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Who is dashing through the snow on a homemade sleigh? Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

One day Grug was daydreaming when he saw the top of a very large tent. It was a circus! See what happens when Grug starts his own circus! Grug and the Circus by Ted Prior is a delightful tale of wonder and amusement.

Say goodnight to Don Freeman's beloved character, Corduroy, as he gets ready for bed. It's bedtime for Corduroy! Join him as he puts on his pyjamas, brushes his teeth, and tucks himself into bed. This board book is perfect for bedtime and fans of Corduroy alike. The littlest of readers will love getting ready for bed alongside Corduroy. For over...

Any bird can find adventure. Even Gary. Now in paperback! Gary the pigeon can't fly. When his racing pigeon friends head off in their travel basket, Gary stays at home. He organises his scrapbook of travel mementos and dreams about the adventures the other pigeons are having. But when Gary accidentally ends up a very long way from home, he...

The brand-new must-have super funny series from the creators of the bestselling Naughtiest Unicorn! It's a beautiful sunny day in the World of Cute and everyone is preparing for a very special picnic! Micky the mini pig and his friends are making lots of treats for everyone to share – including a volcano cake that erupts strawberry jam and magical...

BITE-SIZED COMIC FUN! Join Olaf, the adorably optimistic snowman, as he explores the world of Arendelle! Whether he's with Sven, Kristoff, Anna and Elsa, or meeting new friends, Olaf is always on the lookout for creative ways to have fun, laugh and help others. But with one adventure after another, can anyone keep up? A collection of humorous short stories,...

Friday Barnes 12: Collision Course sees Friday Barnes becoming Europe's most wanted in the latest instalment of the bestselling detective series. Friday's mum, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has been accused of espionage. The police suspect she's been selling secrets about the CERN Hadron Super Collider. Friday knows her mother isn't capable of such a thing—this is a woman who can't...

The second adventure of a rising superhero with super fishy powers. Trouble finds its way to Fish Kid’s shores once more in his second adventure! Will Fish Kid be able to find his missing Nan, hide his powers from Pops, and save the day? Only with the help of Freckles the Mega Manta Ray! Full of real-life fish facts and...

Die-cut holes allow fingers to become octopus arms in this charming rhyming story. Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of little octopus as she meets her undersea friends, decorates her den, and hides from a hungry shark. Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly in an engaging interactive board...

"A stand-out book." ZOE SUGG A joyful celebration of the senses and how to cope with sensory overload, from the much-loved creator of The Happy News Every day there are new things to explore. All around us, there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch, and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming – like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone...

'THESE BOOKS REALLY GO OFF!' -- Mac Park, Boy Vs Beast The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read! Birthday parties should be fun, not smelly. Too bad the fart monster doesn't know that... Ben's been invited to a birthday party and the whole class is there, including the fart monster. There are plenty of party games...

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Brilliant brain, super skeleton, marvellous muscles! It’s time to learn everything about the human body. Everything: Human Body is packed with facts and photos, making it ideal for homework, topic work, KS2 school projects, and anyone who is simply curious about how the body works. Enjoy colourful photography and illustration, discover hundreds of...

Take to the skies and join Dragon Towers – the school where everyone has their own dragon best friend! A hilarious new series from the author of the Naughtiest Unicorn – highly illustrated, full of fun and adventure, and starring a dragon with a magical bum. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up. Ten-year-old Theo LOVES dragons – he knows...

A fun sticker activity book for kids with more than 100 Inside Out 2 stickers. Jump back into the mind of Riley in Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2 with this sticker-packed book. Discover an emotional adventure in the sequel to the Oscar-winning movie Inside Out with this ultimate sticker book, featuring beautiful images and artwork. Enjoy more than 100 stickers,...

Dinosaur Tales: The Dinosaur who asked What for? Don't be lazy, Daisy! Daisy the dinosaur is off on a camping trip with the rest of the Dino Valley Explorer Club. But she's so lazy, she can't see the point of all the activities. It's up to Sid and Daisy's fellow club members to help her change her ways. This addition...

