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A deeply satisfying and enjoyable novel about the life of one woman - a Chinese immigrant living in California - from a writer Jonathan Franzen has called 'a born storyteller'Joan Liang's life is a series of surprising developments: she never thought she would leave Taiwan (and for all places, California), nor did she expect her first marriage to implode - especially as quickly and spectacularly as it did. She definitely did not expect to fall in love with an older, wealthy American and become his fourth wife and mother to his youngest children. Through all this she asks herself the question familiar to so many of us: what are we living for? And are we ever truly satisfied?

★ 2025兒童圖像小說大獎得主！爆笑又暖心的超能力成長冒險★ 害羞男孩 × 獨角獸之力 × 暗黑勢力全面來襲★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》讀者進階首選如果有一天，你突然長出獨角獸角——而且還得拯救世界？布萊恩一直覺得自己和別人不太一樣。就算還沒長出獨角獸角，他的人生也夠怪了：會說話的瑪芬、被迫吞下冥界之王救好友，日常早就超出常理。當他收到一封「獨角獸限定睡衣派對」的神祕邀請時，他忍不住想——也許終於有人能理解他？然而，雲端城堡裡的華麗派對，真的只是單純的魔法聚會嗎？那些心裡揮之不去的不安，是單純的焦慮，還是更黑暗的力量正在逼近？色彩繽紛、笑點翻飛，卻同時溫柔描寫「與眾不同」的勇氣。《獨角少年》用獨角獸的光芒，照亮一段關於友情、自我認同與成為英雄的奇幻旅程。UNICORN BOY is a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.'One of the best comics I've read in a long time! Imaginative, thrilling, and with so many surprising twists, everyone should be reading Unicorn Boy!' - Jamie Smart, creator of BUNNY vs MONKEY on UNICORN BOYBrian always felt a bit different compared to other kids. Even before growing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF. So when

An honest, heartwarming glimpse behind the scenes at Southend Dog Training, where Adam Spivey and his team of dog-obsessed trainers have helped improve the lives of thousands of dogs, gaining more than 4 million followers along the way.From boisterous puppies to nervous rescues and stubborn seniors, each dog that crosses Adam''s path brings a unique challenge and story. Many arrive broken, some abandoned by other trainers as hopeless cases, yet Adam and his team refuse to give up.But this isn''t just a story about training dogs; it''s about the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions. It''s about heartbreak and redemption, failure and perseverance, and the profound lessons dogs teach us about resilience, love and forgiveness. Alongside these powerful stories, Adam reflects on his own journey - navigating the highs and lows of building a business from scratch, grappling with his own struggles with addiction, and finding solace and hope in the steadfast loyalty of the

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about baby farm animals and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! Explore farm life in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different farm scenes.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, wh

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about the home and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! It's bedtime in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different rooms in a house.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, which airs

Visit Grandad with Bluey and Bingo!Bluey and Bingo are visiting Grandad but instead of resting like he’s supposed to, he takes them on adventure into the bush. They run, hide and even canoe to escape a worried Mum. Can Mum catch them?“Aren’t you meant to be resting, Grandad?”“You have to catch me first!”Join the chase in this brilliant board book!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The WeekendBluey: Hide and SeekBluey: Granny MobileBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

★ 7天倒數生命極限，她要破解「自己的謀殺案」★ 《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》作者全新巔峰之作，全球現象級暢銷★ 緊張刺激×心碎餘韻，一讀就停不下來的終極翻轉她只剩7天可以活，卻要在期限內找出想殺她的人。當時間成為最殘酷的對手，每一個線索都可能是最後機會。本書以驚人設定與高速節奏，打造一場與死亡賽跑的極限推理——真相揭曉之際，也將徹底擊中你的心。The global phenomenon from the bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to MurderTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A roller coaster ride of page-turning suspense and knock-out twists!' FREIDA MCFADDEN'A thrilling, twisting, heartbreaker' CHRIS WHITAKER'An original and unique thriller’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS'All the pizzazz, poignancy, humour and ingenious plotting of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH--In seven days, Jet Mason will be dead . . .Jet has always been restless, never quite finishing anything. Later, she tells herself. She’s got time.Until one night, she is violently attacked.Doctors tell her she’s received a catastrophic brain injury. Inside a week, she’ll be dead.Suddenly, Jet has run out of time – and this is her last chance to see something

The second instalment in this fun paranormal graphic normal, perfect for middle grade fans of Emma Steinkellner and Victoria Jamieson.BCRD lives on!Mina is ready to roll...but her new team is nowhere to be found. After a summer skating around town looking in every dark corner for the Blood City Rollers, Mina and her other human teammate Swan are finally reunited with their squad at an abandoned asylum. It's old, creepy, and has a basement full of zombies...perfect.But if the asylum is going to be the new freaky forever home for the Vamps, they'll have to fight for it. A new team of outcast monsters are also looking for a new home, and the only solution to a turf war this bloodthirsty is a Sudden Death Scrimmage.Mina just wants to help her team win, but she can't help but feel like she still has to prove she belongs. And when the competition with Swan heats up, she'll have to learn that being a teammate isn't about being the best player...it's about being the best friend.

