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A magical NEW story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone... ‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail 'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns,...

Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? tells the charming story of Little Bear who can't sleep as the darkness surrounds him in the Bear Cave. Not even Big Bear's biggest lantern seems to illuminate the night outside. However, Big Bear eventually finds the perfect way to reassure Little Bear and help him drift off to a peaceful sleep.

A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being ignored...

“The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood.” But one wild and windy night, the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he? The Gruffalo's Child is the Number One best-selling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture-book phenomenon...

Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant lift-the-flap, pop-up board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to find out who is scared of the Gruffalo! Lift the flaps to see Mouse, Owl, Snake and Fox pop up off the page - and...

Little House on the Prairie is an autobiographical novel. It tells the story of the Ingalls family, who leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of Kansas instead. Full of adventure and excitement, this classic tale is suitable for children aged 8+.

The first in Arthur Ransome's charming, thrilling, and inspirational series. The book that has set generations of children and their parents afloat, on the high seas of the Lake District. Swallows and Amazons for ever! Rediscover this classic tale of adventure. The Walker children—also known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty, and Ship's Boy Roger—set sail on the Swallow...

The award-winning author of I Want My Hat Back is at his glorious best Guardian, Best Books of the Year Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat... Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this perfectly paced story...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's dreams took flight when he rode on his first aeroplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and spending time in the navy, he became a pilot. From there, he...

A fun sticker book full of dolls to dress and Halloween scenes to decorate. Use the stickers to dress the dolls as they celebrate Halloween. Scenes include making spooky party food, playing party games, watching scary movies, dressing up in monster outfits and lots, lots more.

A perfect gift for any baby or toddler, Baby's Very First Noisy Nursery Rhymes is a charming addition to the Baby's Very First series of soundchip books. Ages: Birth+ Little hands will love pressing the buttons on this bright and colourful board book to hear the tunes of their favourite nursery rhymes. Includes five popular nursery rhymes: 'Hickory, Dickory, Dock',...

Search for your favourite mobs in this official Minecraft Search and Find book! Meet five intrepid explorers as they set out in search of an explosive creeper, a mysterious enderman and more elusive mobs. But these blocky beasts are harder to track down than expected, and now the explorers need your help to hunt them all down. Do you have...

Little ones will love bringing the farmyard to life with this adorable sound book. Press the pages and hear hens clucking, cows mooing, and much more. Pore over colourful scenes including a sheepdog rounding up sheep, a piglet playing in the mud, and ducks splashing in the pond. With simple text, holes to peep through, and fingertrails to explore. WARNING!...

The Blood of Olympus is the fifth book in the bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians—now a major Disney+ series! Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen—all of them—and they're stronger...

Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files is the perfect companion to this megaselling series - essential reading for all young demigods! In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see. These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilous...

This adorable story will calm sleepy unicorns before bedtime, perfect for children with new siblings and little readers everywhere. All Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and there's a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime. But with the forest filled...

A funny, heartwarming and relatable story about Daisy, her sister Lily, and their latest sleepover plans. Another instalment in Jacqueline Wilson's highly popular Sleepover series featuring Daisy and her friends - and Daisy's sister Lily. The summer holidays have finally arrived, and Daisy is bored. Daisy is glad she won't have to see her worst enemy Chloe for a while...

Join Ms Rachel, children's edutainment social media sensation, and help search for the Special Surprise in this fun-filled, debut picture book adventure! Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise follows Ms Rachel as she searches for something really special and needs your help to find it! What can it be? An instant New York Times bestseller! From YouTube smash-hit educator Ms...

Read David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book, Bad Dad, a fast and furious adventure for boys and girls aged 7–12. Beautifully illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. David Walliams’ riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming new children’s book about a father and son on...

Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake. The Remarkables is a big book of fantasy and humour that entertains and provides a way to talk about emotions and identity. Through Perrin's unique imagination, this inclusive encyclopaedia celebrates individuality, strengths, and differences, allowing every reader to explore what miraculous superpower...

Go on an epic adventure across the Overworld, solving Minecraft puzzles as you go. Embark on a wild journey through the Overworld, tackling mobs, hunting for treasure, and striving to survive. Solve sudokus to fill your inventory, crack codes to translate villagers, and follow iron golems through mazes to locate villages. Will you be able to muddle your way through...

Uncover our planet's most sensational secrets with this mind-boggling atlas of mysteries that's packed with more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas. What happened to the Bermuda Triangle? Where have Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Yowie been sighted? Why does the legend of Area 51 fascinate us? Bursting with stories about ghostly hauntings, bizarre disappearances, and curious cryptids, this awesome...

The second title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James' mission is to try where dozens of attempts by undercover police officers have failed ... When CHERUB kids go undercover, no one suspects that they are trained professionals, working to infiltrate criminal organisations that have eluded MI5 and the police for years. CHERUB: Class A follows James Adams on...

