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The fourth book in a hilarious, heart-warming series for children from Costa Award-winning author A.L. Kennedy, illustrated by celebrated cartoonist Gemma Correll. Hold onto your underpants - there's

If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is certain she can handle anything – that is, until she meets the unpleasant Inspector Shelley and her even more unpleasant pet rat. Shelley and Ratsputin have come to spy on the Monstrous League of Monsters, and are determined to make trouble at every turn. Then Theodora makes a discovery of her own: a cursed beetle. She needs to destroy it without attracting the attention of the inspector – and fast. The stakes couldn’t be higher: if Theodora fails, her beloved monster family will rot in the dankest, darkest prisons of Transylvania…

Find out what it takes to be a mechanic in this exciting board book with press-out models!Open up the garage and discover what it takes to be a mechanic. Follow the story and experience hands-on fun w

"Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm." Literary Review Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers. The story starts with a young laundry maid by the name of Minnie O'Sullivan, who is whisked away to a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Her friends plot to help her - but first they'll have to outwit Mrs Haddington, a wicked philanthropist, and Obadiah Marpike, a dastardly conman hiding in plain sight..."Delightful ... with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause." Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company"Storytelling at its best ... a classic in the making." The Scotsman on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door - and play with all the tempting things that are "off-limits."Dad's office is "off-limits" - which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, there's no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes.Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rules - and offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbour a similar urge.

A hilariously funny, read-aloud story with cut-through reveals, from an internationally celebrated author-illustrator.Once there was a mysterious thing. Nobody knew how it got there, it just was. “It’s mine, all MINE!” say Mouse, Frog, Fox and Bear. But is it a piece of fruit, a wheel, a ball, a chair or something else altogether? And who will get to keep it in the end?

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson. Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size - from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!

The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by former Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas. Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony’s proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica.Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks … three impossible tasks! It’s only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand… But at what cost?Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic – and greed – in his bones.

THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight" Malorie BlackmanGustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: “Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party…”With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage.

Where does Cat live, and who can lead the way there? A lyrical, charmingly offbeat tale about wanderlust and family, rescue and finding home. On a roof, as wet as a seal, as gray as a puddle, Cat was

The star of Julian Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return - and finds a new friend - at a wedding to be remembered. Julian and his nana are attending a wedding. Better yet, Julian is in the wedding along

A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children's Laureate. Ernest is a happy baby e

A stunning non-fiction book illuminating the secrets of animal camouflage with a search-and-find twist. Now you see them, now you don't. Cloaked in a riot of colour, pattern and texture are a dozen cr

A magical picture book about a treasured hand-me-down, imagination and belonging. In Rachel Stubbs' gentle meditation on love and memory, a grandfather passes down to his grandchild the joyful anticip

THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD 2020In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Very Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they're going for a dip in the sea. "This is going to be so great!" says Lit

Third in the laugh-out-loud cartoon novel series about animal-scientist Olga and her alien pet, MEH.When Olga opens her fridge to find that her beloved alien pet MEH has become mum to SEVEN baby olgamuses, she has a whole new experiment on her hands. CARING FOR BABIES IS NOT A TASK FOR WIMPS, particularly when there are seven of them at once. They may look like tiny cute pink spring rolls, but soon the septuplets are wailing all night, trashing the house and playing trampoline on Olga’s face first thing in the morning. Can Olga and MEH keep the brood fed? Who will clean up all that rainbow poo? And is it even possible to be a GENIUS scientist and nanny to seven crazy babies?

A graphic, bright, imaginative alphabet book, with a smart and laugh-out-loud whodunit twist. This was meant to be a simple alphabet book but something has happened. Something horrible.The most terrib

From Chris Haughton comes a funny, suspenseful and keenly observed cautionary tale about pushing boundaries and indulging your more mischievous, cheeky side (when nobody is looking). Three little monk

I Can Be An ... Astronaut (with 3 press-out models) Find out if you have what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astronauts preparing for their mission and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of an astronaut, a rocket and a moon buggy. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be an astronaut!I Can Be A ... Firefighter (with 3 press-out models) Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answering an emergency call and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of a firefighter, a fire engine and a fire dog. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be a firefighter!

