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The must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps. “Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.” The Guardian “Brilliantly creepy fun for young horror fans, with an unexpectedly moving ending.” The i, 30 of the best children’s books for Easter. “Jennifer Killick’s talent for horror and humour is...

Explore a wonderful world of pets with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this new interactive wipe-clean activity book! Follow the trails to help the rabbits hop back to their hutch, join the dots to complete the hamster wheel, and circle the hidden dog toys in the garden! Write, wipe, and repeat for endless interactive fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar...

Discover hundreds of the animal kingdom's most fascinating facts in this stunningly illustrated tribute to the natural world, from the world-class wildlife experts at Taronga. A book to treasure and share, destined to become a childhood classic. Unveil the secrets of the natural world with this stunningly illustrated tribute to the animal kingdom, crafted by the world-class wildlife experts at...

A cross between Adventures on Trains and My Brother is a Superhero, this first book in a brilliant new series takes you on a non-stop adventure in Antarctica. Filled with humour, heart and a touch of the supernatural, this book is perfect for the most intrepid of readers! Maisie thinks her dad is the most boring person in the world....

An interactive, illustrated guide perfect for any burgeoning plant lover! Research shows plants can keep us (and our living spaces) happier and healthier. This illustrated guide breaks down everything from basic light and water needs to soil and temperature requirements for over fifty plants and will help you find the right plant(s) for your personality, regardless of where you live...

Every human brain is utterly unique, with 180 billion brain cells which keep us safe, curious and creative, whilst gifting us incredible powers of memory and bamboozling brilliant imaginations. Explodapedia: The Brain maximises your understanding of our miraculous minds!

Dino Families Card Game is a delightful card game designed for two to four players, aged 3 and up, perfect for enjoying with friends and family. This game offers screen-free fun both at home and on the go, and is ideal for fans of classic games like Go Fish and Happy Families. Easy to play and accompanied by clear instructions,...

The REVOLUTION malware is causing robots across London to attack humans, and Alex and Freddy are caught between their human friends and family, and the desire to help robots like themselves! But who could be behind this nefarious scheme? Before they know what's happening—everything changes. An old enemy, long-since believed dead, suddenly reappears and uses his evil powers to take...

Learn more about dyslexia and the importance of advocating for your brain's unique needs! A Kids Book About Dyslexia is a book about dyslexia, and it's also about the importance of creating a learning experience that works best for you and your brain's needs. Dyslexia is a learning disability that can affect how people read, write, and spell. This author...

“Dear Jim, Your postcard arrived today. I showed it to the family. Mum misses you…” Between December 1914 and August 1915, Tom and Jim write to each other whenever they get a chance. Tom talks about life at home on the farm while Jim writes from Egypt and then from the trenches of the Gallipoli peninsula. From the author and...

A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages! Morgan, Ash, and the rest of the...

Teach children that the greatest rewards come from patience, hard work, and learning from mistakes!In the #1 New York Times bestseller We Are the Gardeners, Joanna Gaines and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything), and all of the knowledge they gain along the way,...

From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes a fascinating, comprehensive, and in-depth look at our world as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics. With his signature style, Steve Jenkins uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible for all kinds of readers. In Our World: By the Numbers, readers will learn about...

Britain's national treasure Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime. For kids aged 6 to 106! These totally true (and very silly) stories are the perfect bedtime reading, either to share together or for newly confident readers to read alone. Giggle at the story of dogs who learnt to drive (yes, really), elephants...

Hands up who loves colouring? Grab your crayons and add colour to the big, bold pictures in this wonderful colouring book, brought to you by every toddler's favourite teacher and YouTube star, Ms Rachel! For hours of creative fun, brighten up this huge bumper book full of colouring activities along with Ms Rachel. Learn and colour the alphabet and numbers,...

The hilarious and unmissable new series about Gilbert, a boy whose best friend is an imaginary giant fluffy bunny called Fluff, from the creator who brought us The Odds, Funny Kid and Bored. Gilbert's underpants are hanging on the school gate. He must get revenge on the bully who put them there, and who better to help than a bunny...