Singer-songwriter Deano Yipadee has produced yet another toe-tapping, singalong song, this time about Nee Naw’s friend, Moto Mike the Motorbike. Farmer Tom and his tractor are leading the annual pumpkin parade. When the tractor wheel jolts off the edge of the bridge, Tom finds himself in a precarious situation. Enter Nee Naw’s mate, Moto Mike, who swiftly takes action and...

The wonderful world of the Disney Princesses is just a wish away with this collection of magical tales! Join Ariel as she plays in the waves with her sisters, learn about perseverance with Rapunzel, and explore Motunui with Moana. Full of gorgeous illustrations and inspiring stories, this is the perfect treasury for your little royal. Disney Princess: My Deluxe Treasury...

George and Harold aren't bad kids. They just like to liven things up for everybody. Unfortunately, their thoughtful jokes sometimes get them into a lot of trouble. When Professor Pippy P. Poopypants becomes their new science teacher... well, George and Harold almost cause the entire planet to be taken over by a maniacal, mad-scientist guy in a giant robot suit!...

Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun, and a favourite with children of all ages. Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days! What Do People Do All...

Exciting, impressive; the perfect gift! This stand-up, fold-out, carousel now has a second floor, more toys, a bath, Maisy's friends, plus a colourful garden. There’s so much for Maisy and her friends to do – dressing, dancing, cooking, having a picnic, riding a trike, gardening, watering, playing hide and seek, tidying up, having a bath … and finally going to...

Discover a delightful journey through the world of colours with Ngā Tae – Colours, a charmingly illustrated book by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson. This enchanting addition to the Reo Pēpi Rua Series 2 introduces young readers to the vibrancy of the natural world through a playful exploration of colours in the te reo Māori language. Each page invites tamariki...

Ever wondered what happens to all those lost items? Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths takes you on a whirlwind journey into a fantastical world where all lost objects reside. This spellbinding tale follows two intrepid adventurers as they embark on a mission to retrieve a lucky rabbit's foot, only to find themselves swept up in...

Are you a fan of Neymar, the dazzling football superstar known for his skill, flair, and charisma? Then Football Superstars: Neymar Rules by Simon Mugford is the perfect book for you! Dive into the incredible journey of Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, from his humble beginnings playing street football and futsal in the bustling streets of São Paulo, Brazil, to...

Rod Campbell's beloved lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has charmed toddlers and their parents since it was first released in 1982. This timeless classic features a simple yet captivating storyline that encourages young readers to lift flaps and discover various animals sent by the zoo. Each page reveals a new animal, including a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant, as...

The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst is a poignant and beautifully illustrated book that explores the enduring bond between humans and their beloved pets. After the unfortunate passing of Zach's dog, Jojo, he is plunged into deep sorrow and disbelief. His friend Emily steps in to console him, offering what she calls the "best news ever": the idea of an...

Celebrate 20 years of the million copy bestseller with this delightful Where is the Green Sheep? touch-and-feel book. The million copy bestseller. Winner of the CBCA Book of the Year - Early Childhood. Celebrate 20 years of Where is the Green Sheep? with a delightful, limited edition touch-and-feel book. Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep....

The Gavin Bishop Treasury is a very special hardback collection of 10 classic children's stories for young readers to treasure, written and illustrated by the multiple-award-winning New Zealand author Gavin Bishop. Comprising over two hundred pages of fabulous storytelling and stunning artwork, children will be spellbound by this beautiful hardback gift treasury featuring ten favourite fairy tales and original stories...

Slinky Malinki, Early Bird by Lynley Dodd is a charming and delightfully illustrated tale about a mischievous black cat who loves the early morning hours. As dawn breaks, Slinky Malinki springs into action, eager to start the day. Full of energy and curiosity, he believes his human family should share his enthusiasm for the wee hours of the morning. From...

Immerse your little ones in a heart-warming counting adventure with Hedgehog Howdedo by Lynley Dodd. This charming story introduces children to the delightful world of hibernating hedgehogs nestled snugly in a peaceful garden. As winter blankets the earth, the sleepy hedgehogs find a cosy haven to rest, making the cold season a time of serene slumber. However, the tranquillity is...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd is a beloved children's book that introduces young readers to the charming world of Hairy Maclary, a scruffy little dog with a big personality. In this delightful adventure, Hairy Maclary decides to take a stroll through his neighbourhood, and he's soon joined by an array of his canine friends. Each dog is...

