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Friday 18th FebruaryBinky has just reminded us that we have to put on this play in front of the WHOLE SCHOOL and now we’re a mixture of excited and SCARED!When Bea’s class is tasked with putting on the school play, she can’t wait to get started. Her friends are nothing if not dramatic, and now her magic is getting stronger, perhaps she can use that to create some special effects!But before long the drama takes over the school – with overenthusiastic set design, nervous performers and transformation mishaps. It’s time for Bea and her friends to put their teamwork to the test and put on an unFROGettable performance…A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:“Great fun!” – iPaper“Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust“A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT“A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of

9781788953382 Diary Of An Accidental Witch #1Monday 20th SeptemberI'M AT WITCH SCHOOL! Now would be a really good time to discover I can do magic... Bea Black has just moved to Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. When her dad accidentally enrols her at the local witch school, she has to get to grips with some interesting new classes, like, NOW! Also on her to do list? Make friends, look after the grumpy class frog AND do everything humanly magically possible to stay on a broom...9781788953399 Diary Of An Accidental Witch #2: Flying HighMonday 1st NovemberThere's only fifty days until the Winter Solstice, the longest and witchiest night of the year. But before that there's the Grand Tournament - the biggest and sportiest day in the witchy calendar! And I can't wait!Bea Black is all settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She's made tonnes of friends at witch school, learned how to levitate frogs (just about) and been working h

Friday 4th FebruaryIt feels like I've only been asleep for a minute but I can't risk being late for school today - the Very Important Witches are coming!Bea Black is determined to become the BEST witch she can be and learn EVERYTHING about magic. So when a school visit from some VERY important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It's her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she's learned so far. But when the visitors arrive, they are NOT who the students and teachers were expecting.In fact, they're the opposite! With the witch school at risk of being exposed, it's up to Bea to use her ordinary special skills to save the day. The perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:"Great fun!" - iPaper"Full of magical mayhem!" - BookTrust"A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone." - Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE

Monday 17th JanuaryIt's finally time for the school trip! And we're off to the SPOOKIEST castle I have EVER seen!Bea Black is in her second term at witch school and she can't wait for the Year Seven residential trip to the haunted Cadabra Castle. The students are excited to fly around the famous GO pitch, explore the ancient turrets and have a magical time ... if they can just stop arguing! Except Ms Sparks has other plans - this isn't a holiday, it's a team-building exercise for a class who desperately need to learn to work together.But with rumours of a ghost terrorizing the castle, Bea has a lot more to contend with than scavenger hunts and hikes! Not least being paired up with Blair Smith-Smythe, her ULTIMATE frenemy! Will the class learn anything from their time at Cadabra? And more importantly, will Bea and Blair manage to avoid hexing each other for long enough to solve the spooky mystery?A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH mee

Monday 1st NovemberThere's only fifty days until the Winter Solstice, the longest and witchiest night of the year. But before that there's the Grand Tournament - the biggest and sportiest day in the witchy calendar! And I can't wait!Bea Black is all settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She's made tonnes of friends at witch school, learned how to levitate frogs (just about) and been working hard on polishing up her broom skills.So when the Winter Solstice Grand Tournament rolls round, she's ready to rise to the next challenge and fly high. But then Ms Sparks decides that this year's tournament will be a bit ... er ...different. That is, it won't be an Extraordinary Grand Tournament at all, but rather a very ordinary sports day with Spellshire Academy! With magic firmly forbidden and rivalry reaching new heights, who will emerge victorious? And more importantly, will Bea's friendship with her best non-witchy friend Ash survive the competition? A p

Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley - with a LOT of help from Flapjack - catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley - with a LOT of help from Flapjack - catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?PRAISE FOR HUXLEY AND FLAPJACK:"This daft duo’s gently pottering adventures are ideal for newly independent readers." – Guardian“Full of energy ...

Scrap、Paige 和 Gnat 躲過 Mayor Highshine 的襲擊後，踏上通往「Elsewhere」的旅程，只為找回那艘名為 Pink-Footed Goose 的火箭船，盼望脫離眼前殘酷的世界。「Elsewhere」看似荒蕪，卻有一座由機器人建立的漂流小鎮 Mooch，在這裡，他們短暫得到了庇護與歸屬。然而，Paige 卻開始看見如幻似真的人影——尤其是她的母親，似乎正引領他們走向某個祕密。這部作品延續 STITCH HEAD 作者強烈的風格，以幽默與懸念交織出獨特的世界觀，也帶出成長過程中的困惑與信念。推薦給喜愛 Maz Evans 與 Thomas Taylor 的中年級讀者。I'm not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weird.After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshine's views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home.However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom she's convinced is guiding them

A madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for adventure... Maisie's summer can FINALLY start when she's whisked away from a boring music camp by her bandit family, the Robbersons. Bring on a summer of screeching down country lanes, camping out on lakeshores and devouring sweets - Maisie can't wait! The Robbersons are equally happy to have Maisie and her sharp skills back just in time for the robbers' summer festival.This year a new Bandit Leader will be appointed - and with the bandit clans out for revenge, the Robbersons need all the help they can get... The second story in a fresh and fun series about what it really means to escape, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Danny Wallace's HAMISH series and THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF FREDDIE YATES.

Join best friends Bear and Mouse as they have a farmyard adventure! From a friendly farmer in his tractor and a hungry horse to a mummy pig and her babies, there are so many exciting things to see!Clever slider mechanisms and lift-the-flaps encourage your little one to interact with the book and learn about the animals which they might find on the farm. A gentle and engaging introduction to a popular early-learning concept. Also available: Bear and Mouse Start the Day, Bear and Mouse Go to Bed, Bear and Mouse Birthday Party, Bear and Mouse NurseryComing soon: Bear and Mouse at the Park

如果有一道不該打開的門，你會想知道門後藏著什麼嗎？穿過那扇「sideways door」，熟悉的世界立刻變得不太一樣。這裡有滿腦子只想著牙齒的 nightmare pig、能讓你和鏡中倒影交換位置的詭異力量，還有躲在棚屋裡飢腸轆轆的怪物。至於 Doctor Panic，他已經看過太多門後世界的祕密，最好別輕易與他碰面。本書由 STITCH HEAD 得獎作者 Guy Bass 與 Carnegie 獎入圍插畫家 David Roberts 合作，以數篇彼此獨立的恐怖故事，打造黑暗、古怪又帶有想像力的短篇集。驚悚中帶著荒誕趣味，適合已能享受一點毛骨悚然氣氛的年輕讀者。● 收錄多篇超自然恐怖短篇，從鏡中倒影、怪物到 Doctor Panic，每篇都有不同的驚嚇設定● 由 STITCH HEAD 作者 Guy Bass 創作，搭配 Carnegie 獎入圍插畫家 David Roberts 的圖像● 推薦給喜愛 Chris Priestley、Jennifer Killick 與 AVELINE JONES 系列的讀者I have a question. What's the worst thing that could happen?Wait. Before you decide, let me tell you a story...Take a trip through the sideways door and let supernatural secrets come alive in these chilling tales of terror! Meet the nightmare pig, a sinister swine with teeth on her mind. Witness the terrifying reality of swapping places with your reflection or visit the ravenous monster in the shed. And, if you dare, come face to fear-filled face with Doctor Panic, who's seen far too much of the world behind the sideways door.But b

誰說企鵝不能飛？Clive Penguin 又回來了！這一次是可以獨立閱讀的全新故事。當旁白大力稱讚海鷗在天空中俯衝翱翔的「雄偉」姿態，Clive 可不太服氣。海鷗能飛，為什麼企鵝就不行？於是他下定決心，無論別人怎麼說，都要想辦法讓自己飛上天空。本書以一本正經的冷面幽默，描寫 Clive 不理會旁人的懷疑，一心朝著看似不可能的目標前進。簡潔的文字與角色鮮明的個性，讓「企鵝學飛」這件事自然製造出一連串笑點，也帶出勇於嘗試、不被別人的看法限制的主題。特別適合喜歡 Jon Klassen 式幽默的大小讀者。Who's ever heard of a flying penguin?Clive Penguin is back in a new stand-alone story! Affronted by the narrator's praise for 'majestic' swooping seagulls, is determined to take to the sky himself. He's going to fly! Who says penguins can't do it?A funny, deadpan tale of reaching for your dreams and ignoring naysayers. Perfect for fans of John Klassen!

