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This much-loved collection is full of action songs, calming songs for bedtime and happy songs to dance to - perfect for the classroom, choirs and for singing at home or in the car with mummy, daddy, g

Claiming his promised Queen! The long-standing betrothal of Princess Eva and King Paul was a political match. Now he's ready to release her from their promise-until an explosive kis

‘Playful, moving and wholly remarkable’ Guardian ‘A small miracle’ New Statesman ‘Mastery of craft, resonance and deep feeling on every page’ Telegraph An introspective young boy, Joseph Coppock squints at the world with his lazy eye. Living alone in an old house, he reads comics, collects birds’ eggs and plays with his marbles. When, one day, a rag-and-bone man called Treacle Walker appears, exchanging an empty jar of a cure-all medicine and a donkey stone for a pair of Joseph's pyjamas and a lamb's shoulder blade, a mysterious friendship develops between them.A fusion of myth, magic and the stories we make for ourselves, Treacle Walker is an extraordinary novel from one of our greatest living writers. ‘All the exuberance and eccentricity, all the deep thought and resounding mythology of [Garner’s] best work’ Observer ‘Spare and allusive… luminous and understated’ Rowan Williams, New Statesman ‘Cryptic, evocative, sparely told and deceptively simple’ Carolyne Larrington, TLS A NEW STA

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It's his father's task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency ser

Get up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter CHRIS PACKHAM CBE and encounter the amazing plant superheroes that will help us save the world. What links seaweed, forests and oranges? They are all SUPERHERO PLANTS! Explore the amazing plants that will help us save the world with CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist. Discover some incredible plants and the amazing jobs they do – from supporting wildlife and providing food, materials for clothing or for building to inspiring inventions and new technology, and so much more! Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE. How to

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world... Illustrated b

An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigorous interrogation and beautiful style.

Packed with action and adventure, this is the perfect gift for Pokémon fans ages 6 years and over. BRAND NEW and OFFICIALDiscover new friends, locations and stories in this year’s Pokémon Annual!Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2024)The new Pokémon Annual 2027 features stories from the hit animated POKÉMON HORIZONS series. Meet the crew of friendly Trainers – the Rising Volt Tacklers – aboard the Brave Olivine airship and join them on two new adventures in the exciting world of Pokémon.Journey across Paldea to discover new Pokémon and learn everything there is to know about this exciting new region. This action-packed annual is packed full of stories, profiles, activities, crafts, colouring and a brand new Paldea Pokédex filled with awesome never-before-seen Pokémon, facts and stats.Covers the entire story arc of the brand-new Pokémon animation, Horizons, The Series. Follow new Trainers, Liko and Roy as they join the Rising Volt Tacklers and embark on an ex

"It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated." – The Telegraph Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really! Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9. Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter.Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast. Why Politics Matters by ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, a writer, podcaster and strategist who is best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokespe

A funny flip-the-flap book from the classic world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and young children!An introduction to a variety of shapes and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores a variety of shapes.Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

A funny flip-the-flap book for babies and young children, from the world of classic Dr. Seuss!An introduction to a variety of senses and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of the senses.Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

A funny flip-the-flap book from the classic world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and young children!An introduction to numbers and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores numbers from 1 to 10!Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

A funny flip-the-flap book from the classic world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and young children!An introduction to crazy colours and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores a range of colours.Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

An official illustrated adventure in the Galar Region, for young, struggling or reluctant readers and kids who love new Pokémon – new for 2023!Join Ash and Pikachu on an adventure in Galar, the newest Pokémon region!The new Pokémon are here, and you’ve gotta catch 'em all! Start by joining legendary Pokémon trainer Ash and his Pikachu on an awesome adventure. They'll meet and catch some amazing new Pokémon in this reader, including Galar First Partners Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble!Enjoy exploring in Galar, the new region from the blockbuster games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Penultimate Peril, the siblings face a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix seri

A search-and-find official Minecraft illustrated children’s book – the perfect gift for kids aged 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Halloween 2025!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Spot the zombies and their variations lurking in these official Minecraft search-and-find scenes!Did you hear that? A groan. There it goes again! But where is that pesky zombie?Journey across the dimensions, spotting zombies and other mobs in ten incredible scenes and patterns. Hunt for chicken jockeys and husks in the desert, zombified piglins in the Nether, drowned under the ocean and more!Will you be able to spot them all before they find you?Plus when you’ve found all the mobs, there are plenty more things to spot at the back of the book!

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The End, the siblings face a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series directed

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Slippery Slope the siblings face a secret message, a toboggan, a deceitful trap, a swarm of snow gnats and a scheming villain… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have been warned.

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Grim Grotto, the siblings face mushrooms, a desperate search for something lost, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil

Winner of the Children's Literature Festivals Book Award for Non-fiction and the Teachers’ Award Inspired by the incredible human body? Take a tour with DR RONX – TV presenter on CBBC’s Operation Ouch! and an award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor – to discover spongy brains, gooey guts and everything in between. Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9. Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: How to Save a Life by DR RONX.Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast. Marvellous Vehicles by JAMES MAY, a writer and broadcaster who is best known for co-presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour. How Fam

An official illustrated Minecraft children’s novel, new for 2026 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and for kids aged 10, 11, 12, 13 who love gaming!Nzinga's old neighbourhood is changing fast and not for the better!First the noise starts – drilling all day, every day!Then beloved shops and homes start disappearing!Can Nzinga save her favourite street before it’s too late?Meanwhile, Phantasy Philly – Nzinga's amazing Minecraft build – is nowhere near finished. With her cousin Jannah acting weird and refusing to help, and a huge Minecraft convention just weeks away, time is running out. Can Nzinga find her voice, bring her team together and fight for her community both in-game and in real life?This is a story about standing up for what matters and discovering that even the quietest person can make the biggest difference.

The spectacular illustrated picture book for children aged 3+, from the creator of internationally bestselling Here We Are and What We’ll BuildThe captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We’ll BuildA father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork.Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.

TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPERWith special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say.

The final adventure in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve The Pages and Co. series comes to a thrilling end in this perfect final instalment. When Tilly, Oskar, Milo and Alessia venture into King Arthur’s realm in search of the wizard Merlin, they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought.Together, they must journey into myth and legend – to bargain with the trickster Loki and unlock their destinies with the help of the Three Fates – and find a way to untangle the Alchemist’s grip on the world’s imagination. To save Pages & Co. and the very foundations of bookwandering, Tilly and her friends will have to learn the true power of imagination in a thrilling final adventure, but an unexpected enemy stands in their way.