Dive into a world of laughter and light-hearted fun with Bluey: Pull My Finger and other Dad Jokes! This delightful hardback book invites you to giggle along with Bluey, Bingo, and their father - affectionately known as the Big Blue Guy - as they share some of the most hilarious dad jokes you’ve ever heard. Expect contagious laughter and memorable...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Let's cook for Christmas! Join Bluey and Bingo for the holidays and learn how to make Bartlebee toast, strawberry Verandah Santa hats, gingerbread biccies, roast pork with crackling - and more! Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Christmas Cookbook brings the joy of festive cooking to your home with fun and delicious recipes. Bluey...

Feel the heartwarming joy and anticipation in welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones, Little One, We Knew You’d Come. This endearing story about a parent’s hope and anticipation of a new baby is full of lyrical prose and cute animal illustrations. Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You’d Come features Sally...

Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year! This unique colouring book is your guide to the stars. Learn while you colour and discover the powerful meanings behind each star as you colour. Features: 32 unique colouring pages representing Matariki. 32 pages. Size: 18cm x 18cm

Getting your first phone is a big moment - this illustrated guide empowers young people aged 9-13 to navigate the online world with awareness, responsibility and confidence. The internet is one of the most life-changing inventions in history. But there are things happening behind the screens that are changing how we behave, influencing what we buy, what we're interested in...

Discover the magic! When Fran's mum loses her job, her family has to move to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a wood. It's bad enough that they've had to downsize, but now their phones have no signal and they actually have to interact with nature! But then they stumble across the Faraway Tree, meet all those who live...

A delightful, surprising and profound story – through the eyes of a dog – about the things that worry us, and how perspective and play can help.It looks just like a normal ball, it's perfect by all accounts.It's red, it's round, it rolls and rolls but why does it not bounce?An adorable, and overthinking, dog has a ball that won't...

Get ready for a world of adventure with the first four books of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time! These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool...

A reassuring bedtime story that's perfect for helping little ones wind down before sleep. Now available as a chunky board book - perfect for little hands! A new board book in the number-one bestselling series. Socks the little wolf cub loves to explore his woodland home... when it's still bright outside. But when Socks spies a mysterious figure in a...

Sew Mini Treats invites you to stitch and stuff your favourite plush foods! Make your own felt food with fabulous faces using this delightful guide. The book includes instructions, patterns, and materials for more than 18 cheerful, itty-bitty food items. Additionally, you'll find tips and tricks to customise your own designs. It's an instant recipe for fun! Included in the...

A collection of dazzling short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged six! Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this fun collection is filled with magic, mischief and more! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read...

Football Superstars: Yamal Rules brings you the story of Spain's latest football wonderkid who made history as one of the youngest players to ever play for FC Barcelona. He zoomed through the club's famous La Masia academy, developing his dazzling dribbles and fearless skills. At just 15, he made his debut for Barcelona's first team! The winger loves taking on...

This expanded junior novelisation retells the second season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things. This expanded junior novelisation retells the second season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things. It's been a year since Will Byers escaped the Upside Down and Eleven went into hiding, and Hawkins seems to have returned to normal. But when Will sees premonitions of a darker supernatural threat,...

From the creators of the hilarious Nee Naw and Stink-o-saurus books, comes a new spin-off character kids will love! Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song (to download or stream), this time about Nee Naw’s good friend, Ellie Copter. There’s a fire in a field where two goats, Plinky and Plonky, are trapped. Nee Naw is on...

It’s summer vacation and 12-year-old twins Dipper and Mabel Pines have been dropped off in the town of Gravity Falls, Oregon, to visit their eccentric Great Uncle Stan! It seems the twins will have an uneventful vacation working in Grunkle Stan’s Mystery Shack tourist trap... until Dipper finds a mysterious journal hidden in the forest, that reveals there is much...

Manawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages. My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book is a colouring book that also includes a range of activities such as crafts and puzzles, as well as a smattering of te reo. This companion to the 2022 best-seller, Matariki Around the World, is sure to keep readers entertained...

It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals, like dolphins, crabs, and octopus. But none of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before ... and they have so many questions. Where did Max live before? Is it true he can regrow any of his limbs? What happened to his old friends?...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Snuggle up with your very own cuddly Bluey toy as you read this heartfelt story! For real life?! Bluey colours Bingo to be more like her. They have so much fun being each other, but does Dad want double Bingos instead? This book and toy gift set comes with one Bluey book,...

A Maori-English edition of the classic, award-winning story about a boy who makes friends with a taniwha, by one of Aotearoa's foremost artists. Trailblazing Maori artist Robyn Kahukiwa's award-winning picture book about a boy who makes friends with a taniwha is now available in this bilingual Maori-English edition. Kua whakahoa atu tētahi tama ki te taniwha kei tona awa. Kaore...

Top 10 Bestselling Children's Title It's Christmas time! Let's create some Christmas cheer with Donovan Bixley's My Kiwi Christmas. From Santa (Ko Hana Koko) to Christmas Tree (Rakau Kirihimete), decorations (He Whakarakei) to dessert (He purini), come explore Christmas with these brightly coloured illustrations and bilingual text. 'Early concept board books and picture books are essential as a way to...

