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Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn't allowed one of her own! A series of funny animal adventures from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective.Praise for Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Problem:"Such a fun, joyous read... I adored it." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"The perfect book for every child who's ever begged for a pet." Louie Stowell, author of Loki"Spectacular." Sara Cox, BBC Radio 2 Book Club"Children will whizz through it... Superb!" BookTrustPia LOVES pets, but as she's not allowed one, she's decided to start her own PET CLUB to help her friends look after their animals.Disaster has struck, Pet Club might be shut down! And when Meena brags that her cat Flufferina will win every ribbon at the Summer Fair pet show, Pia decides it's time to fight back. With her auntie's guinea pig by her side, can she save Pet Club and win the show?And don't miss the official World Book Day 2026 book, Pia's Pet Club: Iguana Escape!

Bring the world of the jungle to life with the three different jigsaws and simple story in this enchanting book. The jigsaws have nine pieces each and are perfect for young children, who will also enjoy reading about the magic of the jungle in the atmospheric story.

The utterly addictive new YA thriller from the queen of twists, Kate Francis. For fans of The Traitors, Karen M. McManus and E. Lockhart.In the middle of the night, Liv Walker is kidnapped from her bedroom by two masked figures. As she's dragged into an unmarked van, she's met with an even more horrifying sight: her family are waving goodbye.Camp Smiling Skies is a wilderness therapy camp for "troubled teens". At least, that's what it says in the brochure. In truth, it's filled with dark secrets, cruel counsellors and no chance of escape.Things seem as bad as they can get...until, one by one, people start to die.Liv has already been betrayed by her family, but it seems like they're not the only traitors in her life.There's a murderer in the camp, and everyone's a suspect.Praise for CIRCLE OF LIARS:"Incredibly tense and beyond gripping." Ravena Guron, bestselling author of THIS BOOK KILLS"Fast paced, gripping and very, very twisty... This book is guaranteed to give you sleepless nights

From leafy rainforest mazes to spotting differences and completing dot-to-dots, children will enjoy all kinds of jungle animal-themed activities in this BIG activity book. There are also step-by-step animals to draw, pictures to colour and rainforest scenes to complete with the stickers provided. Eight sheets of press-out activities include stand-up animal figures, animal masks and a spiral snake dangler to make, a double-sided jigsaw puzzle to solve and dominoes games to play.

This sticker book is jam-packed with weird and wonderful reptiles, from cold-blooded hunters with lots of teeth and sleepy giants with scaly shells to sea-lizards that sneeze salt and real-life hatching dragons! With over a hundred stickers and added did-you-know facts for hours of screen-free fun.

Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing in this bumper activity book!Join the fairies as they organize a grand ball at the Fairy Queen's palace. Follow the fairies as they deliver the invitations, help the guests choose their outfits, decorate the palace and dance at the magnificent ball. Use the stickers to dress the dolls, decorate the magical scenes and enjoy the colouring and press-out fairy paraphernalia in this bumper sticker book.- A magical bumper activity book packed with fairies, fashion, and Sticker Dolly fun- Six press outs - for crafting paper activities- Over 100 sparkly stickers!- Features a charming fairy story - from sending invitations to dancing at the grand ball- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Encourages storytelling, creativity, and imaginative role-play- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal for ages 5+

Join a group of unicorn friends as they soar through a fluffy dreamland, explore an enchanted cavern, zoom into outer space and have lots more exciting adventures. With over 250 stickers of unicorns, flowers, stars, rainbows, fairies and more to add sparkly magic to every page.

Packed with diggers, cranes, tractors, trucks, bulldozers and other big vehicles, all driven by cast of fun animal characters, this delightful sticker book will keep young children entertained for hours. There are over 570 stickers to add to the busy scenes which include building sites, farms, docks and quarries.