Grab your pickaxes and jump back into the action in this third instalment of the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior graphic novel series! Perfect for fans of Minecraft and the hit series Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior, volume three will knock your blocks off! The pixelated adventures continue in this graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling Diary of an 8-Bit...

The pixelated adventures continue in this graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series! Readers can reconnect with their favourite characters and the beloved Minecraft universe while enjoying a colourfully illustrated story. In this instalment, Runt and his unusual crew—a friendly zombie, a loyal wolf, and a clumsy human—embark on a quest to defeat the ender...

Channel children’s excitement with a festive activity for every day in December. Packed with simple craft and cooking activities with a Christmassy theme, using things you’ll easily find to hand about the house. Make everything from garlands and gift tags to reindeer snacks and wrapping paper. Countdown to Christmas by James Maclaine, Abigail Wheatley will inspire creativity and yuletide joy...

Hold on to the Bible's promises of God's love, care, and protection with this colouring book devotional for kids. Each devotion includes Scripture, a reflection on the verse using kid-friendly examples, and a colouring page that illustrates the promise. This activity book for kids ages 6 to 9 features: 100 promises based on God's Word that encourage children to trust...

Everyone’s favourite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face... the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbours, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they’re...

Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colours and practising their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up...

Bluey: Easter is based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's Easter! Bluey and Bingo think the Bunny has forgotten them again, until a clue takes them on an egg hunt... This gorgeous hardback book is perfect for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! ... the ideal series for young readers to hone their skills as they are already familiar with the characters and their relationships ... The Bottom Shelf Join Bluey on an adventure in this fun fiction novel! As the Heelers play a game of Bus, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! A gorgeous...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and her family to piece the jigsaw puzzles together and see what they've been up to. Includes 4 double-sided puzzles. Flip each puzzle over for a new picture. Hooray! Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book is linked to an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family....

Another hilarious Little Gem from Jeremy Strong, the master of comic writing for children, with character-packed illustration from Jamie Smith. When Captain Beardy-Beard rescues Nellie from the North Pole, she's ready to be safe and sound back at home. But mistakes and trouble are never far from Nellie, and when their submarine runs out of fuel in the docks of...

Over 100 record-breaking animals, vehicles, people and places. Have you ever wondered: What was the biggest dinosaur? What's the fastest plane ever built? Where's the tallest waterfall in the world? Lift the flaps to climb the tallest mountain, explore the depths of the ocean, peer into our solar system, and more. Biggest, Fastest, Tallest... includes links to specially selected websites...

Baby's Very First Noisy Book Farm by Fiona Watt invites young readers to press the buttons to hear specially composed musical sound clips, incorporating animal and tractor noises. Suitable for ages 10 months and older, this book is a delightfully musical experience specially designed for sharing with babies. Press the buttons to hear tunes and animal noises for each picture,...

An early learning board book that takes a very first look at the magic of Christmas. Perfect for story time with little ones, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to the festival of Christmas. From decorating Christmas trees and baking festive cookies to hanging up stockings and waiting for Santa, this is the perfect introduction to the magic...

The bestselling scientific series is expanding! New scientific topics covered using whimsical artwork and humorous text, from leading medical expert Cara Florance! The worldwide bestselling Baby University book series that brought you ABCs of Science, Robotics for Babies, and Organic Chemistry for Babies is expanding! Empower children with this educational baby book so they can understand their bodies with courage...

Baby Loves Paleontology by Ruth Spiro and Irene Chan is part of the Baby Loves Science board book series, offering big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Baby loves to dig! Maybe she'll discover something deep underground—like a fossil. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for a baby, this clever board book explores fossils, dinosaurs, and the...

Just add water to bring an array of well-known artworks magically to life. Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 vibrant paintings by Edward Hopper, Mary Cassatt and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into colour. Discover the magic of painting with Art Gallery Magic Painting...

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing ...because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals' clothing is perfect... just as it is.