From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment.Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions. On this evolutionary journey, they developed ingenious strategies to disperse and extend their range, and increase their diversity.Plants have populated almost every part of Earth’s land surface – from tropical zones to cracks in city pavements – and have fundamentally shaped Earth's natural regions. Mapping the changing conditions and continents of the ancient world and the biomes of the modern one, Atlas of Botany explores how plants have overcome the challenges of survival, and how they have interacted with pollinators and people along the way.In the pages of this sumptuous botanical book, you will discover:A unique blend of i

Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animalsfeatures a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), children aged 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you’ll find:An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - per

★ 二戰歷史 × 女巫魔法 × 秘密任務的黑暗奇幻★ 《A Discovery of Witches》 × 《Her Majesty's Royal Coven》讀者必讀★ 納粹、祕法遺物與女巫抵抗組織的生死對決★ BookTok話題「女巫奇幻」新星作者首部小說1940年，二戰戰火蔓延歐洲，英國皇家女巫學院從陰影中現身，加入對抗納粹的祕密戰線。學徒女巫Lydia Polk奉命追尋傳說中的黑暗魔法書《Grimorium Bellum》，阻止它落入希特勒之手。在被占領的法國，她與抵抗軍與盟友並肩作戰，面對納粹女巫與古老魔法的威脅。一部融合歷史、奇幻與冒險的震撼首作。1940, and Hitler’s armies are storming across Europe. The future looks bleak. In Britain, the Royal Academy of Witches emerges from the shadows to help the war effort. Its mission - to find an ancient magic artefact that, were it to fall into Nazi hands, could help Hitler fulfil his twisted Aryan dream . . .'Prime Minister Churchill, the Witches of Britain are at your service . . .'1940, and war rages across Europe. The future looks bleak. But now, emerging from the shadows, the Royal Academy of Witches offers its help. And so it is tasked with finding an ancient artefact that, were it to fall into Nazi hands, would help Hitler fulfil his twisted Aryan dream . . .Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpress

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. It's night-time at the Botanical Gardens. Kitty and her cat crew are there to catch a glimpse of the new rare flowers exhibition.

The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard OsmanIt’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman-----Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA'The thing

The first book in a hilarious, fast-paced and super readable new fantasy adventure series from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic."Wonderfully inventive, brilliantly funny, warm-hearted and magical." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew DragonsWhat happens if the Chosen One doesn't want the job?When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there's been a mistake. She's nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun.If Tassie wants to dodge her destiny, she needs to find a new Chosen One - and fast! Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she embarks on a quest through magical lands in a race against the clock. Unfortunately, she's never been on time for anything...Prepare for dizzying dragon rides, sneaky elves and bad-tempered orcs, as Amy Sparkes combines the wit and eccentricity of Terry Pratchett's young fiction with the unlikely

Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!Use the stickers to dress the dolls as they build a sandcastle, go for a walk in shady woods, build a den and eat delicious ice creams to cool off on a sunny day.- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Over 200 stickers in every book!- With 10 scenes to complete- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene- Smaller format to fit into a purse or bag for activity on the go!- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal for ages 4+- 24 pages and 10 sticker pages of screen-free fun!

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover sea-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

An action-packed sticker book, perfect for young football players and fans of the game!A fun-filled sticker book packed full of sporty scenes and over 350 colourful stickers to complete the pictures. Scenes include at the training ground, getting ready for the match, a penalty shootout and at a victory parade. Includes blank football kit stickers for children to colour in with their own team strip.

A flap book that immerses young children in the world of football.What goes on behind the scenes in the world of football? This fun-filled flap book celebrates the world's most popular sport played by women, men, boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game, how footballs are made, and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run, visit a team's training ground, and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.

This entertaining book is full of dogs, cats and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as dog on a skateboard or a tap-dancing cat, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.

Look for a pirate parrot, a croc wearing socks, and a kangaroo carrying a cake. This lively book is packed with all kinds of animals to spot, match and count and there's a little white mouse hiding in every picture. Simple text and picture prompts direct specific searches and there are plenty of other delightful details to find and talk about.

