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Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.Who invented the first artificial intelligence? How do machines listen without ears? And can I use artificial intelligence to talk to my pets?Learn what artificial intelligence is and how it works as you explore its impact on the environment, society and even our own bodies.Discover how artificial intelligence is used all around you, from smartphones and search engines to cars and prosthetic limbs, and how it might be used in the future!Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers.Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge.Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series:Think Big: Secrets of BeesThink Big: The Speed of Light

A BIG Christmas book for sharing with a little person, introducing festive first words, Christmassy colours, snowy shapes and more early-learning concepts – with additional felt flaps and a mirror!With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG Christmas-themed playbook is perfect for a first Christmas present or for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many snowmen can you count? What colour are the presents? What shape are the baubles? And finally, where are you?A brilliant large-format board book introducing early-learning first concepts and encouraging interactive play, with 10 soft felt flaps, tactile die-cuts on every page and a surprise mirror ending.Other titles available in the series:My BIG PlaybookMy BIG Playbook: FarmMy BIG Playbook: NatureMy BIG Playbook: Things That Go

An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler! It's Little Rabbit's special day - and he needs help to open his presents, blow out his candles and welcome some very exciting visitors! A cute and interactive story that all little rabbits will love. There are loads of titles to collect... Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat ...and many more!

“An intricately detailed, laser-cut book enabling children to explore homes from seven different eras, from the Middle Ages to the present day.”– Fiona Noble, The BooksellerIn this beautifully detailed, laser-cut book, children can travel back in time and explore homes from seven different eras: Late Middle Ages, Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, 1920s, 1960s and present day. Peek through the windows, discover the rooms inside and spot the family members. Then, learn a bit more about the family, spot the pieces of furniture that appear in more than one house, and find out what people wore in each era - from kirtles and crinolines to flat caps and flapper dresses.Written in consultation with experts from the National Trust and exquisitely illustrated throughout by Sarah Gibb.The perfect non-fiction picture book for doll’s house fans aged 6-10!

Alex and Ruby are enjoying a Victorian Christmas in Applecott House. Chestnuts, carols by the fire and lots and lots of cake! But life is harder for poor motherless Edith, whose father is sending her

In their third and final spooky adventure, Denzel and his friends face the biggest, baddest ghost of all: The Ghostfather. He's making a comeback, and he needs Denzel's help, whether he like it or not

Go all in for the National Year of Reading 2026 with this inspiring, accessible and powerful collection of words that matter.Featuring a stunning cover and inside illustrations by best-selling illustrator Axel Scheffler and expertly selected extracts with accessible, thoughtful commentary by Nicolette Jones, children's book expert for The Sunday Times. The perfect gift for every occasion.Celebrate the joy of reading with this inspiring collection of poetry, prose, letters, song lyrics, speeches, quotations and more! From Shakespeare to Stephen Hawking; Greta Thunberg to Galileo; Malala to Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Alfred Lord Tennyson - these are all in turn powerful, funny, moving, wise, and thought-provoking.Previously published in hardback as Writes of Passage

A poignant story full of love and gentle humour to help young children understand dementia.George’s granny is quite forgetful. Sometimes, she can’t even remember George’s name. But George doesn’t mind. Together they play in the garden, dance, and share chocolate biscuits. Granny might not always remember the little things, but George knows she loves him more than words can say.A celebration of the unforgettable love between a grandparent and grandchild, proving that even though the mind can sometimes forget, the heart will always remember.This is a topical and timely story from bestselling and award-winning writer, Jeanne Willis. Beautiful artwork from Spanish talent, Raquel Catalina, brings this heartfelt tale to life with tenderness and warmth.

The Romans and Dinosaurs live together in a huge glass dome called Romasauria. They race their rocket chariots and feast on Moon-Cow and chips until life on Mars is threatened by a Giant Asteroid. Wil

An adorable new buggy edition of this bestselling baby book - with felt flaps and a mirror!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Santa Claus?, you're on the look out for Mrs Polar Bear, Mr Snowman, Mrs Elf and Santa Claus himself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with little ones.With its handy strap and mini format, this cute little buggy book is just perfect for babies and toddlers on the go.

A brand-new first sticker book for toddlers and preschoolers!This festive sticker book has over 40 BIG stickers and features charming artwork from Benji Davies, the illustrator of The Storm Whale. Join Bizzy Bear as he has lots of adventures this Christmas, playing in the snow, visiting Santa and delivery presents to children all around the world. Every page includes a panel with objects to spot in the picture and stickers to complete the Christmas scene.There are three other Bizzy Bear sticker books to collect: Things That Go and Animals.

