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Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, Sport and Film examines the social, cultural, historical and ideological significance of representations of sport in film around the world. It is an ess

A feel-good tale of new friendships and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author of An Ideal Husband

A funny and reassuring story about the importance of listening and being a good friend. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside and the illustrator of Ten Minutes to Bed. Now in a chunky board book edition.Little Chattysaurus LOVES to chitter chatter. He wants to tell EVERYONE how to build a den, how to play hide-and-seek AND his thoughts on having picnics. There is a LOT to say. But when going on adventures into the woods, there is often a lot to listen to as well - and some of it is VERY helpful! The perfect picture book to help children learn the benefits of listening. For every Chattysaurus - large or small.Check out the other books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe Wobblysaurus

You're off to the farm and YOU CHOOSE what happens - what kind of wellies will you wear? How will you travel around the farm? Which animals would you most like to meet? The perfect book for toddlers who are eager to explore - with an ingenious lift-the-flap ending. With satisfying rhyming text from Pippa Goodhart and vivid illustrations from Nick Sharratt, this is a joyful and accessible introduction to You Choose for younger readers. Discover other You Choose adventures:You ChooseYou Choose Your Dreams You Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose ChristmasYou Choose Bedtime

The fourth edition of Social Injustice and Public Health, a completely updated edition of the classic text, is a comprehensive, evidence-based resource for understanding and addressing the profound impacts of social injustice on public health. In 31 chapters written by experts in public health, human rights, medicine, nursing, law, and social science, this highly readable book documents the adverse effects of social injustice on specific populations and specific aspects of public health. The book is divided into four parts. Part I explores the nature of social injustice and its adverse effects on public health. Part II describes how social injustice affects the health of specific population groups: socioeconomically disadvantaged people, people of color, women, children, older people, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, incarcerated people, people experiencing homelessness, and forced migrants. Part III addresses how social injustice affects specific aspects of public health: medic

The secret to happiness is closer than you think... The truth is that everything we need is already inside us, we just need to unlock it. In It Starts With You, Lorena Bernal guides you on this transformative journey towards self-love, peace, and joy. With invaluable insights and practical takeaways, you'll discover how to find self-acceptance, trust your intuition and gain the purpose and peace you deserve. This book is a treasure trove of tools designed to help you: - Reclaim your power: Embrace your unique gifts and strengths.- Cultivate self-love: Nurture your inner beauty and worthiness.- Connect with your higher self: Tap into your intuition and spiritual wisdom.- Build meaningful relationships: Foster love and compassion in your life. Creating a beautiful, love-filled life starts with you - and it begins right here.

AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK'One of those rare books that once you've finished, comes with you for life' RACHEL JOYCE'A moving book ... I was enraptured by it' PHILIPPA PERRY'Readers, you will shed tears and talk long into the night about this book' ANDREW SEAN GREER'A heartbreaking novel that actually made me happy' MEG WOLITZER

Harley is in her Heartbreak Era ... but what if romance isn't finished with her yet? Harley and Freddie have been a couple forever – they’ve applied to the same university and even picked out their future children’s names. So when Freddie breaks up with her on their four-year anniversary, Harley is blindsided.She's devoted lunchbreaks, holidays - her entire life! - to Freddie. What is she meant to do now? Harley discovers her college’s heartbreak club, where she meets cute-if-slightly-chaotic fellow dumpee Seth. But as the past and present start to collide, Harley has a big decision on her hands.Whose Heartbreak Era is this? Praise for Red Flags: “A well-observed romp underpinned by good advice.” – Sunday Times “A romantic comedy with substance.” – Irish Times “adorable and hilarious” – Beth Reekles

Adopted brothers Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly are back - this time facing a legendary slug pirate and his cursed booty! Third in the hilarious, highly illustrated black-and-white series for readers aged 6+ by David O'Connell. Dribble has a new invention: a Bubbler (made from superpowered midge farts), perfect for making fizzy drinks. Cool Nat promises to trial the invention in Grottibottigan's Juice Bar if the bros fetch him some seaweed from Bogbrush-on-Sea...But the treacherous pirate Captain Slugbeard is rumoured to have buried his treasure on the very beach they're going to. And he's placed a terrible curse of bad luck upon anyone who tries to nab his loot. At their hotel, the bros run into the naughty Dung Heap Gang, who are keen to sniff out the treasure.With the help of Dribble's latest invention, can Dribble and Dash beat the beetles and escape the curse. or will they fall into the clutches of pirates? And will Prudence the prawn - creepie crawlie of the sea - and Big

