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Beneath the oak trees, under the ground lived Primrose the badger, safe and sound... But Primrose is tired of living on the forest floor and dreams of building her home in the treetops. Her friends tell her it can’t be done, but Primrose won’t give up so easily...

The apocalypse isn’t coming. It’s already here. My Little Pony meets The Last Kids on Earth in this second installment of the pulse-pounding graphic novel series that blends the fantastical with the apocalyptic. From WEBTOON, the number one digital comic platform, this story redefines what it means to be a hero. "Who knew unicorns could kick so much tail? Saddle...

Take an in-depth look into the lives of Pokémon! When we talk about how a Pokémon lives within nature, and the relationships between it and its environment, we call that its 'ecology'. This book introduces you to the ecologies of many Pokémon based on the descriptions of them found in the Pokédex. This innovative, highly illustrated new book introduces you...

An adventure in Singapore, family bonding, ongoing threats and... many ghosts. Josephine Eloise Thomas is off to Singapore to visit her best friend Harriet and meet her uncle, aunt and cousins for the first time. With the ghost of Louis XVII and her gorgeous boyfriend, Gabriel, accompanying her, it's bound to be the trip of a lifetime. When they encounter...

The ultimate guide to the beautiful game is back, bursting with new records from both men's and women's football/ soccer. All your favourite players are here, from today's superstars to the icons of tomorrow. · Whether you're a casual fan or a diehard ultra, this new edition has all the latest facts and stats you need to impress your friends...

Wolf Girl and the pack are on the hunt... underwater! Finding Gwen's mum after all this time will not be easy, but sometimes you have to dive deep to get to the bottom of an ocean of mysteries. How will Gwen decide who is ally and who is an enemy? Is her mum looking for her too – or could...

It's a normal day in The Woods - Monkey is flying a mechanical goose, Action Beaver is setting something on fire, and Bunny is trying to get some peace. UNTIL . . . the gang discover the Park Ranger has a secret file about each of them! Find out what the files reveal plus what our woodland friends would really...

The Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary 2 (He Papakupu Whakaahua 2) is a fun, easy-to-use resource for those wanting to discover, learn and use everyday words in te reo Maori. Beautifully illustrated to support comprehension and language retention, the visual cues are especially helpful for younger learners as they connect spoken and written kupu (words) with the colourful imagery....

Time is running out. Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him—if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragon’s all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end the war forever, make every dragon happy, perhaps even cast a very small spell so that everyone would like him... But the...

Disney Princess: Mystery Colouring Vol 2. (Colour by Numbers) offers a visual tour through the worlds of the Disney Princesses, including Ariel, Rapunzel, Moana, and more... with a twist. The character featured on each page is a mystery until you colour them in! Watch your favourite royal tales come to life on the page, one colour at a time, as...

This colouring book offers a visual tour through many of Disney's most beloved classics, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, and Alice in Wonderland... with a twist. The character featured on each page is a mystery until you colour them in! Watch your favourite timeless tales come to life on the...

NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Dive back into the joyful world of Heartstopper with this full-colour book of mini-comics! Including two exclusive, brand-new stories from Alice Oseman, this is perfect for anyone who loves the bestselling graphic novels or the award-winning Netflix series. Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. This gorgeous full-colour hardback...

Celebrate the anniversary year of Jane Hissey's beloved BAFTA award-winning Old Bear and Friends series with this compilation of adventure tales featuring Old Bear and the rest of the gang! Featuring Jane Hissey's beautiful illustrations and cosy, heartfelt stories, this intricate compendium compiles five well-loved tales introducing new friends and celebrating the magic of working together and having fun. Also...

From the best-loved author of Pages & Co comes the thrilling third book in the Chronicles of Whetherwhy series. Twelve-year-old Aurora Green, known as Rory, enjoys a quiet life with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Saltgate — until she discovers an ability to see through powerful enchantments, and finds herself at the heart of a...

The first book in a brand new trilogy for 8+ readers, set in the world of the best-selling, award-winning The Café at the Edge of the Woods – perfect for fans of The Wild Robot, The Last Bear and The Hobbit. Everything is going wonderfully for Rene and Glumfoot at the Café at the Edge of the Woods until one...