An adorable new buggy edition of this bestselling baby book - with felt flaps and a mirror!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mrs Ladybird?, you're on the look out for Mr Caterpillar, Mrs Bee, Mr Snail and Mrs Ladybird herself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with little ones. With its handy strap and mini format, this cute little buggy book is just perfect for babies and toddlers on the go.

Super-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals and plants that you might find in the garden, countryside, forest, jungle and arctic. Informative and engaging, this is the perfect introduction to the natural world for little ones.A brilliant tool for building vocabulary and stimulating speech, this delightful book is also just a whole lot of FUN!Also available: 100 First Words and 100 First Words: City

Maya and Rose won't talk to each other. Even though they are sisters. Not since the accident. Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn't know what to do. Now Maya and Rose have to go away together

The Romans and Dinosaurs live on Mars in a huge glass dome called Romasauria. They race their rocket chariots and feast on Moon-Cow and chips until life on Mars is threatened by a Giant Asteroid. Will

We Are Dragon is the third book in the outstanding, highly original and unputdownable 'I Am Wolf' series from Alastair Chisholm.Following on from I Am Wolf and I Am Raven, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure, great for fans of Mortal Engines and The Last Wild.Rieka's world is on fire.She's lived her whole life aboard Constructs, giant mechanical creatures that battle each other for territory. Now a new enemy has swept across the land - Dragon. And even with all the survivors united against it, Dragon is winning.Technically brilliant, Rieka believes that she alone can turn the war. But the path she sets out on is dangerous, both for her and her friends. And all the while, there is a truth about herself she must face.If she doesn't, she could destroy everything she's trying to save.Also written by the award-winning Alastair Chisholm:I Am Wolf (Shortlisted, Peters Children's Book of the Year award 2025)I Am RavenPraise for I Am Wolf:"Jam-packed with action and suspense, and wildly

A bright large-format, lift-the-flap gift book, featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to look at and talk about.Look, baby, look! There's a squirrel and a dog. A slide, a picnic and a bench, a see-saw and a log.Look, Baby, Look! Outside is a beautifully-designed baby's catalogue featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to recognise when they are on the farm, at the park, on the beach and in the city. Arranged by theme, each page has playful rhyming text and bright, beautiful illustrations from Louise Lockhart of The Printed Peanut.The book is printed with vibrant neon ink to help stimulate a baby's developing eyesight and packed with recognisable objects to help a toddler build their vocabulary. This fun and friendly spotting book is a brilliant tool to encourage discussion as you enjoy reading aloud together.Look, Baby, Look! is one of the most stylish gift book series on the market with Look, Baby, Look! At Home also available.Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on th

A fantastically funny rhyming picture book, from the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator, Ross Collins. Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to shift Bear but nothing works and tired old Mouse eventually gives up.Once Mouse has gone, however, that cheeky Bear just gets up and walks home! How dare he? But what's that? Is that a MOUSE in Bear's HOUSE?! A hilariously funny family story to share at bedtime, or any time, to make children (and parents!) laugh out loud. A brilliant, brightly coloured book in sturdy board for the very youngest of readers. Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016.Look for the sequel, There's a Mouse in My House. This time, the tables are turned and Mouse is the very unwelcome guest who just won't leave! Can't get enough? Look out for more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins: This Zoo is Not for You

An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read! This is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD.“I loved every page of this gripping, dystopian thriller. Wonderful characters, thrilling action and a unique new world. Now I wish I had my own animal construct!” Kieran Larwood, author of Podkin One Ear“I wolfed this down… Great MG sci-fi.” Darren Simpson, author of ScavengersColl belongs to Wolf.He lives with his crew on a Construct, a huge technological “creature” driven by the crew’s combined willpower. Together they roam their world, fighting other Constructs and absorbing them into their own.But when a new and dangerous Construct attacks them, Coll is thrown clear from Wolf and left behind. Now he must survive life on ground and get back to his crew. He is helped by Rieka, a “Tock” who makes the Constructs work. She promises Coll a way to return, but can she be trusted? And what is she really trying to do…?When Coll uncovers the

The thirteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.Jasmine’s dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself…When a newborn seal pup is abandoned on the riverbank, Jasmine and Tom are determined to care for her until she’s old enough to be released. But there are other dangers for baby seals, and when Pearl’s life is threatened again, nobody knows what the future will hold. Will Pearl ever be able to return to the sea?Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.Check out Jasmine’s other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle, A Kitten Called Holly, A Sheepdog Called Sky and many more!