Join a curious turtle on an exciting journey beneath the sea in this heart-warming story brought to life with ten twinkly lights. Timmy turtle has always been scared of the deep sea, until Angie the angler fish comes to play one day, and gives him a fun guided tour. Together they ride on a friendly dragonfish's back, meet some dancing, glowing jellyfish and have a disco in the deep dark sea, surrounded by twinkling starfish. Discover the magic of the deep sea with this gentle story about overcoming your fears.

From bunnies and bubble tea to clouds and cupcakes (and everything in between!), this book is bursting with cute pictures for you to colour. There are also step-by-step instructions so that you can increase the cuteness even further by drawing your own cute things.

When you add water to the black and white pictures in this book using the brush included, the world below the waves fills with beautiful colours. Once the water dries, the colour magically vanishes... so you can keep painting it and bringing the colours back. From clownfish and squid to sharks and whales, the sturdy board pages are always waiting for you to fill them with colour again.- Chunky board book with6 reusable double-page spreads-Just add waterto bring the black and white pictures magically to life- Let it dry and the colours disappear to enjoy itall over again- Idealmess-free, on the go activity- Suitable for age3 years and up

Little ones will be entertained for hours by this engaging magnet book. With 10 truck and digger magnets and 5 inviting scenes to explore, children can play over and over again. Choosing and placing the magnets encourages creativity and helps to develop fine motor skills. But most importantly... it's lots of fun!

Find out how to draw everything you've ever wanted to by following the simple steps in this inspirational follow-up to Usborne's best-selling Step-by-Step Drawing Book. Young children will feel a real sense of achievement as they master simple drawing skills to draw people, animals and objects. Each one has clear, illustrated instructions, and there's plenty of space on the same page to practise. A fun pastime for children (and adults!) of all ages.

Join Poppy and Sam for a noisy day on Apple Tree Farm in this irresistible touchy-feely sound book. Each time you press one of the soft patches, you'll hear one of Poppy and Sam's animal friends... and of course there's a little yellow duck to find in every picture too.

Welcome to the Cosy Cafe, where there's a busy day ahead. Help to unload the deliveries and then join Kitty in the kitchen, preparing delicious treats for all the hungry and thirsty customers. Elevenses, lunchtime rush, afternoon tea... there are lots of stickers to choose. And the fun isn't over yet. In the afternoon, everyone is invited to a tea party to celebrate the birthday of cafe regular, Granny Ted!- Perfect entertainment on the go- Build creativity, imagination and fine motor skills- Over 150 stickers to enjoy

Join Zoe on her magical adventures with the Fairy Unicorns as she and her best friend, Astra, work together to save Unicorn Island from danger.Packed full of irresistible pink and white illustrations, these fast-paced adventures are perfect for fans of Isadora Moon and Unicornia who are looking for longer stories.

Puzzles, games and write-in activities for the holidays.This colourful activity book is packed with holiday-themed puzzles, things to spot, drawing and colouring activities. Fill an aquarium with fish, spot the differences between hotels, complete a motorhome maze and much more. Answers to all the puzzles are at the back of the book.

When everything she wishes for starts coming true, Ayesha discovers what will really make her happy.A book about tween friendships, with a sprinkling of magic, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Ayesha can't wait for summer camp, it's going to be the best two weeks ever with her best friend Nikki. But Nikki's changed over the summer and things don't feel the same between them. When Ayesha overhears Nikki telling their roommates she's immature, Ayesha is embarrassed and wishes her life could be different.The next day Ayesha realizes everything she wishes for is coming true. Lie-in in the morning? Tick! Pizza for lunch? Tick! Nikki to be her best friend? Tick! Suddenly Nikki's hanging out with her again, and then Ayesha wishes for Nikki to get a part in the camp's musical, and now she's playing the lead role.But their friendship still isn't the same. Ayesha thinks she needs a part in the musical too, so she makes

