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The Richard Scarry classic is now available as a Little Golden Book— for the first time ever! I Am a Bunny now stars in the Little Golden Book line! Richard Scarry's character of Nicholas the bunny will now be available alongside other iconic Little Golden Book characters such as the Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat.

This full-colour graphic adventure from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series includes three books in the Tigerstar and Sasha arc in one volume: Into the Woods, Escape from the Forest, and Return to the Clans. A kittypet named Sasha searches for a new home—and wonders if she might find it with ShadowClan and its leader, Tigerstar, during...

The first 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! ‘Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But...

A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a hustling-bustling busy airport in this wonderful and innovative new flap book. See behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky in this fascinating book with over 50 flaps to lift. Young children will be fascinated to find out how an airport works,...

A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree. Meet Kevin. A...

Meet bugs from all over the world in this delightful picture puzzle book. Wriggling with worms and spiders and other creepy crawlies, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. From deserts and jungles to ponds, caves and gardens, each setting is beautifully depicted with wonderful attention to detail. 1001 Bugs to Spot is excellent for encouraging concentration and...

For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their cooking expertise and testing to the children's market—with The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs, the must-have cookbook for every kid chef! The #1 New York Times Best Seller and IACP Award Winner! Want to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking...

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged five from the world's best-loved storyteller! Read about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children...

There are dozens of different trucks to discover in this fun and lively book. Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill the pictures with lots of busy trucks. Scenes include a busy building site, a bustling town, a motorway, and snowy mountains. First Sticker Book Trucks includes over 100 colourful stickers.

Find 100 feline friends packed into the pages of this hilarious read-aloud picture book delight — now in board book size for tiny hands. The purrfect sequel to the award-winning 100 Dogs! Sitting cat, spitting cat, tangled-in-your-knitting cat, paw cat, claw cat ruining your chair! New cat, shoo cat! Living in the zoo cat, swing cat, cling cat... HANG IN...

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's learn first words and start talking! Can you spot the fluffy teddy bear? Where is the fluttering butterfly? From toys and farm animals to shapes and things that go, babies and toddlers will love pointing to and naming the different objects. This is the...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory. They can see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American Space Hotel...

Slide this handy book in your backpack for a boredom-busting adventure anytime, anywhere! Over 100 pages of puzzles keep kids' minds busy while boosting brainpower. Mazes support concentration and focus, while connect the dots and word searches reinforce numeracy and literacy skills. Amazing Activity Mini Puzzle Blast promises endless fun with a purpose!

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Dummies, two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful...

Jenna Chen has spent her life in the shadow of her flawless cousin. Jessica Chen is so smart she gets the top score on every test. Jessica Chen is so beautiful people stop in the hallway to stare at her. Jessica Chen is so perfect she got into Harvard. And Jenna Chen will only ever be a disappointment. So when...

A guide to building 150 different LEGO ideas, with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Discover how to build everything with LEGO bricks! Be inspired by 200 awesome LEGO ideas, from cars and houses, to dinosaurs and robots and more. Discover how to build hundreds of incredible creations using your LEGO collection. Go on a creative journey in this...

The Dragon Girls series by Maddy Mara is a captivating adventure that follows the journey of three girls as they discover their destinies as dragon protectors of the magical forest of Emberstone. Throughout these first twelve books, Azmina, Willa, and Naomi embark on thrilling quests, facing challenges and overcoming fears while forging unbreakable bonds with their spirit dragons. Readers will...

Howl with laughter with the eighth book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man: Fetch-22, from the creator of Captain Underpants! Petey the Cat is out of jail and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey re-evaluates what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop...

Have fun getting ready for bed with Maisy! It's bedtime for Maisy and Panda. Read all about the things Maisy has to do before she can go to sleep, including brushing her teeth, putting on her lovely blue pyjamas, and reading her favourite story. But when the lights are out, Maisy still isn't sleepy. Oh wait! Maisy forgot to go...

The BRAND-NEW Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney. In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career,...

Cooking can be truly enjoyable and effortless with Edmonds Beginner's Cookbook by Goodman Fielder. This comprehensive guide is designed to help novice chefs and young cooks master the art of cooking with confidence. The cookbook features a delightful array of easy-to-follow recipes that will impress friends and family alike. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure success every time. The...