Relive Paddington's amazing adventures in Peru in this fantastic fully illustrated official gift book! From the creators of the smash-hit Wonka and Harry Potter movies, comes a hilarious new big-screen adventure for Paddington, in which he returns to Peru with the Brown family to visit Aunt Lucy at The Home for Retired Bears. There, they find a mystery that plunges...

Are you feeling heroic? Get ready for a Marvel: Sticker Burst mission! Join the Avengers, Spider-People, and Guardians of the Galaxy as you complete activities and decorate colouring pages, one sticker at a time. This case includes a sticker activity book, 24 sheets of stickers, and 2 additional sheets of decal stickers!

Will Tiny be able to rid Humphrey of his Christmas Grinch attitude? Humphrey is a grumpy cat who hates everything about Christmas. He would prefer to sit in the basement all day, away from the festivities. When Tiny the dog arrives from a pet rescue, she brings an excitement about Christmas that annoys Humphrey hugely. Can Tiny’s enthusiasm for Christmas...

After Unico angers the evil goddess Venus, the brave young unicorn is banished—and all his memories erased. Rescued by the kind-hearted West Wind, Unico awakens in an unfamiliar world, where he’s befriended by Chloe, an abandoned watch cat. Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human so she can fend for herself. But that act of kindness has unforeseen...

Have hours of ocean fun with Moana and her friends in this activity tin. Enjoy four colourful pencils to bring your wayfinding friends to life! The tin includes two 24-page books packed with exciting activities to keep you entertained. You'll also find special foil stickers featuring your favourite characters from Disney Moana 2 and an awesome Moana 2 poster for...

Join Maisy and her friends at their amazing circus show! See Cyril walk the tightrope, gasp as Tallulah takes on the flying trapeze, and marvel at Maisy's trampolining skills. With easy-to-use pull, slide, and play tabs on every spread, little ones will love this hands-on circus experience. This is the latest addition to Maisy’s popular interactive series.

Oh, goody! Hooray! It's bathtime today! Quack! Quack! Quack! Join Ducky for bath time fun! This waterproof adventure is the perfect book for bath time, high chair fun, and on the go.

Explore first concepts with Peter Rabbit and friends. This tactile early-learning playbook is the perfect introduction to colours, shapes, numbers, animals and actions and features Beatrix Potter's best-loved characters. Ideal for older babies and toddlers, this bright, sturdy board book has textures to explore on every page and is perfect for sharing and encouraging interactive play.

The third book in this illustrated chapter series, ideal for dance-mad, mystery-solving emerging and confident readers. A dodgy dog rescue fundraiser, a dazzlingly dizzy disco, and a mystery to solve for the Silver Star Dancers! When a disco to raise money for a dog rescue centre turns out to be a hoax, Lulu and her team are determined to make...

Sometimes it can take one special friend to show you what you're capable of, even if it does take you a while to believe it. Eleven-year-old Rebecca tries to make herself invisible so people won't call her weird. Resigned to spending the holidays by herself in a new neighbourhood while her mum works long hours at the supermarket, she meets...

Where’s Wally? The Mighty Magical Mix-Up invites you to join Wally on a spellbinding adventure to find Wizard Whitebeard's missing magic staff, which has gone wild, transforming everything! Search through twelve extraordinary Where’s Wally? scenes as you have never seen them before. Wizard Whitebeard has lost his magic staff, and it is stirring up mischief everywhere! Dragons are making a...

Discover the enchanting world of timeless tales with The Puffin in Bloom Collection. This exquisite gift set brings together four beloved classics, each adorned with alluring artwork by Anna Bond, the principal artist of the renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co. These beautifully illustrated editions are nestled in a charming keepsake box, making them a perfect treasure for admirers of...

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley is a compelling and heartwarming novel that delves into the lives of two teenagers navigating loss, love, and the transformative power of words. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Howling Books, a second-hand bookshop teeming with hidden treasures and cherished letters, the story beautifully weaves together the past and present. Henry Jones and...

