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Kipper the dog has found a soggy blue balloon in the garden. At first, it seems like an ordinary balloon, but it's not. It's full of fun, magic and endless possibilities... 30 years after it was first

30 Titles in Set:Dragon HiccupsA Crown for LionRobot Gets It WrongFunny FootprintsDog at SchoolLittle SpookThe Cat's TaleCave Boy and the EggTom the Naughty Tooth FairyTJack's JunkThe Dinosaur BoneThe Very Worst WizardFlash and the ButterflyThe Giant Snowball Mystery Hey! You! Gordon Goat!The Dog ShowThe Hen Who Cried FoxLazy JackAbdul's Lazy SonsOne of our Tigers is Missing!The SleepoverDolphin RidePip the Different PenguinOne Hundred WishesAndrocles and the LionThe Missing NecklaceThe Big MatchLost!Who Will be King?Goodbye TessaDescriptionEvery title in this set of Reading Champion books has been specifically designed for children that are aged 5 and over who are starting to read independently.From Dragon's Hiccups to The Dog Show and The Big Match, these precisely levelled books are full of appealing themes and easy to follow plots and they will support the books read in school classrooms.Reading Champion is an exceptionally useful and valuable reading series which was designed to h

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series. In book three, there are lots of new students, including sophisticated Zerelda from America. This year, not only the girls face challenges - Bill's poor horse, Thunder, suffers from collic.Will Zerelda and Darrell become friends, and will Thunder survive?There's more drama at Malory Towers!Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.

★ 🏆 2025 Week Children’s Book Awards 圖像小說年度大獎★ 害羞男孩 × 閃亮獨角獸角 × 冥界冒險全面啟動★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》讀者進階首選★ 全彩爆笑又暖心，7–11歲漫畫迷必收有些人成長會長高——布萊恩長出的是——角。一開始，只是頭上小小一個腫包。然後它長大……再長大……最後變成一根閃閃發光、還會唱歌的獨角獸角！對一個害羞到不敢舉手發言的男孩來說，這絕對是最不想要的「超能力」。但命運可不等人。當來自異界的黑影生物綁走他最好的朋友艾弗里，布萊恩不得不接受自己「獨角少年」的身分，踏上一場直闖冥界的危險旅程。他真的能拯救好友嗎？還是會在成為英雄之前，先被自己的緊張打敗？色彩繽紛的分鏡、節奏飛快的冒險，加上溫柔描寫「與眾不同」的勇氣，這是一部笑點與感動並存的英雄成長故事。當黑暗逼近，最耀眼的光，可能正來自那根你最不想擁有的角。本書《Unicorn Boy》以一個害羞男孩的奇幻變身，開啟兼具笑點與冒險的圖像小說系列。Brian 原以為自己一生平凡，卻在某天發現額頭的小凸起越長越大，最後竟成為會歌唱的獨角獸角。這突如其來的改變讓他措手不及，也讓他必須面對現實：當好友 Avery 遭到神祕生物抓走，他只能鼓起勇氣踏入未知世界。故事雖奇幻，但情感描寫細膩，特別是主角對「成為自己不熟悉的樣子」的猶豫與成長。適合喜歡 Jamie Smart 或 Dog Man 風格的讀者。UNICORN BOY is the first in 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.***WINNER OF THE WEEK CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2025, GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR***UNICORN BOY is the first in

由 Enid Blyton 所創作的《Famous Five》系列，是英國經典的兒童冒險小說。本套書共收錄21冊，從第一集《Five on Treasure Island》開始，帶領讀者與 Julian、Dick、Anne、George 和狗狗 Timmy 一同展開一連串充滿神秘與驚險的冒險。無論是隱藏的寶藏、詭祕的海岸，或是夜晚出沒的幽靈火車，每一冊都設下謎團，等著五人組去解開。本書情節緊湊，語言淺顯，至今仍深受大小讀者喜愛。Famous Five 21 Series Books Box Set pack collection By Enid BlytonTitle in this Set:Five on Treasure IslandFive Go Adventuring AgainFive Run Away TogetherFive Go to Smuggler's TopFive Go Off in A CaravanFive On Kirrin Island AgainFive Go Off to CampFive Get Into TroubleFive Fall Into AdventureFive On A Hike TogetherFive Have A Wonderful TimeFive Go Down to the SeaFive Go to Mystery MoorFive Have Plenty of FunFive on A Secret TrailFive Go to Billycock HillFive Get Into A FixFive On Finniston FarmFive Go to Demon's RocksFive Have A Mystery to SolveFive Are Together Again