From the creative minds of LEGO Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler comes a LEGO book like no other. The year is 2130. Humanity's reign has ended but the world is recovering—in one brick at a time. LEGO minifigures have risen from the debris to craft intricate civilisations inside discarded objects—each one inspired by the relic they now call...

A talented new author-illustrator creates an immersive world in which a girl and a lion come to understand themselves and each other better. An Adventure for Lia and Lion follows Lia, who is off on an adventure and would like a pet to take with her. In another corner of the meadow is Lion, who is also looking for an...

Celebrate the holidays with Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and her family enjoy some scary (and sweet) fun in this haunting Halloween edition. This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for building vocabulary and social and emotional learning. Includes a recipe, a special Amelia Bedelia mask, and a...

Introduce babies and toddlers to basic concepts of astronomy and astrophysics with this illustrated board book. From atoms to black holes, the composition of stars, Earth’s orbit, and more, this educational book explains astrophysics to the youngest scientists. ABCs of Astrophysics helps break down difficult vocabulary and ideas, and is a great STEM gift for kids. You will encourage an...

The ever so exciting sequel to Alice-Miranda at School Alice-Miranda On Holiday follows Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones as she has survived her first term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale. Now, Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school's second best tantrum thrower, is joining Alice-Miranda's family for term break. Who would have thought it! The two girls are looking forward to a relaxing holiday at Highton Hall. But a...

An exciting interactive board book with tabbed pages and a sound panel. Baby's Very First Noisy Book Dinosaurs is designed for little ones to discover different dinosaurs as they stomp through the colourful pages of this book. Press the buttons to hear a noisy hungry diplodocus, squeaky dinosaur babies, a roaring T.rex, as well as other dinosaurs. WARNING! This product...

Calling all fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world. How many big brothers does Ron have? Where do the Weasley family live, and how exactly do you de-gnome a garden? Find out all this and much more about Ron Weasley! See Ron get...

Calling all fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world. How old was Harry when he first started at Hogwarts? Who gave him the Marauder’s Map, and how big is a Golden Snitch? Find out all this and much more about Harry Potter! Peek...

Help Spot count the stars to fall asleep in this cosy bedtime story. Spot's Goodnight Stars and his family are on a camping adventure - but when it's time for bed, Spot isn't tired! Perhaps counting the stars as they appear in the sky will make him feel sleepy... With shining stars to count throughout the story, and nocturnal animals...

Join Spot for a day at nursery with all his friends in this new tabbed board book. Spot is going to nursery today - and he can't wait to see his friends! What fun games will they play together? Toddlers will love opening each tab and following along as Spot has a busy day with his friends and family. The...

Join Peppa on a special space-training mission! It's an exciting day for Peppa and the children at playgroup when Astronaut Grampy Rabbit arrives. They can't wait to hear all about his new mission to fly round the moon. What happens when the children are invited to take part in a special space-training mission of their own? Climb aboard the rocket...

One of the brand-new Learn with Peppa titles for 2025, featuring interactive lift-the-flaps and fun animal facts. Learn with Peppa: Peppa's Animal Habitats invites you to join Peppa and her friends on a captivating journey through the fascinating world of animal habitats! Join Peppa and her pals as they explore different animal homes, from hot deserts to tropical jungles, coral...

A brand new Learn with Peppa maths sticker activity book for 2025! Learn to order things by size, capacity, and mass with Peppa and her friends! Learn with Peppa: First Measuring uses stickers to help children complete the fun activities and develop their understanding of everyday measurements. From biggest and smallest to lightest and heaviest, children will learn how to...

Enjoy this bright and beautiful book and join in the fun of tickling! The much-loved and cherished babies are back in these delightful stories to help engage toddlers and encourage a love of reading. Tickle, Tickle by Helen Oxenbury offers a vibrant and playful experience that will captivate young children and make reading an enjoyable activity for them.

A brand new novel from the beloved, bestselling children's author, Jacqueline Wilson! The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved children's author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to open! Lucy Locket lives with her father, the New Mother, and the New Baby. They sent away her beloved Nurse...

