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Sophie Mouse discovers a giant paw print in Pine Needle Grove—and follows it right into a bear’s den—in the ninth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! While Sophie and her friends are exploring Sassafras Alley, they come across a huge paw print. They have seen paw prints before, but they’ve never seen one this big! What sort...

A gorgeously illustrated book all about birds, for young animal and conservation enthusiasts. Enter the world of birds for an incredible journey through the skies, into trees, and even underground. Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colourful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young nature enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful...

That's not my... Jungle Activity Book is a bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young children. This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple jungle artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, draw and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to...

Te Kokorangi 1: Te Kokorangi is Witi Ihimaera's lively Matariki story, known as The Astromancer, translated into te reo Māori by Heni Jacob. E kimi ana a Te Kokorangi i etahi pia hou tokowha hei ako i nga korero o Matariki me te maramataka. Kowhiria ana etahi tama tokotoru, me tetahi kotiro, he pani, ko Aria te ingoa. Tohe ana...

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...

Lift the flaps to help Peppa find Granny Pig's missing chickens! Help Peppa and George find Granny Pig's missing chickens in this lift-the-flap hide and seek story! Peppa and George are celebrating Easter with Granny and Grandpa Pig, but what happens when Granny Pig's chickens decide to go on an Easter adventure? Lift the flaps to go on an exciting...

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Easter Basket Shaped Board Book offers a delightful Easter adventure that Peppa fans will cherish. Peppa is excited to look for Easter eggs in this charming, basket-shaped board book! It's Easter, and Miss Rabbit has organised a fantastic Easter egg hunt for Peppa and her friends. The big question is, will all the children be able to...

From one of Australia's most iconic singer-songwriters, John Williamson, comes this hilarious family song, with a special new verse, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Peter Carnavas. What are we going to do? Your dad, does he snore too? My dad snores so much that no one else can sleep... until we find a really clever solution!

A board-book edition of this game-changing own-voices celebration of two gay dads and their adopted daughter—and the shared adventure of reading. A funny, heartfelt board book championing same-sex parents, inclusive families, and the magic of reading! Set off on a series of incredible adventures with an adorable family as the stories they read burst into fantastical life. Battle dragons, dodge...

Mr McGee & the Perfect Nest by Pamela Allen tells the whimsical tale of Lazy Bird, who desires nothing but the best nest. But what is the best? Join Lazy Bird on her amusing quest to find the perfect abode.

One morning Mr McGee wakes up feeling grumpy. I want blackberry jam instead! But his quest to find the blackberries leads him into all sorts of funny situations.

Mr McGee & the Biting Flea begins with the lines: "Mr McGee went out to play, down to the beach one windy day." His happy mood is spoilt when he is bitten by a flea, a flea that he can't get rid of. The only solution is to take off all his clothes and jump into the sea because, of...

Mr McGee Goes to Sea is a delightfully absurd tale perfect for sharing with the very young. Join Mr McGee on his whimsical adventure as he finds himself being swallowed at sea. This charming story promises to entertain both children and adults alike. With its 32 beautifully illustrated pages, this paperback edition is a treasure for any young reader's collection....

Here's another adventure of Mr McGee, this time with elephants, one, two and three. A chance to perform and share the fun, so come and join in everyone. From the one-and-only Pamela Allen comes a new adventure in the life of loveable Mr McGee. With its jaunty rhyme and lively illustrations, this is Pam at her classic best.

Do not feed the animals, the notice board said. But Mr McGee and the Big Bag of Bread tells a different story. Join in the fun as Mr McGee sets out to feed the animals in the zoo, armed with his big bag of bread, and encounters one very hungry crocodile!

I wonder if you want to fly, to float about up in the sky? There's magic here for everyone - a picture book that's just for fun. Mr McGee is a delightful tale that invites readers to dream about the possibilities of flying.

The sun is shining and the sea is singing. Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach. But all of a sudden, the sun goes, the wind blows and the green umbrella flies bowling and bobbing away. Another delightful picture book with Thomas and Grandpa from the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen. Enjoy the charm and whimsy of Grandpa and Thomas and...

Grandpa and Thomas features a delightful day at the beach where Thomas and his Grandpa enjoy the splendour of an Australian summer. The sun is shining, the gulls are screeching, and the sea is singing as they indulge in the simple joys of the seaside. Together, they build a sandcastle, share a picnic, and splash in the water. As the...

The sixth book in an exciting new lift-the-flap series, harking back to the original classic title Where's Spot? It's time for a day out at the sports park to watch the games! Which sports will Spot see today? Join Spot and his friends as they explore lots of different sports and enjoy all the fun of the games. This brand...

