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For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide, and play tabs on every page. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? Join in all the fun of...

Homer's The Odyssey like you've never seen it or read it before! Classics in Graphics: The Odyssey has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Martin Bustamante. Readers join our hero, Odysseus, as his epic journey swirls across the page, dodging sea monsters, one-eyed giants and greedy humans before it's...

Good Sports is a powerful illustrated storybook celebrating Aotearoa's sporting heroes. Be inspired by this collection of true stories about 50 remarkable Kiwi sports heroes—people who have set goals, aimed high, and achieved their dreams. A real mixture of well-known and lesser-known stories, this book is about a diverse range of sportspeople (and one horse!) who have achieved against expectations...

Children learn better when they learn through play. 201 Amazing Activity Book is a combination of over 200 engrossing, entertaining activities covering numerous concepts so that the child develops reasoning, critical, and cognitive skills. Grab this brightly illustrated book to relieve your child of everyday boredom! Understanding of various topics develops reasoning and cognitive skills, fostering a confident learner through...

For forty years, Australian children have been captivated by this timeless, unforgettable tale of friendship between a boy and Mr Percival, the pelican. Commended by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 1964, Storm Boy has profoundly touched generations of readers and become a classic work of Australian children's literature.

The gannet, or tākapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick. When she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast. Will she plunge through the waves in time? Can she avoid danger beneath the surface? And will she make it home with a meal for her waiting chick? Tākapu the Lone...

Join Winnie the Pooh and his friends for some reading fun! Winnie the Pooh: My Little 7-Book Library Cube (Disney) includes seven board books with engaging illustrations for young readers. Little ones can use this library to improve their motor skills and practise picture and word recognition. Learning to read has never been more fun!

The Grinch’s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of Whoville’s Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what’s really important? A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring all your favourite characters! The Grinch has grown to love Christmas, so when he sees a poster for Whoville’s Christmas tree...

A fairy-tale adventure full of dangerous magical creatures, perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and Michelle Harrison. 'A wonderful book with buckets of warmth, wisdom and charm’ Megan Hopkins, author of Starminster In the village of Greeth-Under-Edge, magical creatures are causing chaos. A green-toothed hag lurks in the river, a nest of gnomes are up to no good and a...

Relive the joy and excitement of K-Pop Demon Hunters! Step into the electrifying world of K-Pop Demon Hunters with this unofficial guide, a place where music, magic, and monster-fighting girl power collide! Designed as an immersive, interactive companion to the film, this book blends creative self-expression with the bold spirit of the movie’s characters. It’s jam-packed with images, fun facts,...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Can you help Bluey and Bingo find all the Easter eggs? A gorgeous Easter basket shaped board book for kids of all ages. Bluey: Where's the Easter Egg? is an engaging book perfect for young readers who love adventure and treasure hunts. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue...

From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers' Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women series. I adored reading How Was That Built? with my son. The fascinating facts and huge detailed pictures led to lots of interesting conversations...

Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones favourite, featuring Chrestomanci – now a book with extra bits! The Dukedom of Caprona is a place where music is enchantment and spells are as slippery as spaghetti. The magical business is run by two families – the Montanas and the Petrocchis – and they are deadly rivals. So when all the...

An all-time Usborne classic from Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright, this jolly picture book of first words makes picture-to-word recognition fun. First Thousand Words in German is a classic bilingual German/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key German vocabulary. It includes an English/German word list and a pronunciation guide to ensure effective,...

Take a whistle-stop tour through the alphabet from amazing aardvarks, big brown bears and crazy cats to dancing ducks, naughty narwhals and sleeping sloths. With gorgeous illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, simple facts, and capital and little letters on every page, Big Book of ABC is a lovely book to share with a young child.

By the author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, shortlisted for the 2020 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. The second title in a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts. Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. He was so...

In praise of dads of all sorts - everywhere! My dad can wrestle with giants, eat like a horse, swim like a fish... Can yours? A brilliant, humorous look at fatherhood from a child's point of view, from this multi-award-winning author/illustrator. My Dad by Anthony Browne

That's Not My Pirate will appeal to the imaginations of very young children as they discover the many different pirates. Meet five friendly pirates in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed...

An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator Oliver Jeffers. Once there was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear, and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, the book is packed with hundreds of names for objects both familiar and new, grouped by subject, occasion, and theme. From colours...

The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney. In The Deep End, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's...

A wonderful collection of stories from the famous collectors of fairytales, The Brothers Grimm. Suitable for ages 7 and above. An illustrated collection of fifteen tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold for younger readers. Stories include Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Tom Thumb and The Frog Prince, as well as a short biography of the brothers themselves.

Drawing, counting, and spotting activities, complete with a wipe-clean pen. There are lots of dots to join, differences to spot, mazes to solve, and dotted lines to trace over in this delightful animal-themed book. The fun activities give children plenty of practice in pen control—an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. They can then...

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.

An interactive magnet book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his story of transformation. Can you help The Very Hungry Caterpillar find all his favourite foods in this magnificent magnet book? Read the story and play with the magnets to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar's world to life. Discover first concepts like numbers, shapes and colours as you play, using...