WINNER: 2024 Australian Book Design Awards, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction book WINNER: 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending, scientifically plausible inventions to rewild cities and save the planet. Jump into his brain as he designs habitat-printing robot...

A journey into the mystical and evocative archipelago of Earthsea, masterfully crafted by the acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin. In Earthsea: The First Four Books, readers are introduced to a world where magic is tangible and pervasive, guiding the lives and destinies of its inhabitants. The narrative follows the arc of Ged, known also by his use-name Sparrowhawk, whose...

A special hardback 50th anniversary edition of the much-loved fairy story, Badjelly the Witch. Badjelly the Witch has been delighting children for 50 years! Celebrate with this gorgeous gift edition of the classic story. Badjelly, the baddest witch in all the world, is coming to get you! Badjelly the Witch can turn children into sausages or chop them up to...

A heart-tugging rhyming picture book for preschoolers, parents and grandparents, reminiscent of Guess How Much I Love You and Kissed by the Moon. You’ll always be my baby,Just heavier to hold… A gentle and poetic picture book that celebrates the deep forever love of family.Adapted from the popular poem by bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs, and brought to life by celebrated...

I was walking down the road, and I saw a donkey ... hee-haw! And he only had three legs. He was a wonky donkey ... In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children...

Like many 13-year-old girls, Sofia's main worries are how to get some groovy go-go boots, and how not to die of embarrassment giving a speech at school! But when her older brother Lenny starts talking about marches and protests and overstayers, and how Pacific Islanders are being bullied by the police for their passports and papers, a shadow is cast...

From the incomparable Jon Klassen, a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm, a forest, and an island are assembled with all their items, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. These are places for a young child to...

Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book from the award-winning author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is perfect for children just learning to read. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie...

Since 1933, The Story About Ping has captivated generations of readers, but never before has it been available in a mass-market paperback format. No one can deny the appeal of the book's hero, Ping, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River. Ping's misadventures one night while exploring the world around his home form the...

A small chameleon is living an ordinary small chameleon's life - changing colour and catching flies on his sticky tongue - when he comes across a zoo full of fantastic animals like white polar bears, and big strong elephants. But when he wishes he could be just like them, all sorts of strange things start to happen, showing why it's...

Celebrate life’s ups and downs in this exquisite slipcase and hardback edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! For more than thirty years, this Dr. Seuss classic has carried us through life’s ups and downs – from fun times and triumphs, to lurches and slumps! Take...

"How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind." The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers, and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow, and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird, and a frog, who...

Discover what's out in space in this simple sticker book for young children. A rocket-fuelled sticker adventure into the world of space travel—essential for any budding astronaut. Full of amazing scenes to fill with stickers, from a moon exploration mission, base control, the International Space Station, and Mars. Each page features snippets of fascinating information about space travel, from how...

Now in board book form, perfect for gifting, this tender and lyrical book from two internationally bestselling and award-winning creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. Welcome to the World is a joyful poem that explores new senses, people, places, and experiences that babies and young children are having for the very first time. From two bestselling and award-winning creators comes...

Kia ora: You can be a Kiwi too - A celebration of all things Kiwi, as tamariki holiday at the beach, splash in water fountains, climb trees and toast marshmallows around a campfire – things Kiwi kids love to do, and share with newcomers ... because you can be a Kiwi too! A wide-open welcome to Aotearoa, with a catchy...

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. All of your burning questions are answered in this shocking conclusion to the Naturals series - now with a bonus Naturals novella, "Twelve", in print for the...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling is the second instalment in a children’s book series that has captured hearts all over the globe. This enchanting sequel takes readers further into the magical world of Hogwarts, where every corner teems with wonder and mystery. Harry Potter’s summer holidays have been far from ordinary. He endures his...

Hairy Maclary's Bone by Lynley Dodd is a charming and playful children's picture book that captivates readers with its rhythmic verses and delightful illustrations. This whimsical story follows the adventurous little dog, Hairy Maclary, who is overjoyed when he is given a big, juicy bone. As Hairy Maclary trots off with his prized possession, he encounters a parade of his...