Winner of the 2011 Blue Peter Book of the Year Award, DEAD MAN'S COVE is the first book in a gripping adventure series about eleven-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin, from award-winning author Lauren St John. When orphaned Laura Marlin moves from a children's home to live with her uncle in Cornwall, she longs for a life of excitement just like the characters in her favourite detective novels. A real life adventure is on hand as she is deposited at her uncle's spooky house .. . Why does her uncle, Calvin Redfern, forbid her to go to Dead Man's Cove? What's the truth about Tariq, the silent Indian boy who lives with the flamboyant Mukthars? Who is J? Who has left the message in a bottle for Laura to discover? Mysteries abound and who better to solve them than Laura Marlin, ace detective?Accompanied by her trusty companion, Skye, a three-legged husky, the dog she's always wanted, Laura's adventures begin in this first captivating mystery.

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A bright and funny picture book packed with different kinds of animal farts - even your own!Did you know that ferrets often fart right next to their own heads? Or that horses can't burp at all, so they need to fart all their gas out? Which animal produces the BIGGEST farts? Why are seal farts considered the stinkiest? Discover all this and more with Did You Fart?Packed with hilarious illustrations and fascinating farty facts, this fun and slightly irreverent book adapted from the bestselling card game will have little readers laughing while they learn.

This is the girl who was left on the shore,Given so little, yearning for more. This is the boat she dragged out to sea,Scruffy and scratched but strong as can be... This is the story of a daring young girl who lives in a fishing village with her nana and little cat.Every day, villagers see her set out to sea on a small green boat - cat in tow - and every night, they watch her return home, empty-handed. But though her knapsack is empty, and her pockets are bare, this is a girl who has found the greatest treasure of all . .. A heartwarming story about embracing adventure and treasuring memories that will stay with you long after the final page.

Embark on a thrilling rescue mission with the Octonauts in Meerkat Rescue, an official storybook based on the Kalahari Copycat episode of Octonauts: Above and Beyond. When the Octonauts journey to the sun-baked Kalahari Desert, they discover a mob of meerkats in trouble. It''s up to the team to work together to help their new furry friends. Packed with adventure, teamwork, and animal facts, this story brings the wonders of the natural world to life. Perfect for children aged 3 to 6, this beautifully illustrated book encourages curiosity about wildlife and a love of helping others. Whether it''s storytime or playtime, Meerkat Rescue is the perfect choice for little explorers and fans of the Octonauts.Featuring fan-favourite characters Captain Barnacles, Peso and Kwazii in exciting new locations and vehicles, including the Terra-Gup 4 and Octo-Ray. Includes fun and informative fact pages about the interesting creatures and locations from the story.

Homer''s The Odyssey like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: The Odyssey has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Martin Bustamante.This series has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand. With dyslexia-friendly design for readers aged 10+; inclusive art so anyone can relate to iconic roles; snappy simplified text; introductory material to set the scene; heaps of material at the back, looking at the play''s themes, language, publication, performance in history, a timeline of Shakespeare''s life and works, and more! Classics available: Macbeth, The Tempest, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, Frankenstein, Dracula, A Christmas Carol, Hound of the Baskervilles, The Odyssey.Praise for Classics in Graphics: "[...] an excellent job conve

Come with me if you dare, and take the Which Way to Anywhere...Hold on tight for book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series from former Waterstones Children's Laureate and No.1 bestselling author ofHow to Train Your Dragon.From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic.Planet Earth, in case you do not know it, is a small, green little world, out on the end of a remote and rarely visited Milky Way.All Magic wassupposedto have disappeared from this particular planet many centuries earlier.But in an ordinary, slightly damp part of the planet there are five human children with extraordinary Magical Gifts that the universe has never seen before. Only two of them don't know it yet.What will Mabel and Izzabird's Gifts be? And how will they navigate Bounty Hunters, a witch and three perilous tasks to reach the end of their story? After all, there's nothing like an adve

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

It's time for a mind-blowing look at the history and mystery of time with the masters of timekeeping - travelling across the globe and even to the far reaches of space with Royal Observatory Greenwich's Curator of TimeIt's time for a mind-blowing look at the history and mystery of time with the masters of timekeeping - travelling across the globe and even to the far reaches of space!The Wonders of Time is written by the expert Curator of Time at the home of timekeeping, Royal Observatory Greenwich. The book uncovers the history and mysteries of time: its beginnings, the methods of measuring it, how we experience it, different philosophies of time and the potential of time travel. Readers explore the timeline of timekeeping, looking at the evolution of our understanding from the Big Bang to today.Just some of the astonishing contents of The Wonders of Time:- The beginning of time in the Universe, on Earth and measuring time on other planets in the solar system- The shape of time (is it

An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.Do you love art and want to know more but don't know where to start? Introducing Art School (in a book), a virtual gallery where you can see the most exciting contemporary artists of today, as well as some of the greatest from the twentieth century, including Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo.And who are the visionaries, the icons, the ones to watch now? With works by Marina Abramović, Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread and David Hockney, study the art of 20 key artists working today, find out what inspires them, how they work and the meaning behind their art.With Russell and Robert as your guides you will also discover the artist within you, with tips on new ways of seeing and reacting to the world around you and guidance on how you can develop your own creativity.