Travel with Peppa around the world in this globe-trotting Sticker Scenes book! Fly around the world with Peppa! Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they take a trip to visit all her friends. Explore the different countries and create international adventures in this globe-trotting Sticker Scenes book! Everybody loves travelling! Also Available: Peppa Pig: Super Stickers Sticker...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fifth book in the Starless Clan arc. Warriors: A Starless Clan #5: Wind sees Frostpaw returning to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering. However, the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who has already admitted to lying about her...

Pokémon: The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide Box Set is a slipcased, two-volume set of full-colour databooks featuring stats on 898 Pokémon! Each book in this two-volume set is filled with descriptions and stats, including Abilities, Moves, and Evolutions. Discover everything there is to know about 898 Pokémon!

Learn all about bees with Maisy in this brand-new series celebrating our planet! Maisy Loves Bees: A Maisy's Planet Book follows Maisy as she discovers the bees in her garden and learns why they are so important for our planet. What do bees do all day? Where do they live? Little ones will find the answers to these questions and...

Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas invites young readers on a festive and heartwarming journey with Bluey and her family. In this delightful tabbed board book, children can join the beloved blue heeler pup as she counts down the days to Christmas, celebrating the season with fun, family, and joy. Watch as the holiday spirit unfolds through Bluey's eyes, each tab...

Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing, and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour, and complete—turning the finished...

#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got...

Dance with the fairies as they skip and pirouette around Fairyland. Dress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with swirling snowflakes, and having their wishes granted by their fairy godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballet Fairies series. All the scenes are inspired by themes and dances in well-known classical ballets.

Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad. Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house. Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh. My name is Felix. This is my story. The reference at the end of the book to readers' notes refers to the teachers' notes which can be found at...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic. Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and...

This beautiful hardcover box set includes all the fun of the first three Nancy Clancy chapter books by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth; Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer; and Nancy Clancy Sees the Future! The chapter books are the perfect next step for Fancy Nancy fans and have received a warm welcome, including a place on...

A fun book full of puzzles, spot-the-difference, colouring activities, and lots more to keep children busy. Little Children's Activity Book spot-the-difference, puzzles, drawings & other activities offers engaging tasks for little ones. Children can help bees find their favourite flower, draw frogs on a lily pad, colour decorations for delicious cupcakes, find a path through the clouds for a hot-air...

The pigeon is BACK! And he STINKS! No, really, he actually smells very bad... Smell? What smell? I don't smell. YOU smell. In this hilarious, interactive read in Mo Willems' award-winning Pigeon series, the Pigeon needs a bath! Except, well, the Pigeon's really not so sure about that... Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It looks like it's...

The iconic Kiwi song, Ma is White, is given the Donovan Bixley treatment and transformed into a wonderful first board book. My First Board Book: Colours includes additional colours not covered in the song, allowing readers to expand their Māori vocabulary.

This beautiful edition brings together four volumes in one stunning slipcased gift book: Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh is nothing less than a true children’s classic. Winnie-the-Pooh may be a bear of very little brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Christopher...

Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fourth book in the A Starless Clan arc. Frostpaw was told to trust no cat, but a brutal attack has left her gravely injured, and she’ll need to depend on someone. When help arrives in the form of a young warrior, she convinces him to protect her...

Use the stickers to dress the dolls in a variety of Christmas outfits. Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing! This festive activity book for little children is full of Christmas scenes to decorate. Dress the dolls for a Christmas market, ice skating, building a snowman, and lots more. With over 200 stickers of festive outfits and Christmas...

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

Identifying New Zealand's insects, spiders and other land invertebrates is made simple with this new guide by best-selling author Andrew Crowe. Explore over 300 life-size photographs, learn about the life-cycle of different insects, and use the handy colour-coded chart for fast, accurate identification. Written by one of New Zealand's most popular nature writers, The Life-Size Guide to Insects makes it...

Enter the enthralling world of Deepdean School for Girls with the super-special 10th anniversary edition of Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens. This gripping, award-winning mystery introduces readers to the unforgettable schoolgirl detectives, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong. In celebration of a decade of intrigue, this edition includes a new introduction from the author and exclusive, never-before-seen bonus content that...

Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones favourite, featuring Chrestomanci – now a book with extra bits! SOMEONE IN THIS CLASS IS A WITCH When the note, written in ordinary ballpoint, turns up in the homework books Mr Crossley is marking, he is very upset. For this is Larwood House, a school for witch-orphans, where witchcraft is utterly forbidden....

Little First Stickers Travel is a transport sticker book packed with colourful, inviting scenes. Set out on an exciting journey walking through a busy city, cruising down a river, and jetting off from the airport. Discover over 150 detailed stickers to bring each lively scene to life with bikes, cars, buses, boats, trams, planes, and trains. A perfect companion for...

Set in the 1960s, Koro’s Star is a heart-warming, exciting adventure story. It’s the beginning of the summer holidays in 1967 when 10-year-old Atama moves with his family into a new army base. His father, Atama’s hero, departs for Vietnam, asking Atama to look after his mum and his younger sister, Maia, while he’s away. Atama is nervous about making...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: MinaLima Edition invites readers to delve back into the magical adventures of Harry Potter as he returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. Strange things happen from the moment Harry arrives: a house-elf's mysterious warning, students suddenly becoming petrified, and ominous messages written on the walls. It's up...

Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this bestselling rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas, but Frog does not want to sit on a log! Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story will have young children...

Enjoy this festive time in the Hundred-Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his friends. There's a new colouring book or storybook to open each day leading up to the most magical time of the year! This advent calendar contains 12 colouring books, 11 full-colour storybooks, and one extra large storybook!

From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood, she uncovers an extraordinary wartime story of bravery, betrayal, and daring defiance—a story that will change Liv and her family forever… Holland, 1942. The world is at...

Includes 40 stickers! Join Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the PAW Patrol on their PAWsome adventures as you search for hidden things in 7 scenes! Then flip to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Learning concepts include counting, rhyming, shapes, and more!

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller.

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

One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from the internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Love My New...

INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIX Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved Heartstopper series. 'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind....

A charming graphic novel bursting with first-crush butterflies and the joy of finding your people! Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while...

Solve puzzles and crimes as a MURDLE detective in this Buster McPaws adventure. Mini Murdle Junior: Summer Fun invites you to dive into summer with Buster, the greatest ever cat detective, as his relaxing holiday turns into a madcap seaside mystery! Can you help him crack coded notes, connect the dots, solve mazes and catch whodunnit? Packed with illustrations, word...

Unicorn lovers will adore this magical activity book, filled with unicorns to decorate and fairies and mermaids to dress on every page. Scenes include rainbows in the sky, playing by the sea, and lots more. With over 300 stickers of clothes, flowers, and accessories, this activity book can be enjoyed time and time again. Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns by Fiona...

Do you love pirates? How about aliens? And jungle animals? Find them all in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure! Vincent’s dog, Trouble, has disappeared and he needs your help. Has Trouble been stolen by aliens? Or pilfered by pirates? Is she exploring the jungle? It’s up to you to decide! Pick a Story: A...

The paperback edition of Charlie and the Christmas Factory is a collection of twelve new Christmas stories from the worlds of Dahl, written by the best and biggest children's authors. A star-studded cast of authors, including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay, delivers twelve brand-new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that...

A brilliant new historical addition to the See Inside series. Looking closely at the vehicles and major events that defined the Second World War as one of the most destructive wars in history. Age: 6 years + From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities, and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of...

An absolute picture book classic - the tale of one village's ingenious solution to an invasion of wasps! One hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. What are the villagers going to do about this noisy, nasty nuisance of a swarm? Make a giant jam sandwich - that's what! Enjoy the delightful story and discover how...

Join Rupert for another Annual full of fun and adventure as Rupert goes on a journey with Sailor Sam, uncovers gold in Nutwood, meets Blitzen the reindeer and rides in the Professor’s new invention, the Ballopter! Enjoy a brand-new story Rupert and the Spring Book, originated and illustrated by Stuart Trotter, alongside a selection of new and classic activities including...

A gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . . . . . a simply enormous CROCODILE! Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. From golden tickets to fantastic friends, this sturdy board book is the perfect way to...

As the sun rises, which creatures come to life and greet the day? This beautiful picture book explores the busy world of the daytime creatures in Aotearoa New Zealand's bush. It includes many reo Māori phrases that we use to greet others. Kai pai te rā! From the author and illustrator of the best-selling companion book Te Ngahere i te...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's headmistress, Miss Trunchbull? Well, she's the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. As for Matilda,...

Join the Berenstain Bears for a picnic adventure in this classic children’s book! The Bears’ Picnic begins with Mother Bear putting her apron away as the family prepares for a picnic. “Mother Bear, put your apron away. We are going to go on a picnic today!” The Berenstain Bear family set off for a day out, led by Papa Bear,...

One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Am Invited to a Party!, Piggie is invited to her first party. But what...

Set in the 1860s, this re-release for a new audience takes place in the gold rush town of Dunstan, in New Zealand’s South Island. Here, Mary Brogan is on a quest to find her father. Mary and her family moved to New Zealand from Australia before her father, who intended to join them later. However, unforeseen events have kept Mr...

It's time to celebrate with this super-cool family! Journey alongside Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, and more in these 10 exciting adventures, as they search for mysterious treasure, paint an official portrait, bring summer to Arendelle, and more! Whether you like to let it go or venture into the unknown, this is the perfect box set for little Frozen: 10-Book...

The perfect 'big book' for kids who love trucks, diggers and cranes, with three fun stories, machine facts and activities! Load the dirt, load the dirt, Scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump! Whump! Whop! Make a road, demolish an old building and build a new one in this noisy picture book of all things...

The Giver is a modern classic and one of the most influential books of our time. Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied by renowned artist P. Craig Russell's beautifully haunting illustrations. Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than...

Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning book about space. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring...

The Christmas Tree Tangle by the beloved Margaret Mahy is a typically exuberant and delightful Christmas story that captures the festive spirit and charm of the holiday season. Goodness gracious, what do I see? The kitten has climbed the Christmas tree! Climbed so high and climbed so far, to cling with her claws to the Christmas star. In this charming...