Find out if you have what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astrona

Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answeri

This classic collection of beautifully illustrated nursery rhymes from Shirley's childhood, will inspire a new generation to discover their own favourite rhymes - and sing them wherever they go. Parents and children can enjoy these rhymes all through the day: from walking to the park on a cold and frosty morning with "Here we go round the mulberry bush" or going to bed with "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". This collection is the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf.

This beautiful slipcase is the perfect Father's Day gift, containing the internationally acclaimed picture book classic Guess How Much I Love You and its enchanting new companion story, Will You Be My Friend?Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 61.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide. It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure. Whatever the occasion or season, there’s a Guess How Much I Love You book for everyone!Curl up with a loved one for a special story time with this stunning slipcase featuring two beautiful books from the award-winning duo, Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.In Guess How Much I Love You, Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare are trying to find ways to tell each other just how much they love one another. But, as they soon discover, love is not always an easy thing to measure!Will You Be My Friend? celebrates the playful curiosity of little ones and the magic of making new friends as Little Nutb

Two cavemen desire the best of everything! But will their competitive games make them happy in the end?Inch and Grub are two exquisitely hairy and competitive cavemen. Grub's cave is bigger, and he says that makes him the best. So Inch adds a water feature to his cave.But Grub has made fire! So Inch makes a chair. And a house. And a car.Grub, meanwhile, has accumulated a castle and a train and a radio! And so the contest spirals and spirals to ever ridiculous heights ... until they each have a HUGE wobbling mountain of stuff! From the humble handprint to Michelangelo's "David" the ambition and creativity of these two characters seems limitless. But their desire to go one better than the other is in danger of toppling their friendship until, at last, they realize what is most valuable of all - each other.

More funny, clever trickster tales from India. Prince Veera's great-uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the prince and his best friend, Suku, to the summer festival in Peetalpur, where they participate in so

A new title in the fantastic Where's Wally? activity book range. Wally is on an incredible adventure through the pages of a magical story book. Grab your pencils, get creative and bring every scene al

The author-illustrator debut from one of the best artists working today - featuring one adorable little dog!Moving home can feel a bit lonely, so Penny can't believe her luck when she finds a new frie

A charming new story from the author of Guess How Much I Love You, with an original take on the subject of childhood anxiety. Once there was a girl called Mindi, who was afraid of something that no on

Three charming stories about a young girl who lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmummy, who is very bossy. Too Small Tola

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about?Just like most cats, this cat lives an extremely comfortable life. But he has his problems, too... The sun spot he's trying to bathe in just won't stop moving.The nosy neighbour squirrel just can't seem to mind its own business. And don't even get him started on the hoover! It's an absolute menace! Will this cat ever find the silver lining?From picture book superstars Jory John and Lane Smith, the creators of Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems, comes a brand-new, hilarious collaboration sure to tickle every feline fan and owner!

The definitive retelling of the legends of King Arthur, from Carnegie Medal-winner Kevin Crossley-Holland and former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. Be enthralled by the world of Arthurian legend

Heart-stopping fantasy from the Costa-shortlisted and critically acclaimed author of the bestselling The Midnight Guardians. Step into a world of faerie tricks and hidden danger... When an evil faerie

Have you ever noticed that penguins are always going on epic journeys? Waddle waddle! Waddle waddle!The penguin family are off on an adventure! Travelling by bus, train and even by cable car, the persistent pals keep on going, through rain or shine, sleet or snow. Finally, they soar through the wispy clouds and - yes, there it is! - their long-awaited destination is ahead, atop a frosty, snow-capped mountain... A playful, happy read-aloud, which features a jolly family of big and little penguins, and all the noisy modes of transport that little ones love.

If you look very carefully at the night sky, you might spot a teeny-tiny sparkle out of the corner of your eye, a whisper of a tinkling trail... That's Ella. Ella has always dreamed of seeing the sunrise.But with her delicate gossamer wings, she can only come out at night. So, when the moon is high, she collects as many shimmering beams of light she can find - a twinkle from a star, the glow from a lamp post. With her light, she guides lost and lonely animals and finds friendship in Fox and Owl.And, together, Ella's animal friends know just how to return her kindness... A gentle, tender storybook about friendship and the power of kindness.