Pirouette into the magical world of Ella Bella Ballerina with this charming collection of three stories, each based on a classical ballet.Little ballerinas will adore these three delightful tales, bound together in a beautiful treasury.This collection contains three much-loved Ella Bella stories:Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan LakeElla Bella Ballerina and CinderellaElla Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping BeautyEach story is filled with magic and adventure, as Ella Bella helps Cinderella get to the Royal Ball, saves Sleeping Beauty from the bad fairy's spell, and reunites the Swan Princess with her true love.With spellbinding artwork from the award-winning James Mayhew, as well as a bonus spread which teaches readers six ballet moves, this timeless collection will enchant and delight any young ballet lover.

In this four-story collection best friends Kirsty and Rachel must help the fairies protect friendships everywhere!Join best friends Rachel and Kirsty on four magical adventures with the Friendship Fairies!This bumper story collection contains Esther the Kindness Fairy, Mary the Sharing Fairy, Mimi the Laughter Fairy and Clare the Caring Fairy.The girls must help the fairies find their magical objects before friendships everywhere are ruined. Can Rachel and Kirsty work together to show how powerful true friendship can be?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids!Join five little sprouts for Christmas chaos in this fun rhyming and counting adventure. Lift the soft felt flaps and help the sprouts with festive jobs such as hanging baubles up high on the tree and wrapping up all the toys, just in time for Christmas!Learning to count is fun with these sturdy board books with bright felt flaps on every spread, ideal for little hands to lift. A festive gift that is perfect for sharing and reading aloud at Christmas!Want more Five Little? Also available:Five Little MonkeysFive Little PrincessesFive Little DinosaursFive Little Pirates

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019-BEST BOOK WITH FACTSSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019.LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020Did you know that without the 'lead' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements-and from aluminum to zinc, many of them are hiding in your very own home!Packed with Lauren Humphrey's quirky illustrations and written by the multi-talented Mike Barfield, this unique introduction to the elements in the periodic table will excite all young readers as they help Sherlock Ohms solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist!Starting with the Big Bang, The Element in the Room looks at every element in close detail and includes fun comic-strips to tell the stories of key scientific discoveries throughout history.

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.

'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 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).

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?

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

This banana wants to know: are YOU a banana, too? Help Banana find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other yellow-coloured things along the way like a quacking rubber duck and a whizzy toy car. With a surprise mirror ending hidden underneath the final flap that will have little bananas everywhere giggling with joy! Don''t miss . . .Are You a Frog?

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the futureDid you know artificial intelligence has been used to decode rat squeaks? It can also play games with you, make art and recognise your face! Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things AI from neural networks to intelligent agents and deep learning.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Be surprised by the astonishing science of the human body, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl, the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world - making it easy for all readers to come to love science!Surprised by Science: Human Bodies are Brilliant brings an attention-grabbing and accessible set of human body facts to life! Doing what she's famous for online, Sabrina Rose dives into the most surprising corners of the human body to explore the science at work. From the clever immune system, to saliva production; from the gut microbiome, to unwelcome invaders - this series is perfect for inquisitive children age 7 and up, and all fans of Science Girl.Surprised by Science is a series of books that takes the inspiring communication and research skills of Science Girl's hugely popular platform and distills it on the page, with funny and engaging illustrations by Ali Ardington paired with photos of the real-life science in action.The series includes: E

Be surprised by the astonishing science of the animal kingdom, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl, the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world - making it easy for all readers to come to love science!Surprised by Science: Animals are Awesome brings an attention-grabbing and accessible set of animal facts to life! Doing what she's famous for online, Sabrina Rose dives into the most surprising corners of the animal world to explore the science at work. From adorable and unlikely friendships, to uninvited parasites; from animal impressionists to record-breaking lifespans - this series is perfect for inquisitive children age 7 and up, and all fans of Science Girl.Surprised by Science is a series of books that takes the inspiring communication and research skills of Science Girl's hugely popular platform and distills it on the page, with funny and engaging illustrations by Ali Ardington paired with photos of the real-life science in action.The ser