Frog 信心滿滿地站在一根木頭前。只要輕輕一跳，就能越過去，這有什麼難的？至少他自己是這麼認為。帶著十足的自信和一身令人難忘的運動裝扮，Frog 一次又一次起跳，沒想到看似簡單的任務，怎麼試都不成功。隨著失敗次數增加，他也愈來愈不耐煩。Frog 最後究竟能不能跳過木頭？而木頭另一邊，又有什麼在等著他？Stephanie Stansbie 以簡潔俐落的文字搭配 Jack Viant 明亮又充滿表情的插畫，讓重複的跳躍挑戰愈演愈有趣，最後還藏著令人會心一笑的轉折。幽默中也自然帶出「別太早說大話」的小小提醒，適合喜歡 Jon Klassen、Chris Haughton 式幽默的讀者。Frog is going to jump this log. And it will be easy... or so he thinks!Bursting with braggadocio, misplaced bravado, and some truly unforgettable sportswear, Frog's frustration builds as his feeble efforts fall short.Will he ever clear the log? And what awaits him on the other side...?Author Stephanie Stansbie's pared-back, confident text leaps off the page alongside debut illustrator Jack Viant's bright, expressive artwork in this crackingly funny picture book. Look out for the satisfying twist at the end and a subtle lesson on misplaced arrogance. Perfect for fans of the fabulously subversive humour found in picture books by Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton, and Lane Smith.Children and adults alike a

Blu is excited to move into a brand-new town full of tomatoes - until he realises he's the only one in blue! Desperate to fit in, Blu sets off on a frustrating project to turn red, like everyone else . . .Debut talent Amber Aü spins a sensitive tale of personal growth and self-acceptance. Quirky humour and a warm, pared-back palette beautifully capture both the ache of feeling like an outsider, and the joys to be found in the very things that set us apart. Ideal for fans of Elmer by David McKee, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, and Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph, this heartfelt, confidence-boosting picture book will captivate readers young and old.Highly commended at the World Illustration Awards 2024.

London, Summer 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, and her best friend Gilbert are going to see their favourite musical double act, the Wade Sisters, perform at the London Palladium! But then one half of the duo – Betty Wade – disappears.Her sister Judy hires Clem and Gilbert to find Betty.The pair are soon pulled into the dark side of the theatre scene, and into the orbit of a notorious criminal mastermind.It’s a race against time and the gangsters of London to get Betty back to the theatre. Will Clem be able to stage the rescue of a lifetime?A rollicking middle grade series full of madcap escapades, fast-talking dames and unlikely heroes, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, ENOLA HOLMES, ADVENTURES ON TRAINS and Katherine Woodfine.

Scrap和Paige再度逃出高閃市長的魔掌，帶著Gnat踏上前往傳說中的火箭之地──海洋叢林。但那枚火箭早已殘破，還守在一群脾氣暴躁的蛙熊手裡。當Scrap努力修復時，卻發現了一個讓他動搖的真相：他們可能根本離不開這裡。市長勢力已迫近，舊敵重現，新盟友出現，Paige面臨一個痛苦的選擇──是留下，還是為了保護Gnat，冒險出逃？This is the story of how everything changed. It's not my story, not really. This is the story of my sister and her best friend Scrap, and of what they gave up for me ...to save me. After escaping the clutches of Mayor Highshine for a second time, Scrap, Paige and Gnat make the perilous journey to the ocean jungles in search of the last rocket ship on Somewhere 513. But as they struggle to liberate the ship from a family of vicious frogbears, disaster strikes and it suffers a near-fatal crash.As Scrap works to repair the ship, things go from bad to worse when he makes a discovery that means leaving is impossible. But with the forces of Mayor Highshine closing in, staying isn't an option either. As old rivalries return and new alliances form in the midst of a final stand-off, Paige faces an agonising decision if she is to ke

A heartwarming Christmas story book for kids from exciting new talent Harriet Howe.When an old man moves in next door, everyone is too busy to notice, except one little girl. He’s got a white beard and a round tummy and is very handy at repairing toys in his workshop – he must be Santa Claus!When the old man becomes unwell, the little girl hatches a plan to rally the whole street together to look after Santa. But will he be better in time for Christmas Eve . . . ?This playful, festive story celebrates the joy of community and gently explores the theme of looking out for the elderly, especially during the holiday season. With beautiful, cosy illustrations from the hugely talented Julia Christians (Magnificent Mabel) and a gently humorous text, this is the perfect Christmas Eve box filler. Alongside Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Jarvis, Dasher by Matt Tavares and The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy and Emily Sutton, The Street Where Santa Lives is a modern-classic Christmas pic