From national treasure, Rob Brydon, comes a warm and witty picture book chronicling the adventures of Crumble the cat. From actor, comedian and writer Rob Brydon comes a warm and witty picture book chronicling the adventures of Crumble the cat. The Cat in the Cupboard's called Crumble. Crumble's the name of the cat. The cat in the cupboard, he lives...

Gorgeous gold-foiled hardback facsimile edition of Winnie-the-Pooh presented in a beautiful gold-foiled slipcase, showcasing E.H. Shepard’s original line art and A. A. Milne’s classic, timeless stories. Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026! Curl up with this special facsimile edition of A. A. Milne’s iconic first book of stories for children, Winnie-the-Pooh. This gold-foiled hardback edition has been reproduced with...

Dragon Girls roar out loud. Dragon Girls aren’t afraid to take up space. Dragon Girls are ready to set their world on fire! The Flower Dragons are back together and facing their fiercest test yet! Layla the Water Lily Dragon must lead her friends Charlotte the Rose Dragon and Selena the Sunflower Dragon in an epic quest to defeat the...

Gotta Catch 'Em All! Become the ultimate Pokémon Master with this exciting new head-to-head search and find book. Compete with your friends, or on your own, to find the hidden Pokémon in 18 action-packed scenes. Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Are you ready for the ultimate search and find challenge? Hidden throughout 18 scenes set in the vibrant Paldea region are...

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back with a brand new joke book. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Join your favourite comic characters, Mango & Brash, for the funniest joke book ever published. Bursting with rib-tickling puns and hilarious black-and-white illustrations, to make you laugh out loud. Collect all the books...

On a rainy day in the Hundred-Acre Wood, Owl asks his friends a riddle. They have so much fun trying to guess the answer that they decide to have a riddle contest! Who will win the prize by coming up with a riddle no-one can answer? Winnie the Pooh: The Great Riddle Contest is a 24-page storybook that tells a...

Meet Maui, the tricky, shapeshifting god from Disney's Moana and Moana 2, in this beautifully illustrated 24-page storybook! Celebrate everything that is special about Maui: his humour, shapeshifting powers, friendships and more! Featuring beautiful illustrations and funny moments from the films, this book is a must-have for Moana fans.

Minnie Mouse falls asleep doing chores and dreams she is transformed into "Minnierella". With the help of her Fairy Godmother, she heads to Prince Mickey’s Grand Ball, dances the night away, and races home before midnight.

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...

A world of richly-imagined wonder – Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most...

Deeply romantic, compulsive and edge-of-your-seat exciting: for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The One Dollar Horse. When American teenager, Morgan Taylor, arrives to spend the summer with her British cousins, all anyone knows is that an accident has left her scarred inside and out. But Morgan is hiding a secret she'll do anything to keep. Then the...

Discover how the determined young Italian raced from karting success to the Formula One grid, becoming a Mercedes driver and one of the most exciting young talents in motorsport. Packed with dramatic race action, fascinating facts, stats, quotes, and jokes, Antonelli Rules reveals the skill, determination, and raw speed behind Kimi's remarkable rise. Follow his journey as he wins championships...

School Bus Graveyard, Volume 2 is the fast-paced "kids-on-bikes" WebToon thriller perfect for fans of Five Nights at Freddy’s and Stranger Things aged 13+. High school was already hard enough—now it’s cursed! Ashlyn and her classmates are trapped. Night after night, as darkness descends, the sky turns red and they’re forced to fight for their lives against the shadowy, murderous...

Look back on an epic 2025-26 season with this special bumper edition of the superstar series. Packed with facts, stats and stories so you can choose your Football GOAT of the Year! Written by Matt Oldfield, the multi-million bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, ex-professional player. It's a tough competition – are you ready...

Hartigan Browne might be Britain's greatest detective, but he's embarking on a global mission to solve cases all over the world. You'll need your detective skills to discover: What is suspicious about the wildlife tour Safari So Good? Has Filip van Dolphin been falsely accused of banana boat theft? What has been returned to Egypt's Great Pyramid? As you travel...

In a rugged northern village, there lived a brave Viking warrior named Gunnar. Deep down, Gunnar had a secret: He felt something was missing from his life. During a voyage to a southern town, Gunnar's destiny took a turn when he smelled a delicious aroma coming from an empty cabin. Inside, he discovered a wonderful treat that completely overwhelmed him:...