Fancy That! is a book to share with the very young. Words merge with noises, and the sounds of the fowl yard can be heard for miles around. Paperback

A fresh, topical concept for a series of fun, interactive books for toddlers and young children about embracing differences. These colourful little books are a celebration of how great it is to be different, and how differences make us special — whether we are talking about dogs, dads, birthdays, bodies, families, or anything else. Every PERSON (and every cat, dog,...

A brilliant quiz book for clever kids - put your dinosaur knowledge to the test and amaze your family and friends with your brainpower! Can you tell a Tyrannosaurus from a Triceratops? Do you know the difference between a theropod and a sauropod? If the answer is yes, then this brain-busting quiz book is for you! Dinosaur Knowledge Genius! is...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! What would Bluey's Mum do? Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli's very own checklist. A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey: What Would Bluey's Mum Do? is inspired by the award-winning preschool show, Bluey, about a blue heeler pup and her family. Airing on ABC...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: The Decider follows Bluey and Chucky as they watch the footy with their families. However, Chucky's parents support opposing teams, and Bluey is determined to help him choose a side. This gorgeous board book is perfect for kids of all ages, exploring themes of sporting rivalry and the importance of spending...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Queens features Bluey and Bingo playing Queens, but both want to be the butler. Who will have to wear the crown? This is a gorgeous hardback book suitable for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's Father's Day! As Bluey and Bingo make cards for Dad, will Bluey learn that sometimes perfect doesn't have to be... perfect? A gorgeous hardback book with a special wipe-clean card for drawing. This will make the perfect Father's Day gift. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a Blue Heeler...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Mum School tells the story of Bluey, who wants to play Mum School instead of having her bath. But will the kids listen to her? This is a gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family....

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Bedroom features Bluey and Bingo as they each get their own bedroom. But will they be able to sleep on their own? A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Meet the Heelers - there's Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli! Learn all about the family, explore the Heeler home, and discover the games they like to play in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages. Bluey: At Home with the Heelers is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a...

A fun and fresh graphic novel series spin-off of the New York Times bestselling Click series, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! When the girls land a lucrative dogsitting gig, they're sure that fame, fortune, and popularity can't be far behind, but nothing can prepare them for the mishap that throws their business plan—and friendship—into chaos! Meet Beth and Chanda,...

What kind of person do you want to be? Kind, smart, thoughtful or wise, the possibilities are endless. Follow all of these amazing bees on their busy day, from their hive to school, on good days and bad days, and learn that being yourself is the best you that you can be. And if you believe in yourself, life can...

A charming first book of prayers for baby. Makes a wonderful gift for a new baby. Mums and grandmums alike will love this padded, foil-stamped, and embossed edition of Baby's First Book of Prayers. Baby will love it too as soon as Mum starts reading it.

If you're worried because you're new and you're not sure what to do, you can sit with me. The simple yet profound gesture of offering someone a place to sit, just as they are, is precisely what some kids need to feel welcomed into a new or overwhelming space. Whether you're at a reading circle, a craft table, or a...

The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit... toothy....

Part of The Macmillan Alice range, celebrating the 160th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with new editions of the classic books, plus The Complete Alice, The Macmillan Alice Pack of Cards, and The Nursery Alice. Join Alice on her second adventure as she heads through the looking-glass to a place even curiouser than Wonderland. It isn't as easy as...

For fourteen-year-old Magnolia, aka Maggie Gartner, nothing is more magical than family dinner. She's not unique in that—anyone lucky enough to purchase a meal ticket at the Gartner's estate in Humble Hollow, New Jersey, claims the food changed their life. That's a given when you harvest crops that purposefully alter emotions. Add in the sparkling company of an eccentric family...

Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, is a funny, out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton. 'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers Can a...

Some feelings are so big that one word just doesn't cut it. It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose? Flute is fly + cute. Shurious is shy + curious. And of course,...

'A match made in picture-book heaven' - The Times This brilliantly funny collaboration between two superstar creators about a tiny girl with superhuman strength has all the hallmarks of a future classic. Liliana wears her super power lightly, using it to help others in a crisis. A resilient child, she thinks nothing of single-handedly rescuing a highland cow stuck in...

If I Could . . . I'd give you the moon to tuck into your pocket. I'd fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you. This poignant picture book, with a warm message and lush illustrations, is an ode to all the...

Nobody realises how hard it is to compete to be the shooting star that someone wishes on. And they definitely don't know that burn out impacts celestial bodies too. When the lights go out for one star, their self-worth is thrown into flux as they plummet to the ground. But after they hit their lowest—the Earth—they find a new purpose...