A beautiful picture book that explores how the life of one Amur (Siberian) tiger of the around 500 alive today, is linked to countless other animals and why biodiversity matters. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, the book helps young children explore conservation without being alarmist.Vivian Mineker uses watercolour, coloured pencil and digital processes to create a modern look with a traditional texture.The book is part of the series One Life, One Planet for children age 5 plus. Titles in the series: One Blue Whale in Ten Thousand /One Bee in Billions / One Amur Tiger in Five Hundred / One Koala in Fifty Thousand

A funny and reassuring tale about perseverance and resilience, by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of The Worrysaurus.When Wobblysaurus gets her very first bicycle, she can''t wait to go and ride with all her friends. But every time Wobblysaurus sets off her new wheels, she wibbles... wobbles... and falls!This little dinosaur is just about ready to give up, but then a word from a wise Grannysaurus reminds her that when you really want something, it''s always worth trying again.An empowering story with a reassuring reminder that everyone starts off wobbly when trying something new. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside.Check out the other books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe Chattysaurus

The Five are excited to go to the opening of a brand new museum, but their visit takes a turn when they notice one of the paintings has been replaced with a fake! Who could have taken the priceless art piece, and can the Five find out before it’s too late?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, G

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night like you've never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: Twelfth Night has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. Experience the famous (and famously confusing) love triangle, presented with all the flair of your favourite rom-com. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for readers aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design and encouraging readers to relate to iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for depicting tragedy, romance, comedy or magic PLUS: - snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly - introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story - heaps of extra material at the back to keep the learning and fun goin

The incredible finale of the exhilarating paranormal romance trilogy from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series.Bryn knows first-hand that being the alpha of a werewolf pack means making hard decisions, and that being human makes things a thousand times worse. She is prepared to give up her humanity, but the wolf who promised to change her is waiting - though for what, she doesn''t know.Still human, she must take her place in the werewolf Senate, the shadowy democracy that rules the packs. Standing side by side with ancient werewolves is enough of a challenge, especially when they are called on to deal with a problem that involves memories she would rather forget . . .With bodies stacking up and pressure closing in from all sides, Bryn and her pack are forced to turn to old enemies and friends for help. Especially when it starts to look like this time, the monster might be one of their own.

Countdown to Christmas with 25 festive stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for reading before bedtime!Cosy up with this cheery collection filled with the joy and wonder of the holidays. From a magic sleigh bell that grants wishes to Santa getting stuck in a chimney, these jolly stories by Enid Blyton are perfect to read in the lead up to Christmas.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 2024:Goodnight StoriesFive-Minute Summer StoriesMagical StoriesOne-A-Day Christmas Stories

Experience the explosive and colourful future of the cosmos, zooming trillions of years ahead in time with Professor Raman Prinja, published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich. The Future of the Universe starts the future clock NOW and rockets readers along a forward time line to discover what scientists predict will happen to the Universe, including a shiny new ring on Mars, Earth's axis flip and a dramatic galaxy crash!This is the first book of its kind for this age - putting all the future events into one place along a clear timeline for readers 9 and up, from the return of famous comets in a few decades, to the dark end of the Universe a nonillion years from now. Professor Raman Prinja is the international, multi-award-winning Head of Department for Physics and Astronomy at University College London and a celebrated children's author of many books, including Planetarium, Wonders of the Night Sky and Recipe for a Solar System.Illustrator Jan Bielecki's action-packed, vi

Told with heart and humour, this story of friendship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees.A stunning new picture book from Onjali Q. Raúf and Pippa Curnick.There's a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger's, a face as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I'd like to be her friend. But she never wants to play with me in the playground or make sandcastles in the sandpit.The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad because she had to leave her home, her family, her school, her toys, her books and all her friends too.But I've got a plan! There's something I can do to make her feel better when she's missing everything she's left behind . . .With bold, beautiful artwork by Pippa Curnick, this heartfelt story about the power of friendship and kindness shows young readers what steps they can take to make refugee children feel welcome.

Everyone will want to get their hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series.The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Get your hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series!According to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . .Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors?Triceratopses didn't sit on lollipopses?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun packed with dinosaurs, mammoths and - of course - prehistoric frogs! With over 3 million copies sold across this beloved series, this hilarious new rhyming story from Kes Gray and Jim Field is the perfect picture book to share together. Guaranteed to get little dinosaur-fans giggling!Can't get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog!, Oi Dog!, Oi Cat!, Oi Duck-billed Platypus!, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!Praise for Oi Frog

These seriously spooky jokes are a scream!Why are graveyards so noisy?Because of all the coffin!Why didn't the skeleton go to the party?It had no body to go with!This spook-tacular collection of over 300 jokes will have your friends and family howling with laughter! With creepy illustrations on every page, this is a great Halloween treat that is sure to have kids in stitches. A hilarious addition to your Halloween celebrations.