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Discover the truth behind the world''s biggest historical howlers!History is full of daring deeds, mighty heroes and incredible inventions. But it''s also full of humongous FAILS! Athena Kugblenu - comedian and writer on CBBC''s Horrible Histories - explores them all, whether it be the silly mishaps that changed the course of history or the mistakes that did us all a favour.From the Titanic lookout who forgot his binoculars or the astronaut who taped over the Moon landings, to the famous inventors who failed THOUSANDS of times before getting something right, the amazing scientists who ACCIDENTALLY invented life-saving medicines and the businesses that went bust and bounced back better - take a riotous ride through history and discover the epic fails that changed the world.

傳說中的 Ickabog 是真是幻？在看似完美的小國 Cornucopia 裡，兩個孩子勇敢踏上追尋真相的旅程。本書由 J.K. Rowling 精心編織，融合童話與現實的警世寓言，不僅帶來懸念與歡笑，也引人思索何為真正的怪物。Ben Mantle 的插畫童趣又充滿細節，替故事增添豐富層次，是一本兼具冒險精神與溫柔力量的作品。Prepare for a legendary adventure.Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. ​Or so the story goes . . .​Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world's greatest storytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them.But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and child

Bobs the puppy LOVES adventuring in the hillside until, one day . . . he gets a painful thorn stuck in his paw!Luckily, a tiny pixie comes to his rescue, only to leave as quickly as she came. Life goes on and seasons change, but when Pixie needs help, will Bobs be there for her too?From one of the world’s best-loved storytellers, comes this cosy and heartfelt tale about the big friendships that grow from the smallest acts of kindness.

A collection of poetry about world conflicts throughout history, with biographies about the contributors, with a poem and foreword written by Joseph Coelho.A powerful and moving collection of poems written by soldiers and civilians who have experienced different conflicts around the world and throughout history. Each poem is followed by a biography of the poet, and their relationship to conflict, as well as the background of the war that is the subject of each poem.Dating back as far as ancient conflicts like the Battle of Troy and taking the reader through to 21st century conflicts, this collection explores shifting tones of patriotism and disillusionment, to finding hope in bleak times.

本書 A Hole in the Head 由 TikTok 名醫 Dr Suzie Edge 帶領讀者走進醫學史最陰森的一面。從新石器時代的鑽頭開顱，到羅馬時期粗糙的牙齒修補，再到維多利亞時代的盜屍者與最初的解剖課程，這些「醫學的第一次」既令人毛骨悚然，又展現人類在追求醫療知識上的勇氣與荒誕。作者以生動筆觸和大量細節，讓讀者重新認識醫學發展的曲折過程。本書兼具獵奇與知識性，適合對醫學、歷史或人性黑暗好奇的一般讀者。Tiktok star Dr Suzie Edge is here to guide you through macabre medical firsts in all their gory and gruesome detail. Meet the Victorian body snatchers, witness beginner's dissection and see how broken bones used to be shoved back into place. From nasty neolithic skull-drilling to rasping Roman skull-filling, Dr Suzie Edge will leave no body part uncovered in her quest to demystify medicine.Equally fascinating and DISGUSTING, A Hole in the Head is the perfect gift for anyone fascinated by grossness in all its technicolour glory.

'Full of monsters, funny jokes and yummy food (dumplings and more!) I LOVE THIS SERIES!' - Maisie Chan, bestselling authorTHERE'S A NEW GOD IN TOWN. MONSTERS OF THE EAST, BEWARE!Sun Wukong, the MONKEY KING, and his trusty three-headed puppy, CERBERUS, are heading to Heian-Kyo, ancient city of JAPAN. When Wukong meets a named Momotaro whose MAGIC HAMMER has been stolen, they track the thief to an island of BANISHED BEASTS.Only Wukong and Momotaro - with the help of a SHAPESHIFTING FOX BEAST - can stop a monster from pitting humans and beasts against each other. If they don't...WAR will break out. And Wukong will never earn his place among the gods.PACKED WITH MAGICAL WEAPONS, MYTHS AND MIGHTY BATTLES, THIS WILL BE THE MONKEY KING'S GREATEST ADVENTURE YET!