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

It's back! Usborne's much-loved handbook that teaches YOU how to be a detective. Follow Detectives Diss and Datt and their team as they investigate all sorts of nefarious criminals and wrong-doers.A mix of step-by-step instructions and comic strips explains all the tricks detectives use to find clues at a crime scene, uncover evidence, follow a trail, interview suspects and witnesses, see through disguises and lies. Each example also features a story to show how the detectives use these skills, and there are all sorts of puzzles that readers can solve to see if they can identify crooks, spot strange goings on, and make sense of different clues.The characters and situations in the book are all made-up, and appropriate for kids age 8 and up to read about and enjoy. The tips and tricks are all safe to use in and around the home. But, do note, these tricks are all GENUINE detective skills, that would help any budding detective who might dream of becoming a crime-solving sleuth when they gr

A little girl encounters some last-minute nerves when she is almost ready to start school. Who will help make breakfast, walk the dog and keep grandpa company when she's not here? And what if she feels lonely being away from home? With good humour and a lot of patience, her grandparents help her see that school is the start of an exciting adventure that will open the world up for exploring, and enable her to make really good friends!

The utterly addictive new YA murder mystery thriller from Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the instant New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of ACE OF SPADES and WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE.MEET THE HEIRSOctavius the Maestro.Fola the Brain.Bilal the Olympian.Perdita the Artist.Romeo the Failure.FIVE PRODIGIESEveryone has heard of the Button heirs: the five genius children of infamous billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and trained under the "Button Method", they've had no choice but to be brilliant.ONE DEAD FATHERBut brilliance comes at a deadly price. Because at their father's tenth annual Prodigy Ball, Leontes Button is murdered.A MANSION FULL OF SUSPECTSAs long-buried secrets come to light, one thing is clear: everyone at the ball had reason to want him dead. After all, their father was especially good at making enemies...A rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money, The Heirs is The Inheritance Games meets Knives Out.

Join the princesses as they have all kinds of fun in their sparkly kingdom. Whether it's playing in the enchanted forest, dancing at the Blossom Ball, or stargazing from the castle turrets; there's so much to discover and talk about on every page.With dazzling ball gowns, glittering jewels and twinkling stars, children will love adding hundreds of stickers to the scenes. Perfect for keeping children entertained on rainy days or long journeys.

From noble knights and craggy castles to spirited steeds and bustling castle kitchens, this book gives a magic window into the long-lost era of chivalry. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain aquality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal forentertainment on-the-go- on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days-A cosy, mindful and calmingactivity-Discover morein Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

This beautifully illustrated flap book transports the reader back in time to the amazing world of the dinosaurs. From fearsome meat-eaters to giant herbivores, readers can lift the different flaps to discover the very different world these big beasts lived in. Discover the strange, feathery dinosaurs who lived in deserts, what a T.Rex had for lunch, the massive reptiles who soared in the sky and swam in the sea, before finding out why dinosaurs no longer live with us. Or do they...?

What kind of tree grows in the sea? How tall are the tallest trees? Which tree can change how its leaves taste? This lift-the-flap book holds the answers, along with masses of other amazing tree facts, and can tell you why we need trees - and why they need our help.Chapters in this book include:- Trees are amazing- Tree parts- Changing seasons- Tree homes- Tropical trees- Watery trees- Cold trees- Extraordinary trees- Trees are our friends- Plant a tree

Join the little red tractor as it works on the farm through the changing seasons.There are four tracks in this book for the wind-up tractor to drive around as it ploughs fields, sows seeds, feeds the animals, helps with the harvest, and clears away snow. The four tracks can also be taken out of the book and joined together to make one huge track for the tractor to trundle around.- Charming farm scenes- Includes facts about the tractors different jobs through the year- A perfect gift for little fans of big machines- Includes wind-up tractor

Build new cars in the factory, put speedy trains on the tracks and stick enormous planes on the runway in this exciting book. There are all sorts of vehicles to spot and talk about on every page. With over 450 stickers to add to the charmingly illustrated scenes.

Meet five appealing axolotls - cute little salamanders from Mexico - swimming through this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 80 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

Set off on an adventure around the world with this delightful picture atlas. Maps of all the continents are full of fascinating details for young explorers to talk about. Discover people and places, cultures and wildlife from around the world, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations.