Her muzzle wrinkled, and Andrej saw a glimpse of teeth and pale tongue. 'They smell the same,' the lioness murmured. 'My cubs smelt as she does. Like pollen.' She breathed deeply again, and Andrej saw the missing cubs returning to her on the wings of the baby's perfume. 'All young ones must come from the same place,' she said—then sat...

The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print! 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 show! Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters...

Two girls divided by time, united by their love for some very special horses – an epic Caribbean adventure! On a remote tropical island, twelve-year-old Beatriz is about to embark on an epic journey, through hurricanes and across the high seas and back to the time of Christopher Columbus. When Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings in...

How do you know you really exist? It's Maisie's birthday, and she can't wait to open her presents. She's hoping for the things she needs to build her own nuclear reactor. But she wakes to an empty house, and outside the front door is nothing but a terrifying, all-consuming blackness. Trapped in an ever-shifting reality, Maisie knows that she will...

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me—they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes), and they love to have a bit of a giggle. One slight difference—they're hyenas. Yes, that's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their trousers, and they really, really like to laugh. So far,...

A brand new picture book edition of this much-loved classic tale. A brand new picture book edition of this beloved classic tale that celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025. Her little black nose went sniffle, sniffle, snuffle and her eyes went twinkle, twinkle; and underneath her cap - where Lucie had yellow curls - that little person had prickles! A...

In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift—the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums while learning about the power of compassion and community. Taxi Ghost follows Adèle, who just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up...

Now that Eeebs knows he's part of the Prophecy and the coming war against the Eyeless One, he has one goal: find Runt and help him in his quest. While stationed at Villagetown, the little cat tries to find his place among the Lost Legion and learn more about his hidden powers. But life in Villagetown never stays quiet for...

The third official Minecraft novel, by John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer winner, Mur Lafferty. The brand-new official Minecraft novel is a journey into the unknown! When a young girl teams up with her friend to find the boy's missing uncle, they must leave the safety of the Overworld behind. Alison and Max must team up to find...

A young girl finds herself faced with an impossible choice—run away from her beloved valley, or unleash a hidden magic and become a Mapmaker to save her home from its new overlords. For centuries, the Mapmakers kept peace in the Valley, but they've long since disappeared. Now the Night Coats hold power with an iron grip—there are only rules, punishments,...

A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks—all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends. Young readers will laugh and learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale! This oversize edition (18 x 18") is perfect for sharing in a library or classroom. Byron Barton's simple words, bold images, and...

Part of the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series, Jane Austen tells the inspiring story of one of the most loved British writers of all time. Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and writing stories in the English countryside. As an adult, she wrote witty commentaries about landed gentry...

Wednesday: The Official Paper Doll Book stars Wednesday Addams in this delightfully ghoulish paper doll book based on the hit series Wednesday! From Wednesday Addams's iconic black Raven dress to Enid Sinclair's rainbow sweaters and flowery skirts, fans of Wednesday of all ages will love dressing up press-out Wednesday and Enid paper dolls in more than 30 hauntingly beautiful outfits...

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 new resized edition of The Call of the Wild, complete with a bold new cover. "To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places." Pampered...

For the first time ever, fans of Minecraft and the hit series Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior can enjoy these fun and fully illustrated graphic novels. This new graphic novel series is an adaptation of the best-selling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series. Readers will reconnect once again with their favourite characters in a familiar Minecraft world and embark on...

Use the magic torch to help Spot find lots of hidden animals on his bedtime walk! Spot and his family are camping in the garden, and it's nearly time for bed — but he's not tired! Join him on his bedtime walk and see how many animals you can discover along the way. Insert the magic torch between the pages...

The second picture book in a brand new series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art. I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's much more gory. Welcome to a deliciously devilish tale where princes are far from charming, sisters weave...