Join power-hungry cat Alan and his loveable dog sidekick Fido as they take over the universe. Or at least try to . . . as long as they're home in time for tea! This laugh-out-loud, two-colour graphic

Join in the counting musical fun with this brand-new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance! When a music-loving dog meets a fox with a fiddle, they decide to start a BOOGIE-WOOGIE ANIMAL BAND!Before long, the pair are joined by a lion with a lute, a tiger with a tuba, and a piano-playing penguin. As more friends join them, the band keeps getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER!But there's one band member missing . .. Who could it be?Count and jiggle along with this toe-tapping rhyming celebration of music and rhythm from stand-out pairing Giles Andreae (Giraffes Can't Dance) and Nick East (Christopher Pumpkin).

From the New York Times bestselling author, and the phenomenon behind Wings of Starlight."Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." - Chloe GongLOVE MAKES MONSTERS OF US ALL.Wren Southerland''s reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she''s been dismissed from the Queen''s Guard and separated from her best friend - the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren''s patient isn''t a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom''s sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths. With sinister forces at work, Wren and Ha

Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Egyptians through 99 questions and answers

What REALLY happened in Ancient Egypt? In this graphic novel the animals of the past are here to tell you the REAL deal...So, you think you know about Ancient Egypt - the pyramids, mummies, and pharoahs? Well, we''re the animals of Ancient Egypt and we think it''s time we told you the REAL history. We''re kind of a big deal to the Ancient Egyptians. You might learn a thing or two, starting with the Pharoahs. Oh, boy. Did you know there were seven Cleopatras?! And eleven Ramesses? We''re going to talk about the really good stuff, like baboon guards, mummified cats, and sacred poop-pushers. This TRUE comic book will keep every reader glued to the page as they discover life in Ancient Egypt.

A collection of daring short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged eight!Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess’s stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Join the adventure with the Famous Five – brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel!Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are having a caravan holiday. It only gets more exciting when they stumble across a circus. But there’s no time to clown around because these circus people aren’t what they seem to be, and soon the Five are caught up in another adventure.

Join the adventure with the Famous Five – brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel!Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are The Famous Five! Their cycling trip takes a turn when Dick is kidnapped! Who could have taken him? And will they find the answer at Owl’s Dene, a mysterious mansion in the middle of the woods?

A joyful and reassuring rhyming story about overcoming feelings of shyness, from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Lion Inside.Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing.But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES!Will Hideysaurus miss the party? Or can a very brave dinosaur help her find a way to join in the fun?The perfect picture book for little Hideysauruses who might be feeling shy about parties or starting a new school or nursery. From bestselling creators Rachel Bright (The Koala Who Could) and Chris Chatterton (Ten Minutes to Bed). Check out the other brilliant books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe WobblysaurusThe Chattysaurus

This amazing unofficial book gives you everything you need to create over 20 amazing challenges in Minecraft.This amazing unofficial book gives you everything you need to create over 20 amazing challenges in Minecraft.If you're playing Minecraft online with friends, you need this cool new collection of amazing Minecraft challenges! This book gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for building amazing arenas, setting up fun quests, and organising server-wide games.Difficulty levels range from easy-to-play games like hide-and-seek and racing, to fun building challenges, and all the way up to huge epic tasks involving all your friends. Best of all, you don't need to mod your copy of Minecraft-all the challenges here can be shared with your friends without any extra downloads or alterations to regular Minecraft. If you're looking to create some spectacular challenges to amuse and amaze your friends, look no further!

準備好迎接飛龍冒險了嗎？真人版《馴龍高手》電影即將上映！這本電影故事書帶你重返嗝嗝與沒牙仔的初次邂逅，看他們如何顛覆傳統、讓維京人學會與龍共生。粉絲必收，一起再飛一次，感受那段改變世界的友情與勇氣！Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!This is a storybook adaptation of the movie.Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres June 13, 2025!This is a storybook adaptation of the movie.Hiccup and Toothless are back for more adventures and Berk! Fans of the original How to Train Your Dragon film will love this exciting live-action version, soaring into theatres on June 13, 2025. Fans of the movies will love reliving how Hiccup first met Toothless and taught the VIkings of Berk that they are able to live in harmony with dragons.

