestic unicorn of the sea with this suspenseful narrative from a BBC filmmaker and gorgeous art from an award-winning illustrator. With a crack and a creak, the frozen sea begins to melt—the ice splits apart and a new pathway forms. As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way,...

Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? My Shadow is Blue is a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book gently explores toxic masculinity and how we are redefining masculinity to be inclusive and empathetic.

My Safety Network introduces your child to the concept of a Safety Network. These are 3 to 5 trusted adults in your child's life whom they could confidently turn to if they feel worried or unsafe. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers, and educators are included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats...

The exciting story of the Apollo 11 mission, published in a book for the youngest readers upon the 50th anniversary of this remarkable achievement! In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy the fascinating story behind what happened on July 20, 1969, when two human beings walked on the Moon for the very first time. Little ones will learn...

Learn to count with everyone’s favourite cat… Learn to count with Mog in this delightful numbers book, perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful counting book featuring a truly remarkable cat! Mog is the forgetful cat that everybody loves, and this book for very...

My Body! What I Say Goes! Kiah's Edition is the Indigenous version of the best-selling title My Body! What I Say Goes! A book designed to help children protect their bodies from inappropriate touch through age-appropriate body safety and consent skills. Illustrated by award-winning Indigenous artist Jasmine Seymour and piloted with First Nations students, children will be empowered to say...

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format. Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays in performance. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest are all brought vividly to life in Marcia Williams' gloriously accessible comic-strip versions,...

Mr Men: The Christmas Elf by Roger Hargreaves Little Miss Naughty really doesn't want to be on the naughty list this Christmas! Do you know how Father Christmas knows if you've been good? He has lots and lots of help. Lots and lots of little helpers. One of his little elves is sent to keep an eye on Little Miss...

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss on an Australian adventure! The Mr Men and Little Miss are heading down under — or 'up over' as Mr Topsy Turvy would say! Little Miss Somersault is excited about a game of cricket, Mr Tall is keen to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Mr Silly thinks he might enter the Melbourne...

In a hilarious interactive picture book, the Geisel Award–winning creators of See the Cat challenge kids to answer every question with “NO”—even when their brain keeps insisting “YES.” Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with “NO.” If you accidentally say “YES,” then it’s...

Highlights the importance of kindness - to others, yourself and the planet. At Miss Molly's School of Kindness, three naughty fox cubs find out how to be kind to others, kind to themselves, and the importance of being kind to the planet. A perfect way to start conversations with children about kindness, with humour, a fun story, and a cast...

A deck of 50 mindfulness games for kids that takes a playful approach to developing attention and focus, and identifying and regulating emotions—by the author of Mindful Games and The Mindful Child. Playing games is a great way for kids to develop their focusing and attention skills and to become more mindful. This card deck helps parents, caregivers, and teachers...

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australian history, including St Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop is Australia's first saint. Mary was born in the 1800s and devoted her life to teaching children. She believed everyone should have the chance to learn, no matter how rich or poor they are. In 1866, she set up...

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson. After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those...

The essential guide to the heroes and villains of the Marvel Studios movies. The definitive guide to the heroes and villains of the Marvel movies (and everyone in between!) Learn the facts, figures, super-powers, and origins of your favourite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). From the Avengers and Ant-Man to Black Panther and Doctor Strange, this book spans...

Mapmakers and the Flickering Fortress by Cameron Chittock and Amanda Castillo presents Alidade and her friends facing their ultimate challenge in the final instalment of the graphic fantasy trilogy. This series is perfect for fans of Avatar the Last Airbender and 5 Worlds. With our heroes divided, they must find a way to stop the Night Coats and reunite before...

First day of school, new experiences and making friends play centre stage for this book for the pre-school age. It is Maddie’s first day of school and she has everything ready – her uniform, shoes, socks and hat. But there is one special thing that Maddie can’t leave behind – her blanky! Award winners Penny Matthews and Liz Anelli team...

A little mouse searches for the courage to save her home and make her squeak heard in this touching Little Gem from the award-winning author of Izzy Gizzmo. Crumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor – there should be plenty of food for Minetta the mouse to eat in Hollyhock House … But the Ruling Rats are running rampage...

Simply add water to bring vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations magically to life. Packed with joyful scenes showing Lunar New Year being celebrated in different countries around the world, from dragon dancers and delicious food to kite flying in South Korea and a gloriously decorated temple in Malaysia. Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an...

Meet Lulu Bell. Where there's Lulu, there's family, friends, animals and adventures galore! It's a hot day and the Bell family is going for a swim. But when a runaway dog chases a little penguin that is waddling up the beach, Lulu has to leap into action! Is the little penguin hurt? And as if that's not enough for Lulu...

Ride along in this heartwarming back-to-school picture book about facing the first-day jitters! The Little Yellow Bus had prepared for this day for a long time. His parents had talked a lot about how great it would be when he heads out to pick up children and drive them to their school building—all by himself! Yellow wanted to feel excited......