Join Peppa Pig and her friends and family in this jam-packed Official Annual for 2026! This fun-filled annual is the perfect way to keep big Peppa fans busy this Christmas, and the rest of the year! Filled with activities, colouring pages, and games, this Peppa annual is a perfect Christmas stocking filler to ensure hours of fun. Ho! Ho! Ho!...

Join Fairy Peppa as she uses a special magic wand to sprinkle fairy magic everywhere! Peppa has dressed up as a fairy. She has some fluttery wings, a shiny crown, and a very special magic wand! Read the story and lift the flaps to discover what happens when Fairy Peppa spreads a little fairy magic! This lift-the-flap board book is...

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel! Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it’s like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is...

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Moon on an out-of-this-world adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! Jack and Annie are on a mission to save their friend, Morgan le Fey. The magic tree house whisks them away to the... MOON! And not only are they...

For fans of Rick Riordan Presents comes the thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed Emblem Island series inspired by real Latin American myths, filled with adventure on the high seas, terrifying creatures, and an unforgettable journey of three friends. The second book in a fast-paced series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and...

A fully updated guide to the best and most popular LEGO minifigures from 1978 to 2025, for LEGO fans of all ages, featuring an exclusive LEGO minifigure. Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO minifigure. Features an exclusive LEGO minifigure! Enter the world of LEGO minifigures with this fully updated and expanded edition. The first minifigure was created in 1978,...

Get to know action movie star and all-around good guy Keanu Reeves with this collectible Little Golden Book featuring colourful illustrations on every page! Keanu continued to stretch himself as an actor, starring in comedies, dramas, and action-filled thrillers. But fame was never his goal. This totally awesome biography looks at the life of the beloved movie star from Canada,...

I Am Glinda: Ultimate Fan Edition (Universal Pictures Wicked) is a New York Times Bestseller! Glinda from Universal Pictures' blockbuster film Wicked stars in this Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book. It includes 22 additional pages of Wicked quizzes, activities, a sheet of stickers, and sparkling glitter and foil on the cover—perfect for Wicked fans of all ages! This Ultimate...

I Am Elphaba: Ultimate Fan Edition is a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. Elphaba, from Universal Pictures' blockbuster film Wicked, stars in this Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book. It includes 22 additional pages of Wicked quizzes, activities, a sheet of stickers, and features sparkling glitter and foil on the cover—perfect for Wicked fans of all ages! This Ultimate Fan Edition...

NOW MAKE AN END. During the last days of Narnia, the Great Lion, Aslan, is missing. In his place, an impostor spreads treachery and lies across the land, welcoming a great evil intent on destroying Narnia and its people – forever. Only the king and a small band of loyal followers and friends of Narnia are left to make one...

NORTH TO NARNIA. NORTH TO FREEDOM. NORTH TO FULFIL A DESTINY. An unlikely pair of runaways trying to escape their misfortunes collides in a chance meeting of fate. The magical land of Narnia promises them both a chance for happiness and freedom, if they can survive the perils and traps lying in wait. But who can they trust on their...

A colourful and charmingly illustrated non-fiction book for very small children, with lots of flaps to lift, holes to peep through and farm animals to spot. Children can peep inside the hen house at sunrise in search of eggs, watch the cows being milked behind the big barn doors, and spot the lambs frolicking in the fields. Little hands will...

100 Dresses 100 Disguises 100 Daring Adventures Inside an enchanted castle, there's a closet—a closet with one hundred magical dresses that only Darling Dimple can wear. Each one disguises her as somebody else. It turns out that Darling needs disguises. A thief is on the loose! Someone is stealing clothes from the laundry and even pocketing Princess Mariposa's jewels. Then...

The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables—with a few hijinks along the way, of course! Anne is nervous and excited to meet Diana, a neighbour girl who she just knows will be a kindred spirit. She's even more...

The tiny girl has two schools to save in this awfully lovely adventure. Alice-Miranda Takes The Lead introduces us to Alice-Miranda, who is thrilled to be back at school, where the girls are preparing a play with the neighbouring boys' school. But it's not all glitter and stage lights; there are rumours of a witch in the woods, and Jacinta...