從血漿儲存技術到瘧疾治療的突破，本書透過幽默漫畫，介紹醫學史上數個影響深遠的創新與發現。孩子將認識 Charles Drew 如何改變輸血方式，也會發現中國科學家如何從植物中找到對抗瘧疾的藥物。每一段故事都展現出科學探索中的挑戰與堅持。漫畫由 Jess Bradley 繪製、Paul Mason 撰寫，並由倫敦大學學院的 Dr Anna Simmons 審訂專業內容，知識嚴謹而趣味十足。搭配主題延伸頁，更進一步解析核心醫學概念，是孩子進入醫學與生命科學領域的入門書。An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine. Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL.Comic Strip

Can you help Julian, George, Dick, Anne and Timmy, better known as The Famous Five, solve these puzzling brain teasers? Find secret passageways, make your way through the maze-like tunnels and figure out where the smugglers are hiding with your five favourite adventurers.These fun five-minute puzzles are sure to keep you entertained for hours. All you need is a pencil, your brain and a thirst for adventure. Crack codes, find clues and solve mysteries, just like The Famous Five!

他是酋長之子、部落未來的希望，卻一點也不像傳說中的英雄。嗝嗝‧赫德克三世只想好好通過訓練龍的考驗，但偏偏他的龍小小一隻，還沒牙齒。當巨龍甦醒、全族陷入危機時，這位看似平凡的男孩，能否逆轉命運？感動無數讀者的冒險經典，真人版電影原著，等你來重溫最初的傳奇。Read the book that inspired the DreamWorks live-action film How to Train Your Dragon!Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero.In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be BANISHED from the tribe FOR EVER!But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has NO TEETH? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk . . .Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?

本書延續《Passenger》故事，描繪艾塔與尼可拉斯在不同時空中尋找彼此，並對抗企圖摧毀未來的陰謀。隨著更強大力量出現，時間本身面臨崩解危機。結合冒險與愛情元素，帶來緊張且情感濃烈的續作發展。The stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling Passenger, from the critically acclaimed author of Lore. A riveting time-slip romantasy that will sweep you through centuries as two lost lovers fight to reunite and restore the timeline. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Leigh Bardugo.''Grabs you by the heart from its opening notes and doesn''t let go'' - Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and RosesTexas, 1905Etta didn''t know she was a traveller until the day she found herself not just miles, but years from home. Now, stranded in time, separated from the man she loves, and at the mercy of her enemies, she learns of a new Ironwood plot, more dangerous than she could have ever imagined: to destroy the future she longs to return to. Nassau, 1776Devastated by Etta''s disappearance, Nicholas is forced to enlist the help of Sophia Ironwood. But after a deadly mistake dera

《Passenger》講述少女艾塔被迫穿越時空，與水手尼可拉斯展開橫跨世紀的冒險旅程。兩人追尋改變世界的神祕儀器，同時面對權力陰謀與情感考驗。結合歷史背景與浪漫奇幻元素，是一部充滿張力的時空愛情故事。The New York Times bestselling Passenger, from the critically acclaimed author of Lore. A riveting time-slip romantasy that will sweep you through centuries to 1940s London, 1880s Paris, and beyond. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Leigh Bardugo. ''Grabs you by the heart from its opening notes and doesn''t let go'' - Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and RosesNew York City, present dayIn one night, Etta is wrenched from everything she knows and loves and thrown into an unfamiliar world where she is certain of only one thing: she has travelled not just miles, but years from home.The Atlantic Ocean, 1776Nicholas is on a mission to deliver Etta to the dangerous patriarch of the time-travelling families, Cyrus Ironwood. But he''s drawn to the mysterious passenger on his ship, and the closer he gets to her, the further he finds himself from freedom.Into the UnknownTogeth

Meet the cat who went to see the Queen, the bird who loves shiny things and the horse that turned into a pig. This collection of short stories by Enid Blyton is filled with exciting animals ready for adventure! Will you join them?These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Sleepytime StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

白天是普通散步的狗狗，走進Tangletree森林後就變身成偵探！Peggy和她的小助手Stew（是一隻有行動力的小鼩鼱）天天都在解開森林裡的怪事件。本集收錄兩則詭異又爆笑的案件：森林裡出現神秘「呼呼」聲，大家都說那是怪物──真的是嗎？而在蔬菜大賽中，胡蘿蔔會跳、黃瓜會炸、馬鈴薯竟然漂浮起來？！Join Peggy the dog and her faithful sidekick, Stew the shrew, as they go on TWO brilliant adventures in Tangletree! This colourfully illustrated comic series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly. Peggy the dog has a secret... every day, during her walk in the park, she scampers into Tangletree Wood and becomes a brilliant detective! No mystery is too tricky to solve for Peggy and her faithful sidekick, Stu.Join them for two twisty adventures. Case 1: Tangletree HooterThe woods around Tangletree are filled with strange creatures. But what keeps making the loud HOOTing sound echoing among the trees? Some of the townsfolk think it's a monster.Are they right? Only Peggy and Stu can find out!Case 2: VegetroubleIt's time for the Tangletree Annual Veg Growing Contest, and the townsfolk are getting VERY competitive. But things take a weird turn