Highly and hilariously illustrated, three stories of the antics and adventures that kids can get up to in the 15 minutes that is Little Lunch! At Little Lunch we squeezed between the portable classroom and the fence, Battie fell off the old climbing tree, and Melanie counted EVERYTHING. What else can happen in fifteen minutes?

Highly and hilariously illustrated, three stories of the antics and adventures that kids can get up to in the 15 minutes that is Little Lunch! At Little Lunch we played Chinese whispers, Melanie ran an INSECT HOSPITAL, and Rory kicked his football over the off-limits fence. What else can happen in fifteen minutes?

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn't know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. Little Freddie Two Pants is a dog who is very confused about pants! One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants...

A touch-and-feel board book starring the New York Times #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck! Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth... this Little Blue Truck book for the youngest fan provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don’t have to be the same to be the best of ourselves—and the best of friends. The touch-and-feel format for Little...

A stand-up wirobound book to flip over each day and discover a fun, new idea to build with your LEGO bricks. Flip the page and discover a new LEGO build idea to inspire you every day - with 150 build ideas! Get creative with 150 fun LEGO ideas for the whole family to create, from cute animals and cool vehicles...

From the bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes this fast-paced gaming adventure through the universe's greatest legends. PLAY THE GAME. BRAVE THE LEGEND. Arthur, Ren and Cecily are stuck in Legendarium in the year 2493, where the secretive villain Deadlock has discovered dangerous time-travel technology. To save the universe, the friends must enter the deadly Irontide Tournament, where...

Meet every king and queen in the history of Britain in this lively comic-strip guide from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams. From medieval monarchs to the newly crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest...

Like streams of water in a dry land, is the gift of kindness in my hand. In Kindness, a little girl learns about the greatest gift of all. Kindness is something she wants to keep but on her journey, she realises kindness is something you have to give away. Kindness is the fifth book in the inspirational Invisible Tree Series...

Peter's younger brother dreams that if only he had the pirate suit, he would be the pirate captain and boss of the seven seas. I Wish I Had a Pirate Suit is a delightful tale that captures the imagination and dreams of young adventurers who long to explore vast oceans and seek out treasure.

So you want to be a Sports Star? What kind will you be? A Surfer? A Fencer? A Football Star? Maybe a Tennis Star or a Pro Skater riding rails? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Taylor, Frankie (and Lucky) as they imagine their way through the thrill of sports and Olympic...

You can do it too with the new interactive novelty series It's Time to.... You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. In It's Time to... Grow It!, toddlers can sew the seeds,...

Sophie Mouse and her furry friends prepare for a big storm that’s headed right for Silverlake Forest in this tenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! It's Raining, It's Pouring finds Sophie Mouse preparing for the first-ever Silverlake Forest Spring Fling for weeks. She has come up with activities, such as a Lily Pad Dance, she’s thought...

What could be better than sharing a birthday cake with the friends who helped to bake it? It’s one lucky toddler’s birthday, and of course there must be a cake. So the child asks some animal friends to gather ingredients, one by one: the chicken an egg, the bear some flour, the cat the butter and milk, the pig a...

Meet six wonderful kids. They love playing games, reading books, making stuff, and being silly. And like kids everywhere, they want to feel safe, loved, and included. The reader is introduced to six amazing kids: Sam, Rishi, Jay, Audrey, Ty, and Zara – each with unique abilities. Included sets out to explore diversity and inclusion, and to ensure all kids...

Celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of bestselling author Marianne Richmond's heartfelt classic tale of the unconditional love we feel for our little ones! Now in board book format! Celebrate 20 years of I Love You So! This adorable classic puts into words the indescribable quality of boundless, steady, and unconditional love, a sweet story that has touched hundreds of thousands...

Reena hates rainy days. She hates the way the dark clouds make everything look so dull. Rekha loves rainy days. She loves the way the rain makes the earth smell. When Rekha spots a rainbow, she rushes indoors to tell her sister about it. Reena will want to paint it, for sure! But when the sisters go outside to find...

How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death is a beloved Māori myth about how Maui challenges Hine-nui-te-Po, as told by the iconic author and illustrator, Peter Gossage. When one of Maui's uncles dies, Maui sets out to defeat the goddess of death. But death has a few surprises in store for him. This is the final story in Peter Gossage's...

Help young children to understand and talk about their feelings with this beautifully illustrated book of activities. Chosen for the Read for Empathy collection 2025 Sometimes it can be hard for children to know exactly how they feel. Talking about feelings makes them easier to understand and helps them choose how to react to them. Written by children’s therapist and...

Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ... You've got my back, and I know that I've got this, I'll show you how brave I can be. 'Cause I had you to teach me. From Byll and Beth Stephen, the writers behind the ABC TV musical sensations Teeny Tiny Stevies, comes...

Harry the Dirty Dog is back—and he gets as dirty as ever, in this bark-out-loud funny Level One beginning reader! When Harry goes to the park, he accidentally gets mixed up in the dog show and finds himself running the obstacle course. This beloved classic character—the little white dog with black spots—is in top form, and best of all, he...