Discover a world of fascinating facts and stats about the beautiful game. Dive in and deepen your knowledge! World of Football by Clive Gifford offers an engaging exploration into the captivating universe of football. This book provides an extensive collection of information that caters to both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're keen to learn about the legendary players who...

Packed with activities, stickers, and fun race facts, F1 fans will not want to miss this! Design your dream race cars, match stickers to iconic circuits, and create your ultimate race track with the 100% official F1 Activity Book. Packed with activities – complete sticker puzzles of F1 cars, follow the track to discover who's won the championship, test your...

Join Bluey to search for the best thing to buy at the markets with her tooth fairy money. What will she choose? When Bluey gets five dollarbucks from the tooth fairy, the markets are the perfect place to spend her money. Indy helps her search for the best thing to spend it on. Will it be a ride on Buttermilk...

Can Jessica save Elizabeth from falling in with the wrong crowd when her twin is determined to make friends with the most unpopular girl in school?! Sophia Rizzo is the best writer in school, and Elizabeth knows she'd be perfect to write the new Sweet Valley Middle School play! The one problem? There are rumours about Sophia, and Jessica is...

Where’s The Capybara?: A Search-and-Find Adventure by Pablo Gallego invites readers to join the current animal sensation, the capybaras, as they embark on a joyous world tour. Six adorable capybaras are ready to explore! Meet Coco, Calvin, Carlo, Cristi, Cassi, and Clarence — the best of friends who love to make new acquaintances. Starting their adventure in South America, these...

A deluxe hardcover edition of the first Pokémon Adventures manga arc featuring exclusive gold finishes and gilded edges! Join Red as he competes with his rival Blue, travels through dangerous zones, battles Gym Leaders for badges, and discovers the secrets of the Pokémon! Red doesn’t just want to train Pokémon—he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem...

The second in a funny and empowering picture book series about finding your confidence, starring the internet’s favourite animal – the capybara. It’s Capybara showtime . . . Put your hands together for fashion fever! Capybara Colin is backstage, getting ready for the fashion show! He tries on costumes, hats and wigs – and rocks the finest Capybara couture. But...

The Roman Riddle by Russell Punter is an engaging interactive adventure that transports readers to Ancient Rome alongside Jade and Jack. When Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient Rome, they become entangled in a plot to overthrow the Emperor. They will need your help to foil the conspirators. Join them as you read the story and solve...

The adventure is just beginning… A beautiful hardback gift edition of The Magician’s Nephew, the first book in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress...

From the New York Times bestselling author of If You Could See the Sun comes a heartbreaking story of loss, love, and life about a girl who loses her boyfriend but finds a second chance in an alternate universe. Would you love every version of me? Would you love me in every life? Sylvia had her whole life scripted: a...

A stunning book that combines reference and carefully retold myths and legends. Enter a world of gods and spirits, heroes and adventures. Stories, fables and mythology from around the world are accompanied by fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations, making this a timeless collection for children to treasure. A detailed history of world mythology is told in easy-to-read bulleted facts, with...

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love puzzling your way through this epic adventure! Complete the puzzles and follow the story! You and Noor set out on a mission to find a dried ghast, but with danger around every corner of the Nether, surviving won't be straightforward! Can you use your puzzle skills to survive long enough to track...

Join Miffy as she plays peekaboo with favourite animals in this interactive board book with die-cuts.

Follow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the eighth instalment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad. Copy cats on the loose! Squash and Ginny are ready for max relaxation with snacks, sightseeing, and their cloud-dog pal,...

This ABC trace and learn board book features characters and images from the world of Disney Pixar’s Cars movies. Die cut letters throughout guide readers to trace with their fingers to practise each letter of the alphabet.

Pooh and his friends want to surprise Owl for his birthday by reading him a story. But first, they need to learn how to read!

Christopher Robin and his friends play a game of hide-and-seek. Pooh is chosen to be It and searches all through the Hundred Acre Wood, but he can't find any of his friends! Will Pooh be able to find them in time?

Doctor Doom is determined to make entire worlds collide! The Avengers are racing to find him before he unleashes even more chaos. Can you help Earth’s Mightiest Heroes track him down and stop his evil plan before it’s too late?