In Illumipedia, discover animals, insects, dinosaurs, and the ocean deeps with your three-colour lens as you explore the world and its natural phenomena like never before. Bringing together content from five books in the iconic Illumi series, this new treasury spans the best of Nature, Oceans, Bugs, and Dinosaurs across six continents. Each spectacular artwork is really three images in...

In a wise and magical follow-up to The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales—and every moment is a story in the making. At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta’s mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform, and instructs Marta to roam as she will but quietly, invisibly—like a little mouse. While...

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Make and Play: Safari, where children can journey into the heart of the savannah from the comfort of their home. This innovative activity board book brings the excitement of safari right to their fingertips, allowing young explorers to assemble their very own safari animals. Within the pages of this captivating book, children will discover...

Brave Kāhu and the Pōrangi Magpie takes a fresh, hawk-like dive into the fictional lives of our native manu. Beautiful writing for young readers. — Aotearoa New Zealand Review of Books A stunning story of family, te taiao, and rising to an occasion. — The Spinoff Poto is the perfect fledgling — the apple of her father's eye and a...

Discover a world where adventure and imagination come to life in Willa and Woof 8: Best Idea Yet by Jacqueline Harvey. Willa, a spirited and curious young girl, finds herself tangled in a web of mystery and excitement when she uncovers some unsettling news about Sunset Views Retirement Village, the cherished home of her best elderly friend, Frank. Willa’s investigative...

The Pokémon Timelines by Glenn Dakin and Katherine Andreou offers an unmatched visual exploration of the rich history of the Pokémon animated series. This comprehensive guide captures every significant event and character development spanning 25 adventurous seasons. From the first moment Ash Ketchum sets foot on his journey to fulfil his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master to his crowning...

Play with Peppa and George and press-out play pieces! Peppa and George are heading off on a magical adventure in their make-believe kingdom! Press-out the character pieces and play along with the story, and then use your press-out pieces to go on your very own adventures! What magical creatures will Peppa and George meet along the way? Don't miss these...

The follow-up to the beloved board book Dog's First Baby! Dog and Baby explore the delightful and puzzling ways their family prepares for Christmas. In this follow-up to the beloved board book Dog's First Baby, Dog and Baby explore the delightful and puzzling ways their family prepares for Christmas. See these branches? They're not for tugging. See this ball? It's...

From the creative genius behind the beloved Where's Spot?, Eric Hill brings us another delightful adventure with everyone's favourite playful puppy in All About Spot. This charming puppy-shaped board book is designed specifically for little hands, making it the perfect introduction for toddlers to the joyful world of Spot. In All About Spot, young readers will discover more about Spot's...

The Silver Chair, by C. S. Lewis, is the sixth instalment in the beloved series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This beautiful hardback edition is an exquisite addition to any collection, featuring cover and colour interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. When Eustace Scrubb and his schoolmate Jill Pole find themselves unexpectedly transported from their dreary school grounds to...

A beautiful hardback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and colour interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. The Last Battle takes readers to a Narnia where all is not as it seems. Deception and treachery have penetrated the heart of the land, and...

A sumptuous hardback edition of Prince Caspian, the fourth book in C.S. Lewis's revered fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This spectacular edition features a stunning cover and vibrant interior illustrations by the original artist, Pauline Baynes, bringing to life the magical world of Narnia in vivid detail. At the heart of the story, young Prince Caspian finds himself in...

Read all about the extraordinary wētāpunga. What makes it unique? Why is it endangered? What can we do to help save it? Discover the fascinating facts and conservation efforts surrounding the wētāpunga with this comprehensive guide that draws on expertise from Jo van Dam and Auckland Zoo.

Super Villains are making a super mess! Grab your flashlight to help Spidey and his friends stop the baddies and save the day! The foiled pages sparkle and shine in your flashlight's glow, and 5 buttons on the flashlight play sounds to enhance the story! This sound storybook set encourages imagination, exploration, and learning through play. Includes a real working...

Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base of a cliff. Every morning, Golden Eyes waddles down to the beach to fish for food. Golden Eyes is shy and prefers to live in secret... Read this book to learn all...

This super hero set contains 12 sturdy board books featuring Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain Marvel, and more marvellous friends! The take-along library comes in a carrying case with a plastic handle for easy transport and storage. Just-my-size pages are perfect for little hands and help lead to a lifelong love of reading. Share hours of early learning fun with your little...

Join Gabby and the Gabby Cats for an a-meow-zing musical day in the dollhouse! This delightful sound book includes six melodies and lyrics to six purrific songs to enjoy. DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse: Gabby's Groove-Along! Sound Book is perfect for young fans who love music and adventure. The lyrics are conveniently printed inside the book, adding an interactive dimension to the...

Toddlers will love to snuggle up with sleepy-time stories about Simba, Aladdin, Dumbo, and more Disney friends! This take-along library includes 12 sturdy board books with "just-my-size" pages that are perfect for little hands. The convenient carry-handle lets your little ones read on the go! Disney: Bedtime Stories 12 Board Books by PI Kids is an ideal collection for young...

To survive in the wild, all animals need a natural form of defence against predators. Using their teeth, claws, horns, and antlers to defend, fight, and hunt, these incredibly powerful creatures do whatever it takes to stay alive. Join twelve-year-old author James Ryan as he shares a bunch of surprising, cool, and occasionally gross facts with us about some of...

Bear has been waiting since dawn. I'm waiting for Goliath, he tells everyone. Goliath is coming! He's my best friend... He'll definitely show up. You'll see! Bear waits patiently for his friend. The robins fly to the south and the first snow falls. When Bear awakes from a long sleep, he hears a noise like a hand sliding slowly across...

It’s a race against time! Press play on Out of Time!, the fourth graphic novel in the awesome action-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube’s favourite family of gamers, FGTeeV! The FGTeeV family gamers have survived their fair share of glitchy gaming consoles and weird goings-on. But when Duddz can’t stop gaming on his fancy new eWatch, the whole...

Five Yourself a Head Start Easy to learn - find all the words you need, with core vocabulary for all school subjects Easy to use - simple explanations and helpful examples East to read - clear and user-friendly layout Easy to understand - extra tips help you with spelling and grammar.

This fun and friendly activity book is the perfect introduction to maths for young children. The simple, easy-to-understand puzzles and games build on basic counting skills to introduce the ideas of adding, subtracting, shapes, fractions, and measuring in an accessible way. My First Number Fun Book supports the key stage 1 (KS1) curriculum and is great for home learning. Perfect...

Join Thomas for an adventure on the Island of Sodor in this delightful new picture book! This action-packed story is filled with diggers, mud and lots of engine fun! Alfie the digger just wants to be a part of the team and help get Sodor ready for a big fair. But he is too little and nobody needs a digger....

Throughout J.K. Rowling's incredible seven-book series (and subsequent films), Harry Potter stood as a beacon of bravery, daring, and unexpected wisdom. For 25 years, since first being published in 1998, Harry Potter and the rest of his Wizarding World companions have presented us with high drama, action, life, death, and even a little romance. The experiences of Harry and his...

A heartwarming tale of the feisty little otter who escaped from Auckland Zoo.

Welcome to the farm! This clever little cut-out book is the perfect way to keep little hands busy.

Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, is quickly becoming part of our daily lives. It's amazingly clever but there is a big debate: is AI good or bad? The clear, simple explanations in How to Understand and Apply AI will help you learn what bias means, spot fake news or hallucinations, and understand its impact on the planet (good and...

A bright and colourful felt playbook with five scenes and 40 felt pieces to play with and arrange… again and again! Little ones will love meeting all their favourite farm characters and arranging them in the meadow, on the pond, in the barn and in the pig pen, for hours of playing and learning fun. On the Farm includes: 40...

Welcome to the ocean! This clever little cut-out book is the perfect way to keep little hands busy.

Open the flaps and discover who's here in this bright and colourful adventure on the farm!