ALAN IS KING OF THE UNIVERSE. Well, not yet. But he WILL be.Join Alan and Fido on more hilarious adventures as they try to take over the universe - as long as they''re home in time for tea, of course.This two-colour graphic novel series for 7+ readers will have kids and their grown-ups rolling around the floor with laughter. Suitable for newly independent readers.

在奇怪到不行的小鎮 Chicken Hill，日常從來不普通。寵物會說話，青蛙統治著神祕的水下帝國，外星入侵隨時可能發生。本書以全彩漫畫形式，一次收錄三則故事，節奏明快，笑點密集，推薦給喜歡 Dog Man、Bunny vs Monkey 的讀者。主角 Ferdy 是熱愛發明的科技小天才，卻總把自己捲進麻煩；身邊有愛放屁又自戀的巴哥犬 Gripper，還有永遠睡不飽的貓咪 Tink。無論是對抗殭屍仙人掌，還是阻止陰謀論複製貓參選，三人總在混亂中找到方法。當你以為已經夠離奇，事情總會更誇張一步。本書獲得多位童書創作者盛讚，Jim Smith 直呼「Proper funny cartooning」。畫面活潑、角色鮮明，讓閱讀像看動畫般流暢。‘Proper funny cartooning - I love it’ – Jim Smith, Laugh Out Loud Book Award winning author of My Big Fat Poo DiaryWelcome to Chicken Hill: join Ferdy, Gripper and Tink as they investigate all things strange in their seriously weird town. Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Chicken Hill: Just your average, everyday, run-of-the-mill small town, where the pets can talk, the frogs rule over a secret underwater empire and you’re only ever one day away from an alien invasion.Chicken Hill is home to Ferdy, a tech wiz with a knack for invention and a habit of running into trouble. Always wi

From wormholes to bouncy pitches, this side-splitting wacky story will appeal to ages 7-11 and any football fans! When aliens mistake schoolboy Nick and his fellow misfits for the world’s greatest football players, they are whisked across the Milky Way to compete in an intergalactic football tournament against REAL ALIENS. The only problem? They are NOT the greatest football players on Earth – they’re the WORST! But if they want to go home, they’ll have to lace up their boots and try to actually score a goal . .. The debut novel from the 2024 Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition shortlistee, Alan Joyce. This intergalactic story, with themes of friendship and team spirit, is the perfect underdog story.A fun and original football book just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

風靡全球的校園日記系列從這裡開始。Liz Pichon 筆下的 Tom Gates，以滿滿塗鴉、漫畫和碎碎念，寫下他在學校與生活中的大小事。本書推出十五週年紀念版，全新封面與加碼故事內容，讓老讀者重溫，也讓新讀者第一次認識這個愛找藉口、卻真誠可愛的男孩。Tom 是拖交作業的高手，狗咬、打翻水、閃電劈中……理由一籮筐。他好不容易因為〈CAMPING SUCKS〉拿下五個 merits，成績卻又開始走下坡。更糟的是，他還想在坐在隔壁的 Amy Porter 面前留下好印象。課本上老師 Mr Fullerton 的評語，和 Tom 的塗鴉交錯出一種真實又好笑的校園日常。本書榮獲 Roald Dahl Funny Prize，《The Guardian》盛讚「10 out of 10」，改編電視影集亦奪得 Scottish BAFTA。以日記形式呈現，節奏輕快，幽默自然，是孩子進入橋梁書閱讀的絕佳起點。An extra-special, super-good 15th anniversary edition of the book that started the Tom Gates phenomenon, with a brand new cover and bonus story content! "10 out of 10." The Guardian The first title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks & spilt water & lightning... Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.After gaining five merits for his CAMPING SUCKS holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill

Everyone's favourite classroom pet is unsqueakably thrilled to be in a NEW-NEW-NEW novel to celebrate his 20th anniversary!Humphrey is unsqueakably excited - a special guest is coming to Room 26! But when he sees who it is, he's SHOCKED-SHOCKED-SHOCKED. The guest is a big dog! And Mrs. Brisbane doesn't seem worried at all!Luckily, this dog is very gentle.His name is Happy, and he's come to help Humphrey's classmates with their reading. Then they hear about more dogs - a friendly one who can do tricks and sing, and a beloved pet who has gone missing. Of course everyone wants to help find her.Good thing Humphrey is so good at helping kids solve their problems. And he pawsitively loves to solve a mystery - even one involving a dog!With a fresh voice and an engaging hamster's-eye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, Betty G. Birney's Humphrey will elicit laughter and a new appreciation for classroom hamsters everywhere.

'A powerful and beautifully told novel about hidden secrets and the hunger to belong. I loved it' Clare Leslie Hall, author of BROKEN COUNTRYA BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICKA GOODREADS MOST ANTCIPATED BOOK OF 2026AS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOWFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve comes a sweeping story of one woman's dream in post-World War II Germany and the three lives it changes forever.In the smouldering ruins of post-war Germany, Ethel Gathers - an American woman longing for a child - spots a group of mixed-race children following a nun through the cobbled streets. Compelled by a force she can't explain, Ethel follows them and uncovers a hidden community of abandoned children, born to Black soldiers and German women.Determined to help, Ethel's actions set off a chain of events that will echo across generations.In 1948, Ozzie Philips volunteers for the U.S. Army. But in Occupied Germany, he finds that the racism he tried to escape has crossed the ocean with him.Then

'A powerful and beautifully told novel about hidden secrets and the hunger to belong. I loved it' Clare Leslie Hall, author of BROKEN COUNTRYA BBC RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICKA GOODREADS MOST ANTCIPATED BOOK OF 2026AS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOWFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve comes a sweeping story of one woman's dream in post-World War II Germany and the three lives it changes forever.In the smouldering ruins of post-war Germany, Ethel Gathers - an American woman longing for a child - spots a group of mixed-race children following a nun through the cobbled streets. Compelled by a force she can't explain, Ethel follows them and uncovers a hidden community of abandoned children, born to Black soldiers and German women.Determined to help, Ethel's actions set off a chain of events that will echo across generations.In 1948, Ozzie Philips volunteers for the U.S. Army. But in Occupied Germany, he finds that the racism he tried to escape has crossed the ocean with him.Then

本書主角是一顆——馬鈴薯？沒錯，Kid Potato 是個再普通不過的小孩，只是他剛好是一顆馬鈴薯！本書收錄五則短篇漫畫故事，節奏明快、笑點密集，從外星人入侵、機器人馬桶，到和邪惡勢力一起吃起司，情節荒謬又爆笑，頁頁插圖，閱讀無壓力。故事篇幅短小，非常適合剛建立閱讀自信的孩子、視覺型讀者，或是喜歡《Dog Man》與《Captain Underpants》風格的讀者。誇張搞怪中帶著友情與冒險元素，讓孩子一讀就停不下來。書末還附有趣味迷宮與創作活動，讓閱讀延伸成創意遊戲。這是一本會讓孩子讀完立刻再讀一次的爆笑漫畫讀本！🥔🤪💥🥔🤪💥 Meet Kid Potato! 🥔🤪💥🥔🤪💥He’s a totally regular kid . . .except he’s a potato.Join him and his friends in FIVE spud-tacularly funny, bite-size and utterly pointless adventures, perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Jamie Smart!Bursting with illustrations on every page, this series is ideal for visual kids, newly confident and reluctant readers, or kids (and adults) who love to LOL.Expect:👽 Alien invasions🚽 Robot toilets🧛 Eating cheese with the forces of evil🎳 Epic bowling battles🤯 Vanishing pets🎉 Awesome friendships??A snot maze AND a Draw Your Own activity in the back.Don’t believe this is the most HILARIOUS book ever? Check out these sMASHing reviews from ACTUAL kid readers and their parents:“Loved this book