Immerse your young reader in the delightful world of counting with Hairy Maclary and Friends: 123 in Māori and English by Lynley Dodd. This charming board book combines the playful antics of the beloved Hairy Maclary and his friends with an educational journey through numbers, introducing children to counting from 1 to 10 in both Māori and English. Join the...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join in on all the fun Bluey and Bingo get up to, from days at the beach and horsey weddings, to sleepovers, market trips and heaps more. Let's Stick! LET'S DO THIS! A gorgeous sticker scenes book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Get to know more about all of Bluey's friends in this Little Library! Follow along with your favourite Bluey characters as you learn what is special about Snickers and Coco, Indy and Rusty, Lucky and Mackenzie, and Honey and Chloe. And, once you're done reading, the four books come together to create...

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss is a timeless and inspiring tale that takes readers on a journey through the ups and downs of life. This beloved classic follows an unnamed protagonist, representing the reader, as they encounter a variety of emotional and physical landscapes. From bright and joyous moments to challenging lurches and slumps, Dr. Seuss masterfully...

This year's must-read YA fantasy. - Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing NEVER BARGAIN WITH A REAPER. The city of Aravell is in peril, plagued by a deadly blackmist that kills all it touches, and reapers who roam the streets, stealing magic from innocent children in their thirst for power. Seventeen-year-old Viridia Solace has trained...

Discover talented singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's life story, from writing his first song aged just 11 to becoming a global superstar! Ed Sheeran's love of music began in childhood in Suffolk, where he sang in a church choir and taught himself guitar while still at primary school. Little Ed was bullied at school, but his music gave him confidence and a...

Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze. A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she...

Visiting his dad’s hometown in Japan four months after his father’s death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning, the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle’s house. Then the ocean waters rise, and Ben and his family are swept away—and pulled apart—by a devastating tsunami. Can he...

Five funny stories about New Zealand’s favourite Grandpa, now available in a keepsake bind-up edition. Scholastic NZ’s Grandpa series has been in Kiwi family homes for over 33 years. These beloved, funny, and relatable tales are told in simple language with a repetitive refrain, making them perfect for young readers. This collection is published in memory of much-loved author Joy...

It’s 1936 in Berlin and Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics for her country. Until she discovers a...

The second in the Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books, the story follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as they inadvertently end up with a pet dragon.

Four stunning tales of friendship, adventure, and the magic of the natural world from multi-award-winning author Hannah Gold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold. Perfect for readers aged 8+. THE LAST BEAR Winner of the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award Winner of the 2022 Waterstones Children's Book Prize Shortlisted for Children's Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2022...

From the author of the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears, comes an interactive board book that will have toddlers, adults and rabbits all playing together. Join Little Rabbit, playing all the games toddlers love in this new fun and surprising board book in the internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears interactive series. Little Rabbit wants to play. He hides behind a...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! A deluxe hardback comic-style chapter book based on the Bluey global sensation The Sign. Join Bluey and her family in their biggest adventure ever! When a For Sale sign pops up in the front yard, Bluey, Bingo, and their cousins try to stop the house from selling. But they need Frisky's help,...

A picture-packed guide to the Titanic, from its incredible construction, catastrophic sinking, and lasting legacy. Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous and luxurious liner. This book tells the story of Titanic's fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board...

Corduroy, the original beloved classic, is now available in a small board book edition. National Bestseller This treasured childhood story tells the heartwarming tale of a little bear and a little girl finding the friendship they have always wanted in each other. Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day, he waits with all the...

Bleep, bleep. Emergency! News just through: Crash, crash, there’s been a crash. Let's go, crew! From Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock, the award-winning and bestselling creators of Roadworks, Demolition, and Construction, comes a reassuring, read-aloud exploration of the work of paramedics and ambulance crews. There’s been a crash and the crew at the ambulance station jumps into action. Nee nar...

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. Britannica First Big Book of Why delves into fascinating questions such as: Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the...

Introducing little children to five of Mozart's greatest tunes. Children can discover the magic of Mozart by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travel through the forest playing five different pieces of Mozart's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustrations and spellbinding music...

Multiple award-winning and bestselling author Jon Klassen's acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy is now available for the first time as a hardback boxed set. The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. A fish has stolen a hat; will he get away with it? Two turtles have found one hat, but the hat looks good on both of...

Long ago, Ataraxia was a magical, united nation where dragons lived in harmony. Now, the three dragon tribes—Cliffs, Fireflys, and Ferns—are divided and live in fear, hiding from monsters like the ferocious Blade Wolf. King Cliff rules the Cliff dragons with an iron fist and will stop at nothing to keep his tribe the strongest. Firefly sister dragons Dessa and...