A new title in Level 3 of the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? The Boy Who Cried Wolf is part of the First Reading Level 3 series, featuring real books for...

A fact-filled book packed with everything you need to know about jumbo jets, high-flying planes, and other fantastic flying machines. Travel through history and reach new heights with this breath-taking children's reference book, all about jets, planes, and other sensational flying machines. Hop aboard the agile blackbird spy plane as you become a pilot for the secret service, perform loops...

Illumination's Minions—now retold in a classic Little Golden Book! Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and all of the Minions we first met in Despicable Me return in this new Little Golden Book retelling of Illumination's hit movie Minions—perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 5 and fans of all ages! The Minions have served the most despicable master they can find...

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out, and...

Help Agent Arthur to solve the puzzles and defeat the crooks in this sun-baked desert adventure. Intrepid Agent Arthur is off on another mission. This time, he finds himself in the heart of the scorching desert, where he investigates kidnapping and stolen gold. He'll need your help to solve a selection of brain-bending puzzles if he's to save the day...

Complete with short Bible verses, this fun and informative alphabet board book makes for the perfect baby step in a little one's journey of faith! ABCs of the Bible takes you through a delightful journey where A is for Abraham, B is for Baptism, and C is for Christ. The book introduces key biblical figures, concepts, and locations, as well...

Two Homes by Claire Masurel tells the story of Alex, a child with two homes—one where Daddy lives and another where Mummy resides. Alex experiences life with two front doors, two bedrooms, and two very different favourite chairs. He keeps a toothbrush at Mummy's home and another at Daddy's. Yet, whether Alex is with Mummy or Daddy, one thing remains...

The exciting sequel to The 113th Assistant Librarian is here! Oliver has settled into his life as the 113th assistant librarian. He loves his job—even though it sometimes includes battling giant crabs or fending off firedrakes—and his new friend, the mostly-human Agatha, is always on hand to help. But when he discovers a rare edition of a history book with...

Press Here. That's right. Just press the yellow dot. And turn the page. This irresistible picture book is ideal for sharing with children and has created a sensation worldwide.

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...

Chris Haughton's heart-warming story of a little lost owl in a gorgeous board book edition! WINNER OF THE CBI CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2011 The award-winning debut title from Chris Haughton, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, this is the heart-warming story of Little Owl – who must be more careful when...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. Wuthering Heights tells the tale of Heathcliff, an orphan who is raised by Mr. Earnshaw as one of his own children. While Hindley despises him, the wild Cathy becomes Heathcliff's constant companion, and he falls deeply in love with her. However, when Cathy refuses...

An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realises, for middle grade readers looking for a cosy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared. Garlic and the Vampire features Garlic, who feels as though she's always doing something wrong. At least with her friend Carrot by her side, and...

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel (Book 2) is the sensational second book in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, now reimagined as a graphic novel. Dive into the adventure that inspired the Disney+ series. You can't tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea. It's not easy...

The Lorax is the original eco warrior, and his message still resonates today in this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests, told in the trademark rhyme of the irrepressible Dr. Seuss. “Mister! He said with a sawdusty sneeze, I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.” The Lorax is a hilarious and timeless story with the trademark...

An introduction to amazing animals and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers! Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of amazing animals. Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts...

A new miniature edition of The Usborne Children's Bible, sure to be treasured and enjoyed by children of all ages. Age 4+ This is a new miniature edition of The Usborne Children's Bible, which will be treasured and enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. It features stunning, full-page illustrations and includes maps of the ancient lands to bring...

When We Go Camping by Sally Sutton captures the delightful chaos and fun of a camping adventure. With the rhythm and repetition, the text immerses you in the sights and sounds of setting up camp. Join in as we "bang in the pegs, bang in the pegs, bang in the pegs." But be careful, as those guy ropes are tricky...

Build Your Own Planes Sticker Book offers an exciting opportunity to construct various types of planes. Children can enjoy building 20 amazing aircraft, from fighter jets to flying boats, by adding wings, cockpits, and engines. Find the correct stickers and fit them in place to complete each image. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts about each plane, including...

Step into the cosy and comforting world of the mice of Brambly Hedge with this beautiful colouring book. Perfect for finding a moment of creative peace to unwind and relax. Come along on a colouring adventure with author and illustrator Jill Barklem and bring the natural world of Brambly Hedge to life as never before! From the beauty of the...

The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle is a book to feel as well as to read. This bestselling companion title to The Very Hungry Caterpillar appears in paperback for the first time. Early one morning, a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost and she doesn't stop until it is finished... Alongside the visual excitement of...