本書延續前作事件之後的時間線，主角 Charley 在歷經 Harrogate 的恐怖經驗近一年後，與母親暫居於名為 Glendale 的偏僻小鎮。這裡表面寧靜，卻有著與女巫傳說相關的陰暗歷史。隨著萬聖節逼近，Charley 發現自己能與亡者溝通的能力似乎與小鎮過去密不可分。然而，接連發生的失蹤事件、行為異常的幽靈，以及本該消失的 Harrogate Killer 再度出現，使情勢迅速失控。本書以幽默節奏包裹驚悚元素，在逃生、友情與恐懼之間來回穿梭，既是對恐怖片公式的致敬，也是一場關於選擇與生存的考驗。Can you be a final girl and survive your own horror movie – twice?Almost a year after the horrors of Harrogate, Charley and her mum find themselves stranded in a small village called Glendale, AKA ‘The Devil’s Punchbowl’. Then she befriends the local misfits and learns of her new home’s ties to witchcraft – and realises that Glendale has even more secrets than she bargained for.However, the town’s troubled past might just be the key to Charley understanding her ability to speak to the dead, especially with Halloween approaching. But after a series of disappearances, the ghosts acting differently this time, and the Harrogate Killer making a shocking return, Charley realises she might have taken on more than she can handle.Before she can

Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But this book is too slimy, that one is too sweet and this one too smelly. Will Nibbles ever find a book that's just right? Perhaps the perfect snack is a little closer to home .. . Everyone's favourite cheeky book monster is back, and he is HUNGRY! From slimy guides for ogres to farmyard fun, children will love peeking through die-cuts and lifting flaps as they follow along with Nibbles' search for his next meal.Just like Wolves by Emily Gravett, Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley and Nicola O'Byrne, and Please Don't Read This Book by Deanna Kizis and Sam Boughton, Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster is a fresh, innovative and exciting celebration of books, ideal for all little book monsters. Also available . .. Nibbles: The Book Monster, Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide, Nibbles: The Monster Hunt, Nibbles: The Bedtime Book

Mushroom is having the worst day EVER. First, he's not picked to go on the pizza (and Pineapple is chosen instead of him - can you BELIEVE it?! PINEAPPLE!). Then, Milk spills all over him. And then he's thrown in the compost bin. The indignity!I know exactly what you're thinking . . . it's time to build a mushroom army and take revenge!A laugh-out-loud picture book with the message that revenge never pays.

Follow Lion around the house as he tidies up, does the hoovering and cleans in the dishes in this delightfully interactive board book. Full of novelties for little hands, including flaps, sliders and wheels, it's a charming and hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers. With engaging text that lends itself perfectly to repeated reading and characterful illustration from Nicola Kent, Lion's Cleaning Day is the ideal book for any little one who has ever wanted to get involved with what the grown-ups are doing!

Discover the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom with this interactive board book! Filled with colourful photographic images of over 40 animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, Noisy Animal World is the perfect book for little animal fans.

A hilarious, icky, sticky, spooky story with fluorescent green slime throughout - perfect for fans of Halloween, mayhem and goo!When Squeak the mouse wins a beastly-looking jelly in a competition, Granny throws it in the bin. But Squeak can't resist a sneaky taste . .. and UH OH! No more Mr. MICE guy - he turns into Hyde, a food-guzzling, slime-spewing monster mouse! Soon, the cupboards are bare, so hungry Hyde builds a machine that zaps clocks, chairs and sofas into food! Can anyone stop this monster from eating everything .. . and help Squeak turn back to normal?This child-friendly twist on the creepy classic Jekyll and Hyde taps into all the fun tropes of creepy stories and comic books.It will appeal to fans of Nibbles (Emma Yarlett), Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Flava Z. Drago), Creepy Tales (Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown) and the classic Haunted House (Jan Pienkowski). *Note: this was originally published with the title Hyde and Squeak.

Big whoop. Autumn is here. Too bad Grumpkin HATES Halloween.Poor Grumpkin doesn't even want to BE a pumpkin, never mind embrace the spooky season! Join this sassy, squashy icon as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and candy-corn-fuelled fun. With a loveable anti-hero, deadpan humour and fantastically funny illustrations from super-talented Siân Roberts, this hilarious board book shows children the importance of keeping an open mind and the possibility of finding joy where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt.

Magic Torch-Invisible Ink & UV TorchOver 50 Spooky Friends to Find!Wail, shriek, hiss, howl, croak, bubble, BOO!Can you find the ghosts before they all jump out at you?Blow off the cobwebs and join a host of cute Halloween characters on their ghost-hunting mission! Use the magic torch to search for more than 50 fiendishly friendly creatures hiding in lots of spine-tingling scenes, such as a haunted house, a bat’s cave, a pumpkin patch and more.This board book will bring you on a spectacular search-and-find adventure! Shine the special UV torch onto each page to reveal over 50 spooky creatures hiding in UV ink.READER REVIEWSAWARDS