For fans of My Dark Vanessa and Acts of Desperation, THE CRUSTACEAN is a Korean high schooler's response to Lolita'THE CRUSTACEAN isn't a novel, it's an obsession . . . I would kill and die for this book' ALISSA NUTTING, author of TAMPA'MY DARK VANESSA meets EARTHLINGS. A truly unique gut-punch of a read' Alice Slater, author of DEATH OF A BOOKSELLER"When I was 13 I knew nothing about anything.I only cared about love.And the older man, who I thought I fell in love with, never told me he was divorced.I made that up on my own."Chichirim is an ordinary, misunderstood, lonely schoolgirl. She's also in possession of a terrible secret.Her dad is worse than useless. And her mum spends all her days tattooing thick ugly eyebrows on old women.Her sister hates them so much she wishes they were dead.Chichirim does bad things at school. And still, no one cares.Until, one day, an older man picks her up on the side of the road.He tells her she is pretty.Her tells her what to do.Underneath her hard ou

YA犯罪推理 × 流行偶像 × 姊妹祕密 × 爆笑偵探搭檔。推薦給喜歡 Holly Jackson、Karen M. McManus、流行文化懸疑與青少年推理的讀者。The hotly-anticipated YA crime thriller debut from bestselling and award-winning author, Jennifer Pearson. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Ravena Guron. ​THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED YA CRIME THRILLER FROM AWARD-WINNING* AUTHOR, JENNIFER PEARSON______FAME CAN BE A KILLERGlobal superstar Blair Baker rises high above the stage for the opening number of her hometown show. The crowd erupts in applause. Then come the screams.For her sister, Stevie, Blair’s murder is more than a headline. And she will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.TRUST NO ONE. CATCH A KILLER. STAY ALIVE.*Think: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder for Swifties*Unputdownable, page turning and suspenseful, welcome to your new crime thriller obsession*Featuring a small-town setting, a dynamite teen detective duo and twists you won’t see coming*Perfect for fans of The Disappearance of Rachel Price and Five Survive by Holly Jackson, The Cousins by

"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesSelected as a BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature. "Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story.Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola DaviesFrom two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends. Beti lives in a little round ho

Enjoy a moment of tranquility as you paint sixteen mandalas, ranging from traditional (drawing inspiration from Chinese, Tibetan and Indian styles) to modern. 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 a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity- Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Every dinosaur thinks it's the loudest one of all... but which one is right? Find out the answer in this hilarious sound book. With boisterous rhyming text and funny illustrations, the chaos builds as each dinosaur tries to outdo the last one, until the surprise pop-up ending settles the argument!

You'd better not tickle that duck... because it might just quack if you do!Each time you tickle one of the soft patches in this book, you'll hear a sound effect. As well as the duck, there's a goose, a swan and an owl to tickle... until all the bird friends get together for a big dance to some toe-tapping music at the end!With over 30 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peek through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

This is a book for people who spend most of their time thinking about what to have for dinner. For people who communicate big feelings through food. And for people who know that a bowl of pasta is never really just a bowl of pasta.From crispy gnocchi with hot and sour tomatoes and grated halloumi to chubby ricotta basil dumplings, from spatchcocked chicken with pepper sauce to salty coconut granola, this is a book bursting with over fifty mouthwatering recipes for every occasion. Because in our real lives, we need all kinds of dinners. Food to keep our hands (and brain) busy, lap dinners for tired souls, batch cooks for busy days ahead and emergency treats, because sometimes we just need emergency treats.Weaving together recipes, memories, essays and Strong Feelings about supermarket cheddar, female friendship and food we eat when we're alone, But First, Dinner is Eleanor Steafel's hilarious and heartfelt manifesto on how to answer the dinner question - no matter what sort of day we ar

Perfect for fans of Sarah Hagger-Holt and Benjamin Dean, this is a fresh take on family and what it means to be true to yourself. Filled with heart, for every reader who doesn't feel seen.Hari is Ella's dad and was a sperm donor before she was born. She's fine with it, but she's not fine with the idea of sharing him with some other kid she's never met. With her mum working abroad and her best friend starting a different senior school, Ella's dealing with enough change already. Now this decision her dad made in his past is messing with her future and she's not happy.When Max ends up gatecrashing Ella's family weekend, things do not go to plan, and they are both pushed to the edge . in more ways than one.Will they stay stuck, or will they find a way to come together . and the path to their true selves?Also by Kristina Rahim:The Doughnut Club"Rahim weaves complex matters into a mystery with an absorbing plot, driven by its plucky, warm-hearted heroine" - The Telegraph"A poignant, joyful,

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree.I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . .From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-oldsCreated in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic GardenFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artworkEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging savannah-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the elephant, the zebra, the hippo or the lion? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

Baby is helping . . . so Daddy is cleaning! A funny and heart-warming day in the life of a loving father and child.This fun-loving baby loves helping with all Daddy's jobs. But the more chaos Baby causes with the laundry, the cooking and the gardening, the more cleaning there is for daddy! Luckily, there's a bubbly bath time and a snuggly story to look forward to at the end of a very long day.Witty concept that subverts gender stereotypes.Simple text with repeated refrain, just right for toddlers learning to talk.The perfect story to share on Father's Day.Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