An adorable story about CONFIDENCE to boost self-esteem and celebrate kindness, set in an exciting, vibrant minibeast world. In the wild patch of the garden, under brambles roaming freeLive little bugs whose feelings are as big as big can be . .Little Sunny Snail loves celebrating her friends' talents at the Bug of the Month Award. She dreams of winning herself one day, but worries she isn't the best at anything! She can't flutter beautifully like Daisy Dragonfly, and she's certainly not super speedy like Waverly Water Boatman. Can Sunny's friends show her she has plenty to celebrate?Inspiring the littlest bugs to encourage their friends and recognise their own gifts too.Beautifully brought to life by Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur and Nila Aye, illustrator of Nature Trail. Don't miss more from the LITTLE BUGS, BIG FEELINGS series:You Can Do It, Clover!Be Yourself, Buddy!

The first HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON book ever!Read the book that inspired the new DreamWorks live-action film How to Train Your Dragon, coming in 2025.So begins Cressida Cowell's stories about a little Viking who cannot fit in. Unlike his dad, Stoick the Vast, Hiccup is tiny, thoughtful and polite and scared of almost everything - especially of going to sea for the very first time.But go he must . . . so who will save the day when everything goes wrong aboard ship and all the big Vikings lose their cool?This wonderfully witty fable will delight all those who have ever faced up to their worst fears.

Hope House is more than just a building – it’s a place of magic and mystery. . .When Amal and her family unexpectedly inherit the enchanted clifftop home, they can’t believe their luck. But their joy is short-lived when a mysterious couple arrives, claiming the house is theirs and giving Amal’s family just thirty days to pack up their stuff and leave before they demolish it completely.The clock is ticking, and Amal is determined to save Hope House from destruction. How will she unravel the secrets of the house and its mysterious benefactor in time to save it?A page-turning, lyrical mystery with a magical twist, perfect for fans of Matt Goodfellow, Onjali Q. Raúf and Disney’s Encanto. Featuring accessible text in verse and beautiful illustrations throughout.

童書暢銷作家Chris Colfer的新作，本書描寫十一歲的Roswell Johnson意外被外星人綁架後，踏上與一群古怪卻可愛的外星夥伴聯手拯救地球的冒險旅程。他本來只是個熱愛宇宙的小男孩，如今卻成了地球命運的關鍵。故事中，來自不同星系的角色各有鮮明性格，從潔癖螳螂、愛唱反調的灰人，到不按常理出牌的香菇人，組成一支令人哭笑不得卻默契漸生的隊伍。推薦給喜愛《Guardians of the Galaxy》或《The Land of Stories》系列的孩子。The bestselling author of The Land of Stories and A Tale of Magic returns with a funny, heartfelt, action-packed adventure to save the world! Perfect for fans of Guardians of the Galaxy.Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed with space and life beyond our planet. So, when he's accidentally abducted in a spaceship, it feels like his biggest dream has come true - aliens are real!With the sinister General Xelic and his evil army of Reptoids planning to attack Earth, Roswell must team up with a quirky group of other-worldly beings: a Mantis with a fear of germs, a Cyborg programmed to take everything literally, a telepathic Pleiadean, two bickering Grays, and an overly confident Fungarian.Can Roswell and his eccentric gang of alien adventurers save Earth f

The Five are having fun planting vegetables on a farm. But when all of their hard work is ripped up out of the ground, it’s up to the Five to find the thief before even more food is stolen!Set in the world of Enid Blyton’s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page – perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Five and the Runaway Dog, Message in a Bottle, Timmy and the Treasure, The Mysterious Noise, Five and the Missing Prize and The Library Mystery, illustrated by Becka Moor.Enid Blyton’s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all: A Lazy Afternoon, George’s Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a Half-T

A collection of brilliant short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged five!Read about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton’s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Discover the fascinating world of the Song Dynasty through 99 questions and answers

One rainy day, a bored brother and sister listen to their wise grandmother's advice: "Use those beautiful and brilliant minds of yours. Lift your arms, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and believe in a thing." And before they know it, their imagination takes them on a beautiful adventure through ancestry, strength and resilience. They dream, they believe and eventually .. . they fly.A poignant tale about the power of imagination, from the award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming, Jacqueline Woodson.