Discover huge hunters and gentle leaf-eaters as you meet all kinds of dinosaurs. Journey back to prehistoric times and meet lots of amazing dinosaurs, from the toothy T-Rex to the powerful Diplodocus, with this bright and inviting sticker book. Learn how the Maiasaura protected her eggs, which gigantic prehistoric animals lived underwater, and more whilst decorating the scenes using the...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. ‘One child a week is fifty-two a year. Squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear.’ This is a story about REAL WITCHES. Real witches dress in ordinary clothes, have ordinary jobs, and look very much like...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. The rule would be this — whatever George saw, if it was runny or powdery or gooey, in it went . . . George Kranky's grandma is a grouch. She's always mean to George (and not much nicer...

For the first time, the complete A Series of Unfortunate Events—including the highly feared #13: The End—is available in one awful package! We can't keep you from succumbing to this international bestselling phenomenon, but we can hide all thirteen books in a huge, exquisitely illustrated, shrink-wrapped box, perfect for filling an empty shelf or deep hole. From The Bad Beginning...

Hours of fun for the kids - and the adults! The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles, all featuring colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds, and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference where the mischievous keas have changed around somebody's campervan, and find the animals hidden...

Dog Man: Unleashed finds our hero, Dog Man, still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once in a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do...

The final colour instalment in this New York Times best-selling series! George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day—then they switch! But Mr. Meaner has created a method of mind control...

The second book in the bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians—now a major Disney+ series! This crazy messed up world of gods and monsters is Percy Jackson's reality, which pretty much sucks for him. Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has woken from a very deep sleep and come face to face with two...

Busy Recycle by Campbell Books is a captivating and interactive board book designed to engage young minds while teaching the importance of recycling and caring for our planet. The vibrant pages encourage children to push, pull, and slide tabs, bringing the scenes to life in a hands-on, educational experience. In this delightful story, young readers follow a recycling truck as...

Join Spot as he prepares for bedtime in Spot Says Goodnight by Eric Hill, a delightful and gentle tale perfect for winding down young children before sleep. This charming lift-the-flap book follows Spot, the beloved puppy, as he says "Goodnight" to all his friends and toys, ensuring everyone is ready to settle down for the night. The book is designed...

With lots to see in Busy Boats, young children can have fun as they set sail, pulling and turning the tabs! Enjoy hoisting a sail, catching some tasty fish and even working a lighthouse. Little ones will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. Discover more of the...

This inspiring biography for kids explores Taylor Swift's dazzling musical journey so far. Learn how she went from little country dreamer to big-time performer! Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, USA. Then, at age six, she went to her first concert - she saw LeAnn Rimes, the country musician. At that moment, Taylor fell...

Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the diverse and unique natural habitats of New Zealand, showcasing the remarkable flora and fauna that inhabit this beautiful land. This stunningly illustrated volume offers an immersive experience, weaving together intricate illustrations with compelling narratives that bring New Zealand's wild treasures to life. Through the pages, you'll...

The Where's Wally? series has captivated generations and sold over 75 million copies worldwide. Begin your adventure with the original eye-boggling classic activity book that started it all! Where's Wally?, the book that introduced the world to the iconic bespectacled traveller. Join Wally and his friends—Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard, and Odlaw—as they embark on an incredible journey across a variety of...

From the million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a side-splitting animal space adventure that will have readers of all ages in stitches. Astrochimp follows the hilarious exploits of Chump the chimpanzee, a cheeky and mischievous primate with a penchant for causing trouble. Chump is notorious among the other animals for his odd behaviours. He delights in making rude noises from...

This photo book is a celebration of the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, foster dads, brothers, uncles, family, friends, and caregivers who love and support us every single day. With spaces for your own photos, add your precious memories alongside those of Disney's wonderful father figures to thank your loved ones for all that they do for you. Celebrate these cherished relationships...

A hotel opening, a budding romance, a missing locket and . . . a ghost. Josephine Eloise Thomas and her family are getting ready for the grand opening of their hotel. And with the surprise gifting of a beautiful tabby kitten from Josephine's next-door neighbours, the Martins, things are looking up. Until chaos strikes. To start, the criminal mastermind Anastasia,...

Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...