It'll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day. Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can...

Rafe and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants to destroy the kingdom forever. But when the brave young fighters and their mystical animal companions set off on their...

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! Tashi is as brave as he is clever. For thirty years, Tashi has been telling fabulous stories. He escaped from a war lord in a faraway place and flew to this country on the back of a swan. And he wished he could find a friend just like Jack. In this, the first book of...

Celebrated author-illustrator Pamela Allen retells a true story and celebrates some of Australia's most famous icons in a series of delightful pictures for the very young. A Bag and a Bird is a story of a plastic bag and a bird—a cautionary tale about taking care of our environment as well as being a wonderful showcase of some of the...

Join Spot as he gets ready for Halloween in this tactile board book with pull-tabs! It's Halloween, and Spot is getting ready for a spooky party! Toddlers will love pulling the tabs to help Spot find the perfect costume, hang up decorations, and bake tasty treats for his friends! If you loved Spot’s Happy Halloween, why not try: Find Spot...

A powerful, empowering book about witchcraft, and the women, and sometimes men, accused of practising it across the world. Discover the spellbinding history of witches. Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything...

Live from bedtime . . . it's Saturday Night Live in its first ever Little Golden Book! From Coneheads to cowbells, Saturday Night Live has kept us laughing for 50 years. Now some of their funniest characters and skits come to life in this Little Golden Book. Illustrated in the quirky and loveable Funko POP! art style, kids ages 2...

Get to know Rihanna and find out how the talented performer from Barbados became a worldwide sensation with this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book! Read all about Rihanna, the Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her catchy hit songs "Umbrella" and "Diamonds," as well as her unique fashion sense, Rihanna's journey is truly captivating. Rihanna: A...

Get inspired by Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography, featuring the beloved Back to the Future actor from Canada who is helping people all around the world. This collectible Little Golden Book includes full-colour illustrations on every page! Michael moved to California—1,300 miles away from home—to become a Hollywood star! Actor Michael J. Fox is celebrated for his...

Build and rebuild a 4-in-1 model and minifigure, then expand your LEGO worlds with 150+ imaginative building ideas. Get creative with this LEGO DreamZzz World Builder book plus 136 bricks, and build and play your way through four fun-filled LEGO DREAMZzz worlds. Use the LEGO bricks included to build a dream world bird, then turn it into a cosy bedroom...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read this exciting junior novelization based on A Minecraft Movie, in theaters April 4, 2025!Based on the bestselling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie brings the action to life as stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Emma Myers are transported inside the world of Minecraft, where they will have to avoid exploding creepers,...

Take your toddler on an adventure with Spot Goes to the Farm - from the creator of the world's best-loved lift-the-flap books! Dad wants to show Spot the baby animals, but it looks as though they're hiding! Will Spot and Dad be able to find them? Toddlers will love discovering different farm animals in this classic picture book. With fun...

The world's best-loved lift-the-flap books! Spot Goes to School marks Spot's first day at school, which turns out to be an exciting adventure. Join Spot on his very first day at school. As the day goes on, Spot finds he's having more and more fun — and what will he learn along the way? With fun flaps to develop fine...

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 What Katy Did, complete with a bold new cover. 'I will do it tomorrow. How often we all do so and what a pity it is that when...

We Are Shiz: Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book, based on Universal Pictures' Wicked, 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! Young children, Universal Pictures' Wicked fans, and collectors of all ages will love this Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween

Join the bizarre world of the The O.D.D. Squad: Captain Bad Vs Captain Worse - a team of (sort of) heroic animal crime-fighters you'll never forget, as they take on Captain Bad and an even more terrible enemy... The O.D.D. Squad are here for another epic (or maybe just epically silly) ADVENTURE! Quack Attack, Detective Octopus and Invisidog are the...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Call of the Wild. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Call of the Wild. To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places. Pampered dog Buck lives...

Get to know tennis legend Serena Williams with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her inspiring life story alongside gorgeous full-colour illustrations! Serena changed the world of tennis with her power, strength, and style. The tennis ace's story comes to life—from her close bond with sister Venus, to her Olympic gold medals and Grand Slam titles, to her awesome...

A stunning gift edition of the modern classic story The Lightning Thief, starring the iconic character Percy Jackson, published to celebrate Puffin's 85th anniversary. Celebrating 85 years of Sparking Imaginations A beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this...