This cheerful summer activity book is full of easy ideas to draw, paint and craft,as well as some simple picture puzzles.Great for entertaining young children during the holidays, it will provide hours ofscreen-free funand help them to develop theirhand-eye coordinationand concentration skills. Easy activities usingeveryday materialsinclude paper ice-cream cones, printed sandcastles and a paper plate sunflower.

From a noisy dawn chorus to a dark night, this sticker book takes you around the world discovering the incredible variety of birds that live there. Add bright, shimmering parrots and tiny hummingbirds to leafy, tropical trees, penguins and other seabirds to icy seas, and find out which birds are bigger than people. With over 150 stickers to add to lots of exciting scenes, this book will provide hours of entertainment, and lots of information too.

This book is bursting with simple, yet satisfying things for little children to make using everyday and recycled materials. From fairy wands to superhero jet packs, and pebble pals to sock snowmen, there are over 60 irresistible activities to enjoy. Each one is clearly explained and illustrated and includes a photo of the finished project.

An intriguing introduction to the medieval world and the people who lived back then.You'll never guess why knights were like superheroes, how to eat at a castle dinner, and what villagers did when someone stole a loaf of bread! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about the world a thousand years ago as you travel back in time to the Middle Ages.- Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and build their enthusiasm for history.- Perfect for fact-hungry kids to share with friends and family.- Includes a QR code with links to carefully chosen websites, where children can find out even more.

This scratch activity book is filled with magical mermaids and inviting patches to scratch, along with mermaid-themed colouring and puzzles.Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch away whole patches to reveal hidden details, or scratch lines and patterns to create your own designs.- Every scratch-able page is accompanied by a page of mermaid-themed colouring and picture puzzles for even more activity fun.- Easy and relaxing, with satisfying results guaranteed.- Double-ended wooden scraper tool included.

This entertaining write-in book will improve your memory without ever feeling like a chore. It's packed with helpful memory techniques and exciting challenges - from secret spy missions to restarting starships or escaping labyrinths. Write, draw and colour in your answers as you exercise your memory to make it stronger than ever. Along the way, you'll also learn more about your brain and how it remembers things, with tips on how to boost your brainpower. Perfect for ages 7+. With answers at the back of the book.

Meet the fairies at the bottom of the garden who open the flower petals and polish the shiny beetles. One is a very shy fairy, but does the prettiest sparkly magic of all. When all the fairies are glum about a rainy day, the little sparkly fairy makes all the raindrops and puddles twinkle and look pretty to cheer them up. Sparkly foil glitters like magic on every page, and each spread has a different touchy-feely element enriching the story with silky fairy dresses, bumpy dotty toadstools and shiny fairy rain boots!

Twenty all-new stories of summertime, full of adventure, fun and a generous pinch of magic. A mermaid who struggles with singing finds her true gift; an ice-cream seller finds a book of magical recipes; a boy decides to set a world record, any world record, to save his friends' kickabout space; and a family of vampires accidentally book a holiday to Rome. Beautifully descriptive language, pacy stories and lively illustrations make for a deliciously moreish collection, perfect for encouraging developing and newly-confident readers.

Get ready for the new school year with this engaging activity book. From grammar and punctuation to addition and subtraction, this handy book is full of fun activities and puzzles to refresh skills. Perfect preparation for going back to school. With over 50 activities and 4 pages of stickers.

An engaging, clear and fully updated introduction to a range of subjects for young children.A fact-packed introduction to a wide variety of topics, including History, Nature, How People Live and How Things Work. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams and plenty of illustrations. Engaging text and clear explanations of what can be complex subjects. Also includes amazing facts about animals, Earth and space, and detailed maps and flags of the world.Chapters in this book include:- Our World- Animals and plants- How your body works- History- How people live- Science- How things work- Space- Maps of the world- Flags of the world