Open the flaps and discover who's here in this bright and colourful adventure through fairy land!

These charming collections of Bible stories have been especially written for young children in straightforward, engaging language, and are brimming with delightful full colour illustrations. When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs, and emphasis. Explore the captivating...

Step into a prehistoric adventure! Learn and play with five scenes and 28 soft felt pieces. With counting, shapes, colours, and sounds to discover, you will have lots of first learning fun while bringing each dinosaur scene to life. From a sparkling midnight waterfall to a mega-hot volcanic desert, every scene is packed with dino-mite fun! Match the felt pieces...

Tractor is ready for bed, but first, it's time to say goodnight to all the other farm vehicles. Young children will love to help Tractor find the farm vehicle friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a combine harvester, a farm truck, a loader, and many more popular farm machines and animals waiting to be discovered in the scenes....

Digger is ready for bed, but first, it's time to say goodnight to all the other construction vehicles. Young children will love to help Digger find the construction vehicle friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a bulldozer, a dumper truck, a crane, and many more popular construction machines waiting to be discovered in the scenes. There are different...

A box set including eight 2-piece jigsaws and a book about all kinds of bugs. Step into the tiny, fascinating world of bugs and creepy crawlies with this set of eight jigsaws and an early-years book. Specially designed for very young children, the simple two-piece puzzles engage hands and minds for a creative learning experience. With adorable illustrations by Elisa...

A set of eight 2-piece jigsaws and a book all about the garden. Come into the garden! This set of eight sturdy, two-piece jigsaws, packaged alongside a book for very young children, is an ideal way to encourage learning at playtime. Packed with cheerful illustrations by Elisa Ferro, this delightful set, with simple-to-match puzzle pieces, introduces toddlers to the creatures...

A boxed set of simple, bold jigsaws and a book about trucks of all shapes and sizes. Little transport enthusiasts will love these eight terrific trucks, from a car transporter to a fire truck. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, while the 24-page book is perfect for reading together. Usborne First Jigsaws and Book: Trucks is sure to...

Step into a busy farmyard! Learn and play with five scenes and 26 soft felt pieces. With counting, shapes, colours and sounds to discover, you will have lots of first learning fun while bringing each farm scene to life. From the cosy barn to the busy crop field, every scene is full of farmyard fun! Match the felt pieces to...

Step onto a busy construction site! Learn and play with five scenes and 25 soft felt pieces. With counting, shapes, colours and sounds to discover, you will have lots of first learning fun while bringing each construction site scene to life with Play Felt Construction Site. From freshly paved roads to newly built houses, every scene is bursting with construction...

Marvel Spider-Man: Ready, Set, Swing! Sound Book invites readers into an action-packed adventure with Spider-Man! Join everyone's favourite web-slinger as he navigates the city, visiting friends and thwarting Super Villains. Enhance the excitement by pressing the buttons as you read to enjoy Super Heroic music and sounds. With 20 super sounds to discover, each turn of the page offers a...

The Tiny House Mouse by Debbie Ridgway tells the tale of Miss Mouse, who longs for a place to call home. Although this sounds simple, she must embark on a true adventure before she can settle down. Join Miss Mouse as she navigates not one, not two, but many different ways to live before she finds her favourite. Truly, home...

Age range 5+ From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales. Stories include: The Magic Mortar - a tale that explains why the sea is salty How to Fool a Cat - a funny...

Blast off into space with Planets and Stars, the newest out-of-this-world addition to Taffy Tales' Fun Flaps series! This chunky, interactive board book is packed with cute illustrations, fun facts, sturdy flaps, and just the right touch of humour to keep little astronauts entertained from liftoff to landing. Young readers will explore the solar system, from sizzling Mercury to chilly...

Dig in! Construction is the newest title in Taffy Tales' best-selling Fun Flaps series! This interactive, chunky board book takes young readers step by step through the exciting process of building a home. From clearing the land to the final coat of paint, children will discover how houses come to life with the help of workers, vehicles, tools, and materials....