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief.Horrid Henry loves to hate school, and he and his classmates are always getting up to mischief. Discover six of the best and funniest stories about Henry''s school days, including a run-in with a new teacher, some very creative writing and of course the dreaded case of nits . . .An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.This collection contains the following stories:- Horrid Henry''s New Teacher- Horrid Henry: Nits Nits Nits!- Horrid Henry: Underpants Panic- Horrid Henry''s Newspaper- Horrid Henry: Waking the Dead- Horrid Henry''s Autobiography

A heartwarming graphic novel memoir for middle grade readers – a special book about neurodiversity and acceptance. You might be wondering who I am and why my brother doesn’t seem to talk, puts his fingers in his ears and shakes his arms around…Gina’s little brother Rob is a huge fan of Vegemite and Disney movies, and he hates wearing shoes. He’s also non-verbal with severe autism.There’s a lot going on with Gina too: she starts high school, gets her first period, and her anxiety is making it tough to find new friends. Most people at school know her as the girl who doesn’t shave, but she strikes up a friendship with Callie, the only one who makes an effort with her. But when Rob’s meltdowns lead to him destroying Gina and Callie’s school project, Gina is worried that the friendship will never recover…This moving graphic novel explores Gina Chadderton’s experiences growing up with her younger brother Rob.It is a story of friendship, family and of love - and most of all, it is a story int

One child, two mothers and a past that won't let them go. A second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman on the Ledge. 'Fresh, original, utterly intriguing and so, so clever' ANDREA MARA, bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing'A clever, compelling rollercoaster ride of a book, never letting up until its final resolution' JENNIE GODFREY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things'Ruth Mancini has done it again.Smart, twisty and propulsive' HARRIET TYCE, bestselling author of Blood Orange-------All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. She’s suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past firmly behind her.Hope has everything: an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home in the countryside - and, finally, the baby she always longed for. Sam. Her beautiful boy.But Sam h

A glittering celebration.A world-famous artist.A fatal splash of blue.At the Royal Academy’s star-studded opening night honouring celebrated artist Max Bruce, London’s cultural elite gather beneath chandeliers and champagne flutes. The evening seems flawless—until it isn’t.As Max steps forward to address his admirers, a protester bursts from the crowd and sprays him with blue paint. Within moments, he collapses. The paint was laced with cyanide.It’s murder.All evidence appears to point directly at the protester. The case seems airtight. But when newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the defence, he quickly realises nothing is as straightforward as it seems. Was this a radical act of protest—or a carefully staged frame-up?Max Bruce was adored by many—but envied by more. Beneath the glamour of London’s art world lie rivalries, resentments and long-buried secrets. As Adam navigates the pressure of the courtroom and the weight of public opinion, he must untangle a web of ambitio

Discover a gripping story of friendship, secrets and dangerous truth from a startling debut talent. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Bad Sisters. 'Clear your diary before you start, because you won't want to put it down.' - FIVE-STAR Review'5 star knockout - sharp, addictive, and dripping with dark humour.' - FIVE-STAR ReviewGood friends keep your secrets.Best friends bury them for you. Sophia, Safa, Ella, Ajola and Caoimhe have always stuck together. Birthdays, weddings, children…So when they find Sophia’s husband dead on the living room floor – and find themselves framed for his murder – the answer is obvious.Stick together once more and bury his body. And it seems they’ve got away with it, until Sophia receives a chilling text . .. I know where you buried your husband. They promised to protect each other.But a secret this deadly might change everything. ***Readers love I Know Where You Buried Your Husband***'Totally hooked from page one.' - FIVE-STAR Review'A remarkable new au

'A pure action horror movie set-up, a life-or-death moral dilemma and a terrific, devious twist... I could hardly look away' GILLY MACMILLAN, AUTHOR OF THE BURNING LIBRARYOne week to escapeHigh in the mountains, a sudden rockslide traps ten hikers in an abandoned bunker, nicknamed 'The Ark'. Then it starts to flood.One person will be sacrificedThere is only one chance of survival - in order for the rest of them to escape, someone must be left behind.But one of them has other plansAs they struggle to decide who to abandon, the group is torn apart by a brutal murder.And it won't be the last.Can they unmask the murderer and reach safety before the water rises? Or will The Ark become their tomb?