Hooray it's Halloween and Peppa and George are going trick-or-treating in this spook-tacular, lift-the-flap story! It's Halloween and Peppa and George are off on a trick-or-treating adventure! How exciting! Which friend's house will they visit first? And who are the friendly ghosts they spot along the way? Come and join the spooky fun and uncover all the trick-or-treating surprises! Peppa...

Join Peppa and her friends at playgroup and put together the jigsaw pieces to make a very special picture. Peppa and her friends are having fun at playgroup. Follow the story, find Peppa's friends, and then put together the jigsaw pieces to make a special picture. Join Peppa and her friends in this fun story with six jigsaw pieces to...

The Overworld is in trouble in this epic conclusion of the Zombies! trilogy of official Minecraft novels. The Overworld is in trouble. On the ground, a rampaging army of armour-clad zombies is roving across the biomes. In the sky, a wicked Wither is leaving a path of destruction—and Wither roses—wherever it goes. And in Bobbie's party, the tension is tighter...

Celebrate beloved felines, Eric Carle's favourite animals, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations! The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond between cat lovers and their cats. This keepsake is the perfect way to celebrate cherished pets, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming...

This We Are Shiz: Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked includes 22 additional pages of Wicked quizzes, activities, a sheet of stickers, and sparkling glitter and foil on the cover! This We Are Shiz: Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked includes 22 additional pages of Wicked quizzes, activities, a sheet...

A book to give you GOOSEBUMPS. The most TERRIFYING horror book for the BRAVEST of kids. Are you game? EVER GET THE FEELING THAT NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS? A dead best friend... with a NOT-SO-DEAD body. A strange humming noise that doesn't just annoy you, but DRIVES YOU MAD. A funhouse where the mirrors reflect a TERRIFYING OTHER VERSION...

Celebrate beloved actor and children's book author Henry Winkler with this collectible Little Golden Book, featuring an accessible font designed for readers with dyslexia! Henry wants all children with dyslexia to know that they are smart and capable of achieving great things. Henry Winkler has never let anything hold him back from pursuing his dreams. From growing up in New...

The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history. The best stories should never be unwritten... When a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson. But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing...

Filled with drama, mischief and fun comes another classic adventure for the very young from icon of children's literature, Pamela Allen AM, created in her 90th year. This is a little mystery story. It begins in the middle of the night, when everyone is asleep in their beds. Can you tell how it's going to end? Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! invites readers into...

Step through the wardrobe and learn your numbers from one to ten in this counting adventure based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! This bright and engaging board book introduces young readers to all the magic of C. S. Lewis’s world of Narnia.

STEP ABOARD THE MAGNIFICENT DAWN TREADER. THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IS ABOUT TO BEGIN … A crew of brave heroes sets sail on a voyage east beyond the edge of the world in search of the wrongfully banished seven lords of Narnia. Their quest moves into uncharted waters, bringing them face-to-face with their deepest fears – and the great...

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 stunning colour illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated throughout by Joe Todd Stanton, creator of the Brownstone Chronicles. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a world that grows curiouser...

Spanish School Gem Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is the favourite mini school dictionary for KS3 and GCSE Spanish, now fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE. This small and portable dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, it is ideal for use in the...

Paul Jennings meets The Treehouse in this hilarious new series of laugh-out-loud cautionary tales. Wanda Hushberry lives at 4 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is her name, because most people think her name is Wanda Wear-your-glasses. But no matter how many people tell her, or how often, Wanda never wears her glasses. One morning, just as...

96 Facts About Beyoncé is the ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Beyoncé. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any members of the BeyHive.

The favourite mini school dictionary for KS3 and GCSE French, fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE. French School Gem Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is a small and portable resource that is modern, up-to-date, clear, and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, it is ideal for use in the...

On holiday in the Devon countryside, Clare's summer is transformed by a new friendship with retired horse Captain and his reclusive owner. A must-have for every fan of Morpurgo's classic storytelling and Rayner's highly sought-after artwork, and a gift to treasure for young and old. Clare and her Captain tells the story of Clare, who is dreading the long summer...

Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen. Bursting with friendship, family and fun adventures – and perfect for reluctant readers! ‘Highly entertaining!’ – Guardian "Funny, heartwarming and ideal for independent junior readers" – Booktrust ‘Pitch perfect’ – Bookseller The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood follows Mina, Reema and Mobeen as they eagerly anticipate their school...

In their motorboat, the Sleuth, Frank and Joe Hardy search Barmet Bay for a dangerous stranger who has stolen a valuable boat. Suddenly, in the eerie fog, they spot the craft drifting aimlessly out to sea. What happens next starts the young detectives and their pal Chet Morton on an intriguing adventure that takes them to Mexico and into the...