歡迎來到「馴龍高手學校」──英雄與龍共同受訓的奇妙學園！嗝嗝、沒牙仔與風行者雖然在每門課都墊底，卻意外捲入一場驚險又爆笑的大冒險：原本只是堂乖乖的戰鬥課，竟演變成暴風海上的沉船求生！？插圖豐富、還附龍語小辭典，絕對讓小讀者笑到停不下來！A brand-new HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON spin-off series, starring Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in hilarious, hair-raising adventures.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL. Where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!Join Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons. Where they are BOTTOM in pretty much everything.Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, SENSIBLE lesson. Hiccup never MEANT to get into TROUBLE.But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas, in a sinking ship, facing imminent DOOM, in one of their BIGGEST adventures ever...Packed with illustrations, action and even a Dragonese dictionary, this serie

An uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. As a shimmering sun lit the desert at dawn,A clumping of camels awoke with a yawn. "GOOD MORRRRNING!" sang one,"YOO-HOO! Rise and shine!""I will!" called another."Today is DIVINNNNNNE!"But not everyone has woken up in a good mood: Cuthbert the camel is having a bit of a bad morning. He's hot, he's tired and he certainly WON'T be walking to the oasis today! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that will get him out of his grump. Or is there?When Cuthbert makes a new friend, he discovers that even if things get off on the wrong hoof, we're all just one smile away from a happy rest-of-day.A laugh-out-loud tale of how choosing fun can turn a grumpy, humpy start into a happy ending. This spectacularly illustrated rhyming tale from the award-winning, bestselling creators of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could is the perfect read for anyone who's ever had The Hump.

歡迎回到奇幻又神秘的「Nevermoor納威之地」！在第四集，莫里根‧克羅必須做出一個重要又危險的決定。當她受邀進入華麗的銀色區域，意外揭開了一段家族秘密，也捲入了一場謎樣的事件。金龍、白色婚禮、紅色血泊……冒險才正要開始。莫里根一邊面對成長中的神奇力量，一邊努力守護朋友與真相。這是一場關於勇氣、友情與尋找自我的魔法旅程，適合每一位熱愛冒險的你。Enter the fantastically Wundrous world of Nevermoor - perfect for all adventurous young readers. Morrigan Crow has a dangerous choice to make in the fourth of this bestselling, award-winning series ...Praise for Nevermoor: 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike.In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down.When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel.She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood.Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first

Can a crafty fox and a genius chicken complete an epic rescue mission… without one of them getting eaten? A funny action-adventure story from bestselling children’s author Dermot O’Leary, with glorious illustrations from Claire Powell.Charles Redfearn is one of Britain’s very best spies. He’s dashing, he’s clever . . . but he can’t stop chasing chickens. He is a fox, after all.When his French cousin goes missing in action, along with some vital war plans, Charles is forced to pair up with Gertrude Featherhorn – chicken and master code-breaker – to have any chance of a successful rescue. But will he be able to control his appetite?Featuring the cunning French Resistance, a daring castle break-in and a race against time to stop plans falling into the wrong hands, Charles and Gertrude’s mission is going to be even more important than they could have imagined!Set during the Second World War, this amazing story brings history alive in a brilliantly fun way for readers aged 7-12.Dermot O’Lea

Find out what life was like for families in wartime Britain in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book.What was life like for families in wartime Britain? Take a walk down a street in Liverpool to find out.Explore family life during World War Two, from rationing to air raids, bomb shelters to evacuees. This beautifully illustrated book gives insight into the daily experiences of adults and children on the Home Front.Thoughtfully interspersed with spreads on the key moments of the war and information about them, such as what caused the outbreak and what happened on VE Day.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, a woman makes the biggest pancake ever but the pancake runs away!Everyone chases it, but they cannot catch the pancake. Then the pancake comes to a river ...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, a turnip grows to an enormous size. Everyone must help to try to pull it up!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Green 5.

This frog wants to know: are YOU a frog, too?Help Frog find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other green-coloured things along the way, from some friendly popping peas to a pair of splashy boots. With a surprise mirror ending underneath the final flap that will have little frogs everywhere giggling with joy!Don't miss .. . Are You a Banana?