A brand-new celeb x fan fake dating romance, perfect for fans of Lauren Asher and Elsie Silver.What do you get when a celebrity and a fan meet on a dating app?Meet Jessy and Patrick.All Jessy wants is to figure out what to do with her life. She hates her job, lives in a crappy London apartment and her love life is non-existent. . .That is until her twin sister begs her to join her newly launched dating app, Butterflies.Lead singer and front man of These Exiles, Patrick just wants a break after coming off tour. But when he’s mistakenly arrested, his record label insists on doing damage control. Their latest scheme? Getting Patrick on the dating apps and into a relationship.When Jessy and Patrick match on Butterflies, neither plan to actually meet. . . but then they literally bump into each other and chaos ensues. With their faces plastered all over the internet, and Patrick’s record label jumping on the publicity, the two find themselves unexpectedly ‘dating.’Can they keep up the farce

The must-have book for mixed-raced children, by Emma Slade Edmondson, co-host of the award-winningMixed Uppodcast.The must-have book for mixed-raced children - discover the joy of being wholly yourself withMixed: Explore and Celebrate Your Mixed Identity.Join Emma Slade Edmondson, co-host of the award-winningMixed Uppodcast, as she guides young readers to be their truest selves.InMixed, Emma shows kids how to:- Celebrate what it means to be YOU- Explore connections to all parts of your heritage- Discover the history of mixed-race people across the world- Talk to people about what being mixed-race means to youFeaturing inspirational letters by mixed-race people from a range of cultural backgrounds and filled with practical advice and engaging activities, this is the essential guide for mixed-race children and their families to explore the different parts of their heritage.With contributions from inspirational mixed-race people such as Dean Atta, Jessie Mei Li and Ashleigh Plumptre,Mixed

From Liz Pichon, the creator of the multimillion copy global bestseller Tom Gates, comes a hilarious full colour series.Meet the Mubblesis the first in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates.‘I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!’ – Ellie‘I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!’ – HugoWelcome to the Isle of Smile! Come on in and meet the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Bash, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?This time, it's a very odd . . . ball? The Mubbles aren't sure what to do with it — but one thing's for sure, the Mubbles definitely shouldn't press the button that says 'Don't Touch'!Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content,

Can they rewrite their ending for a second chance?Lara Francis has finally landed her big break. After years of bar jobs and awkward auditions, she's been cast in her dream role – the Hollywood adaptation of her favourite book.There's just one catch… her co-star.Avi Kumar is a global phenomenon. He's an action hero superstar and now he's taking the indie movie scene by storm too. But, he also happens to be the man who broke Lara's heart.On set, Lara is determined to prove that she's moved on and won't let anything, or anyone, keep her from the role of a lifetime. But when this leads to the Director encouraging them to work on their chemistry, Lara's walls start to crumble. She'll do anything to make sure they don't fall.In front of the camera, they're investigating a murder. Behind the scenes, it's starting to look a lot more like a romance...If you love...Slow burnForced proximitySecond chanceWorkplaceThe acting world... you're going to love Off Script.Readers love Bianca Gillam...'Bi

Welcome to Ladybird Lane – where there’s lots to explore behind every door. Help Lottie the puppy learn to use the potty in this sweet lift-the-flap story.On Ladybird Lane, someone's got a bare botty.It's a little puppy - her name is Lottie.Lottie has lost her nappy but this little pup has had enough of soggy nappies and is excited to try on her big pup pants. Join in by lifting the flaps to help Lottie every step of the way as she learns to use her potty. There will be some little accidents along the way, but her friends are learning too and maybe, one day, she'll even be able to use the grown-up loo!Readers will also enjoy looking out for Dotty the helpful ladybird who is hiding on every spread, ready to help Lottie through all the stages of potty training.Also available:Ladybird Lane: Stanley's BedtimeLadybird Lane: Poppy's Party