Nani has a surprise for Lilo and Stitch: a camping trip! Join the fun as Stitch and his 'ohana learn about hiking, setting up a campsite, roasting marshmallows and more.

Dive into the amazing world of Sonic and all his friends! Join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic’s world in this classic odd-couple team-up adventure! Tangle the Lemur’s got a problem: there’s not enough action in her life! Whisper the Wolf’s also got a problem: she’s hunting down an incredibly dangerous enemy named Sonic the Hedgehog! Can...

Noot noot! Reading has never been as fun as it is with Pingu! The seven board books in this little library make the perfect introduction to reading. Little ones will grow their vocabularies and improve their motor skills, all while enjoying short and sweet tales about everyone’s favourite penguin... Pingu!

Let your sparkle shine with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends in this Disney Fairies: Ultimate Colouring Book. Anything is possible with a little pixie dust! This is a 64-page Disney Fairies: Ultimate Colouring Book.

After Mater and Lightning McQueen hear a mysterious sound one night, they decide to investigate. But when they can’t figure out where it’s coming from, Radiator Springs suddenly becomes very spooky!

Celebrate your first day of school with these Disney friends! As you get ready to pack your bag, prepare your lunch and meet new friends, share All My Love on Your First Day: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Disney) with the people who support you on this special journey! Who will be hiding under each flap?

Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset, and live life with confidence. Written with emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, Mind Fuel for Young Explorers offers you practical ways to increase your resilience, combat stress, and learn more about yourself. Brilliantly illustrated throughout and including...

A beautiful deluxe edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, perfect for Roald Dahl superfans. A special deluxe hardback edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, perfect for Roald Dahl fans old and new. Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment. Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary...

This special edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway features an exclusive cover image from the full-colour, 3D animated movie streaming on Disney+ this holiday season. Adapted from the twelfth installment of Jeff Kinney's worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the new animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway....

From bestselling children's author and broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed adventure. Toto the Ninja Cat and the Football Fiasco features Toto and her brothers, Silver and Socks, who LOVE football and support a team called Ratborough FC. But on the eve of their biggest match of the season, Ratborough's star striker is kidnapped! Toto and her gang must use...

Head back to the 1990s with this illustrated Little Golden Book that explores the big toys, TV shows, movies, music, people, and events of the decade. In the '90s, things weren't just cool, they were fly, phat, and fresh! It was the decade that brought us Beanie Babies, Tamagotchis, grunge bands, and a cloned sheep named Dolly. Rollerbladers were everywhere,...

A stunning slipcased collector’s edition of the beloved children’s classic – the perfect gift to treasure and share. In the nursery, only the toys that are old and wise truly understand what it means to be Real. The Velveteen Rabbit, a newcomer, asks one of the most knowledgeable toys, the Skin Horse, what being Real means. And so begins the...

Every night at bedtime, millions of children – pyjamas on, teeth reluctantly brushed – curl up to read or listen to a Donaldson story. – Guardian Perfect for bedtime reading and early independent reading, these five short and highly illustrated stories by Julia Donaldson, the UK’s no.1 bestselling author of all time, will enchant and delight young readers. Adventure together...

The final book in the best-loved illustrated adventure series created by Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins, Dave Hartley and Serena Geddes! I'm Pat Cummins and I love playing cricket. I love it so much that I sleep with my bat! It's a dream come true. We're in England, representing Australia and playing at Lord's Cricket Ground. But terrible things are...

Help young children navigate emotions and find peace through prayer with this comforting guide written and illustrated by Jennifer Tucker, bestselling author and artist. When big feelings flare up, breath prayers prompt kids to self-regulate as they take a deep breath and recite simple prayers of love and encouragement. Perfect for moments of worry, sadness, joy, or anger, Breath as...

Get to know the lovable woolly mammoth from the outside in with this interactive, layered die-cut book. Inside Out Woolly Mammoth takes kids on an exciting prehistoric journey to explore this incredible extinct mammal and the world it lived in. A layered 3D model of a woolly mammoth anchors each section, giving young readers a unique look at its anatomy,...

The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back for another adventure in the Nottingham Children's Book Award winning series! Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns to Ride a Bike follows Bert, who is certain he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they both...