An action-packed fairy tale adventure - perfect for football fans!Jack loves to hear the story of how his two dads met . . . It all begins when a football-mad boy is invited to play in a royal football match, but it will take a sprinkle of magic from his Hairy Squadfather and a special silver football boot to give this story its fairy tale ending.Fun and inventive reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale.Touching and surprising ending with an LGBTQ+ twistDan Taylor is the illustrator of Papa's Coming Home, written by Chasten Buttigieg - a New York Times Bestseller!Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

An action-packed fairy tale adventure - perfect for football fans!Jack loves to hear the story of how his two dads met . . . It all begins when a football-mad boy is invited to play in a royal football match, but it will take a sprinkle of magic from his Hairy Squadfather and a special silver football boot to give this story its fairy tale ending.Fun and inventive reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale.Touching and surprising ending with an LGBTQ+ twistDan Taylor is the illustrator of Papa's Coming Home, written by Chasten Buttigieg - a New York Times Bestseller!Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete.I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet.A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a father has for his children. Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy.With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.Collect more titles in this series:*When I Became Your Granny*When I Became Your Grandad*When I Became Your Mummy*When I Became Your Sister*When I Became Your BrotherEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just

A wildly original debut set in Belfast: full of the pain, joy and bad decisions arising from young friendship, grief and bad house shares.The International Bestseller'Hilarious and gut-wrenching' - Alice Slater, author ofDeath of a Bookseller'Think Dolly Alderton, but with the sharp edges of Eliza Clark' -IndependentIn a crumbling Belfast houseshare, three women are living for the weekend, their wild friendship the core of their lives.Maggie: navigating the twin perils of therapy and a situationship with an unavailable woman.Harley: careening from club to club, hookup to hookup, in a blurry quest for meaning.Róise: about to turn thirty, her crush on her boss the only reason she still turns up to work.But the three of them used to be four. And now, one year on from a tragic accident, Maggie, Róise and Harley still can’t face up to any of it: to the death of their best friend, adulthood, the future, and to each other.'Compulsively readable and brilliant on friendship and grief. I raced t

The ultimate sensory reading experience for babies and toddlers!A brand new series of sturdy board books from Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator behind the bestselling Peekaboo and Felt Flaps Where's Mr/Mrs? series.Meet five adorable little kittens and explore a different texture on every page in this touch-and-feel board book, with a soft felt flap finale! In This Little Kitten, you can meet a kitten with furry paws, a kitten with a fluffy tail, a kitten who likes to watch shiny fish and more. . .Also available: This Little Duckling, This Little Puppy, This Little Dinosaur, This Little Lion and This Little Bunny.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Baby is helping . . . so Daddy is cleaning! A funny and heart-warming day in the life of a loving father and child.This fun-loving baby loves helping with all Daddy's jobs. But the more chaos Baby causes with the laundry, the cooking and the gardening, the more cleaning there is for daddy! Luckily, there's a bubbly bath time and a snuggly story to look forward to at the end of a very long day.Witty concept that subverts gender stereotypes.Simple text with repeated refrain, just right for toddlers learning to talk.The perfect story to share on Father's Day.Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult momentsPRE-ORDER THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM BESTSELLING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND TIKTOK SENSATION DR JULIE, AUTHOR OFWHY HAS NOBODY TOLD ME THIS BEFORE?NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK'Absolutely extraordinary...I needed this book 30 years ago.'MEL ROBBINS, #1 bestselling author ofTHE LET THEM THEORY-------------------------------------------------------------------Feeling overwhelmed?Open when…stress takes over.Facing self-doubt?Open when…imposter syndrome strikes.Lost your direction?Open when…you need fresh motivation.--This is the book for life's twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated.Amust-have companionto Dr Julie's international bestsellerWhy Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health,Open When...is the book to turn to when youfind yourself in the eye of the storm.Within this book a

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree.I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . .From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.*Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-olds*Created in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden*Features breathtaking, collage-style artworkEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

Hot on the heels of Half Century, Baby! Fifty Years of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, authors David Parsons and Mads Bangs present a second collection of stunning photographs, beautiful profiles, evocative artworks and recollections from a host of Tomcat pilots and RIOs.The spectacular variable-geometry F-14 enjoyed the longest operational career of any US Navy fighter to date and notoriously still serves with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Navy Tomcats saw action over the Gulf of Sidra, over Lebanon, during Desert Storm, in Bosnia and later in Afghanistan and during Operation Iraqi Freedom.The last American F-14 combat mission took place on February 8, 2006, when two Tomcats dropped bombs over Iraq before landing on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and since then many have been scrapped - though a number survive today as museum and display pieces.As with volume 1, this new book presents unparalleled insights on one of the world's most famous, successful and beloved combat aircraft. Don't