'Nesbo deserves to be crowned the king of all crime thriller writers' Sunday Express'Hooks you in immediately' Independent'Twisty' SunThe hunt is on to catch an unstoppable killer. When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air. But when the shooter strikes again, maverick detective Bob Oz is called in to crack the case.He does not think this victim will be the last. As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes.Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself. Wolf Hour is a gritty thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger. Looking for another thrilling Jo Nesbo fix? Blood Ties is available now! READERS LOVE WOLF HOUR:‘Twists and turns told as only Jo Nesbo could do’‘Relentless pace, great

Arthur C. Clarke winner andSunday Timesbestseller returns to a world steeped in magic—and the Tyrant Philosophers' campaign to bring reason, logic and “perfection” to it.Eres Ffenegh—“the City on the Back of a Crab”—is the next state slated for conquest by the Palleseen, but its citizens won’t give up sovereignty easily, and the siege has now dragged into the harsh Eresi winter. The defenders—both locals and Pal renegades, hold an easy alliance against the enemy at the gates, while the Pal army is constantly looking over its shoulder for the next self-destructive dictate of their government back home.Within the city, Devil Jack is the apprentice to the notorious conjurer and bawd known as the Widow, a good man driven to bargaining with hell to get back what he’s lost. Meanwhile Kiffel ea Leachan is the city’s champion, a child of privilege who’s just lost everything to the invaders. We follow the ups and downs of both as they try to survive the siege and make their own destinies in a w

The must-have guide for navigating daily life with a chronic illness. Learn how to feel more confident as you move through the world.Life with a chronic illness can be tough. From making difficult decisions about how to manage your energy (or spoons) each day, to the isolation that comes from finding ‘easy’ tasks (such as taking a shower) nearly impossible, daily life can be exhausting. Many of us spoonies would like to manage life better, but don’t have the energy—or experience—to know where to start. No -one is ever taught how to live with an illness, after all. Spoonie Jodie K Ranu gets it, and she’s here to help.The Spoonie Survival Guideis your one-stop resource with everything you need to help you achieve the best quality of life possible, whatever your energy levels. Organised into four clear sections—physical health, mental health, financial health and lifestyle—Jodie breaks down how each area of our life can change with chronic illness, and what we can do about it. .Drawing on

An action-packed and super silly twist on children's all-time favourite nursery rhyme that will have little ones rolling around in laughter, hollering "E-I-E-I-O!"Old MacDonald's farm is falling apart! The piggies’ sty is sinking in the mud and it’s raining on the cows... Surely Old MacDonald won't move the animals to a nearby fancy hotel?The cows would order grass in the restaurant, the pigs would splash in the pool and the sheep would have a pillow-fight. It could all just be ...TOO MUCH FUN!From the author of Bunnies on the Bus comes another riotous picture book treasure all about happy farmayard chaos, with bright and punchy illustrations by Maria Karipidou.

“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesCosy, funny and with heaps of heart, this is a picture book story of first friendship from the beloved creator of the The Boy With Flowers in His Hair, winner of the Oscar's Book Prize, and a picture book prequel to the internationally successful young reader series. When Bear arrives at the Woody Woods for the first time, he is looking for a friend. But it seems like all the friends are already taken.But then he meets Bird, who is looking for something, too – the Puffy Fluffy Octopus Cloud! Bear decides to help her look for it and so begins an unexpected adventure... Will they ever find that octopus-shaped cloud? Perhaps they might find something even better?“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear a

For exasperated parents of sticky children comes a hilariously unexpected and surreal cautionary tale on cleanliness to get even the most reluctant kids excited about bath time. Mildred Honeyfur LOVES being sticky and REFUSES to have a bath. She sets off to find the stickiest things in the world – doughnuts, pond slime, toffees and glue – until she becomes a ball of stickiness, rolling through the town sticking to everything … and everyone! Stuck in the ULTIMATE sticky situation, will Mildred ever be stopped?Written by the winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year and the Queen's Knickers Award, Alastair Chisholm, with wildly imaginative pictures by Rikin Parekh, illustrator of Greg Jenner's Totally Chaotic History series.- Hilarious read-aloud chaos with a satisfyingly soapy ending. - Relatable themes: mess, consequence, saying sorry and starting fresh. - Adorable animal characters in a fun, detail-filled world.