With a wise and wonderful quote for every day of the year, Tomorrow Bright Before Us is the perfect gift book for creative young minds. Discover brilliant words on every subject, from the beloved voices of inspirational writers, thinkers, scientists, leaders, artists, and activists, combined with Victoria Ball's evocative illustrations of warmth, joy, and hope. This is truly a collection...

A flamboyantly fun illustrated series set on a cruise ship for animals, perfect for 6+ readers! It's Bella's first day onboard as Captain of the Sunshine! Bella was always going to follow in the same seafaring footsteps as her Aunt Bertha the walrus, but commanding a legendary cruise ship like the Sunshine is no easy task. It's no ordinary ship...

The brilliant Bear, lovable hero of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear Who Stared, is back. This time he leaves his familiar forest and sets off on... HOLIDAY! Expertly brought to life by author-illustrator Duncan Beedie. Do you ever get the feeling that every day and everything is... well, the SAME?! Bear does. Luckily, Bear's wise friend, Frog,...

A second hilarious - and horrifying - activity book from Adam Kay, perfect for Halloween gifting!     The multi-million bestselling Adam (Spoo-)Kay presents the funniest, goriest, and most terrifying activity book of all time!Inspired by the blood-spattered, gut-spilling, skull-drilling history of medicine, Kay’s Gruesome Games is packed to the (cauldron’s) brim with petrifying puzzles, bloodthirsty brainteasers, and eerie experiments. Featuring more...

A gorgeous clothbound edition of Matilda, part of a collection of Roald Dahl's iconic titles. Discover The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection, a stunning hardback collection of Roald Dahl's most beloved titles. 'There is some kind of magic in you somewhere.' Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind. But her parents have decided she's just a nuisance who wastes...

Bluey: For Real Life – Colour in with Bluey and Bingo! This is the perfect format for Bluey fans of all ages to celebrate hilarious, cute, and cosy moments with the Heelers and their friends. The perfect gift for every Bluey fan, whether kid or adult. Get colouring with Bluey and Bingo, and enjoy these delightful moments. This fantastic new...

Celebrate Christmas and learn about the nativity story with The Nativity Sticker Activity Book. Little ones can join in with the story, as Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, the shining star appears above the stable, the kind shepherds come to visit, and much more. With over 400 stickers for plenty of fun, including shiny foil stickers, this book is...

Livies, listen up! This is the perfect book for you! Discover the incredible journey of your favourite music icon: Let's Meet... Olivia! Through this vibrant and colourful storybook, explore Olivia Rodrigo's path from her early acting days to becoming a pop sensation! Are you Olivia's biggest fan? Test your knowledge by finding the Easter eggs tucked away on every page!...

Hey Arianators! Dive into the enchanting world of Ariana Grande with this dazzling book all about your favourite superstar! This delightful picture book takes you on a captivating journey from Ariana's early days on the stage to her legendary moments as a pop sensation and actress who mesmerises audiences like no other. The vibrant pages are filled with stories of...

Why We Kneel, How We Rise: Children's Edition, by sporting legend Michael Holding, is a black-and-white illustrated children’s adaptation of the incredibly important original that won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize in 2021. This essential adaptation takes kids through the history of racism and provides them with tools to positively affect the future. Featuring profiles of...

Pugsley from the hit series Wednesday electrifies in his very own Little Golden Book! Wednesday Addams' return to Nevermore Academy in her second year wouldn't be the same without her little brother, Pugsley! Coming into his own powers at a school for Outcasts isn't for the faint of heart, but all Pugsley wants is to find a friend. Will he...

The complete series of Pokémon: Sun & Moon in a collector’s box set! Sun dreams of money. Moon dreams of scientific discoveries. When their paths cross with Team Skull, both their plans go awry… The excitement continues. Complete your Pokémon manga collection! All your favourite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!...

An appealing, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners. Discover a beautiful, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners. Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to stargazing: from constellations, to shooting stars, to the Moon and the planets. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how...

The third volume of the continuing adventures of Everett & Naomi, where the stakes are higher, the obstacles more dangerous and the secrets revealed more shocking. The next chapter in the continuing adventures of Everett and Naomi may be their most difficult yet. The world is at the brink of all-out war and each warring faction seems to believe that...