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie. A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide. When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety.But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

When Jade and Jack get whisked back to Ancient Greece, they find themselves embarking on a quest for a mythical jewel. A host of monsters and other strange creatures stand in their way.This exciting adventure, featuring Jade, Jack and Leo the dog, is packed full of interactive puzzles and comic strips. Usborne Puzzle Adventures have been delighting young adventurers since 1984.

Celebrate the rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog with this 15th anniversary edition!"Give me your buns and your biscuits!Give me your chocolate eclairs!For I am the Rat of the highway,and the Rat Thief never shares!"Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel – he even steals his own horse's hay.Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?The shiny foil border on the cover makes this the perfect gift for little ones.This special anniversary edition includes exclusive bonus material – a letter from Julia Donaldson and original sketches from Axel Scheffler.A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, ‘The Highwayman’, from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator.Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every

★ 《Sunday Times》暢銷作家 Claire Douglas 經典懸疑再版★ 消失二十年的女孩，終於浮出真相★ 驚悚反轉魅力媲美 The Girl on the Train★ 小鎮祕密 × 過去幽靈 × 無法預測的結局二十年前，21歲的Sophie在海邊小鎮神祕失蹤，只留下碼頭上的一隻球鞋。她的好友Francesca一直被這段往事糾纏。當一具屍體被發現，她被迫回到故鄉追尋真相。然而，隨著過去的祕密逐漸浮現，她才發現揭開謎團的代價可能遠比想像中更可怕。一部節奏緊湊、反轉連連的心理驚悚小說。From the Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling author of The Wrong Sister and The New Neighbours comes an eye-catching reissue of one of her best loved novelsA TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WRONG SISTER AND THE NEW NEIGHBOURS. . .'A class act - she never ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR_________Twenty years ago21-year-old Sophie Collier vanishes one night.She leaves nothing behind but a trainer on the old pier -and a hole in the heart of her best friend Francesca.NowA body's been found.And Francesca's drawn back to the seaside

"Vibrant, achievable recipes that put plants front and centre." – Anna Jones"It’s what the future of veganism looks like, tasty food that will convert the most serious of plant sceptics. Bravo!" – Sophie Waplington, @sophsplantkitchen"Ian and Henry have done it again. Each delicious recipe is packed with tasty plant-based ingredients – proving that everyone can benefit from eating more plants!" – Dr Alan Desmond (Gut Health Doctor and Author)Fancy something good to eat? BOSH! makes it easy.MORE PLANTSis the result of nearly 10 years of writing world-renowned recipes from no.1 plant-based authors BOSH!Featuring more than90 vibrant plant-packed, high-fibre, and protein-rich recipes ready in 30 minutes. With super simpleone-pot recipesand a whole chapter on batch cooking,MORE PLANTSdelivers everything fromplant protein breakfaststodelicious family feastsandquick midweek dinners– every dish helps you reach the recommended goal of30 plant points a week, with ease.MORE PLANTSmeansMORE FLAVOU

"Jenna helps you prepare for trips that’ll work with your family and budget, and also with the understanding that no trip is perfect or without a few hiccups." – Giovanna Fletcher"I love Jenna's down-to-earth, approachable style – she makes family travel feel doable and exciting." – Anna Williamson___Jenna Carr, aka The Travel Mum, is on a mission: to help families travel more for less.When Jenna Carr became a mum, she refused to give up her love for travel, and has spent the last six years showing parents how to travel with kids effectively. Now, inYes, You Can Travel With Kids, Jenna is sharing everything she knows, including:How to plan cost-effective adventures, includingsetting a realistic budgetandfinding cheap flightsThe best destinations to consider, fromholidays abroadtostaycationsWays tokeep the kids entertainedfrom journey to destinationTips for travelling confidentlywith a bump, newborn, toddlersandbig kidsEasy-to-usepacking checklistsandbudget trackersFull of relatable ane