A lyrical and inspirational picture book about protecting nature from plastic pollution. When a young child forges a special connection with a seal on a trip to the seaside, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Through their eyes, we have a chance to explore everything the amazing beach and wide, wide sea has to offer .. . until suddenly a violent storm blows in.The next morning the beach is ugly . . .and covered in litter. Whose fault is it? And who can fix it? Together, the child, their grandmother, and the rest of the community clean the beach, and the child makes a promise to the seal that things will change for the better. Written by author and wild-swimmer Anna Wilson and illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Jenny Lovlie, this is the perfect story to share with children from 3+ who love the seaside.Published in collaboration with the National Trust, who protect over 700 miles of wild coastline in the UK. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture bo

When a little squirrel finds a big pile of nuts, he is VERY excited! But soon he is joined by another squirrel . . . and this squirrel thinks the nuts belong to HER. And when Mouse, Bear, Badger and R

When a little squirrel finds a big pile of nuts, he is VERY excited! But soon he is joined by another squirrel . . . and this squirrel thinks the nuts belong to HER. And when Mouse, Bear, Badger and R

Sharing is never easy when you're little! This playtime, Ruby has red blocks and is going to build with them. Benji has blue blocks and is going to build with them. They both build and build, until Be

With the Shadow Faerie still at large and the tribal elders unable to work together to defeat him Laney and her friends must find the third myrical before it's too late. But with her new powers and ol

A BIG book for sharing with a little person, introducing animals, first words, colours, numbers and more - with felt flaps and a mirror!With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG animal-themed playbook is perfect for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many zebras can you count? What colour is the crocodile? What noise does a frog make? And finally, where are you?Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.A brilliant large-format board book introducing early-learning first concepts and encouraging interactive play, with 10 soft felt flaps, tactile die-cuts on every page and a surprise mirror ending.Other titles available in the series:*My BIG Playbook*My BIG Playbook: Farm*My BIG Playbook: Nature*My BIG Playbook: Things That Go*My BIG Playbook: Christmas

What do you get if you cross a squid with a fish? It's a squish, of course! And how about a shark and a turtle? Why, that's a shurtle! With over 121 possible underwater creations, silly names and stra

At the end of a lovely, fun-filled day, there’s time for just one last game for Little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit and their woodland friends. But when Little Bunny gets tired and it becomes too much o

At the end of a lovely, fun-filled day, there’s time for just one last game for Little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit and their woodland friends. But when Little Bunny gets tired and it becomes too much o

Bring Unicorn Island to life in this magical sticker activity book filled with over 10 sparkly scenes and more than 100 stickers!Add Sophia and her friends to a sleepover in Sapphire dorm, fill Wonderwood Forest with magical creatures, and use your stickers to bring the fun to the Fairy Moon Masquerade Ball - there are lots of magical places to visit at Unicorn Academy!Perfect for keeping Unicorn Riders in training busy for hours.Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia and the Magical Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 5+ Illustrated)Unicorn Academy: Sophia Meets Her Unicorn (Book 1, Picture Book 3+)Unicorn Academy: Meet the Unicorn Riders Sticker Activity BookUnicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Academy: Press Out and Decorate

Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you've EVER seen! This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things - a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG adventure.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship.With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Crazy creatures in this bonkers book of zany zoo animals from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler What do you get if you cross an alligator with a moose? It's an alligoose, of course! And how about a camel with a hippopotamus? Why, that's a camotamus! With over 121 possible creations, silly names and strange noises to make you giggle, this new Flip Flap book is perfect for preschoolers and ideal for animal fans. With a hilarious rhyming text and brilliant artwork from the illustrator of The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series, Axel Scheffler, simply flip the pages to create some seriously zany zoo animals! Other titles in the series include: Farm, Jungle, Safari, Pets, Ocean, Dinosaurs, Frozen, Minibeasts

Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships. But when he rings his bell and shouts "PIRATES!" a few too many times - and there's NO pirate shi

Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships. But when he rings his bell and shouts "PIRATES!" a few too many times - and there's NO pirate shi

An adorable new buggy edition of this bestselling baby book - with felt flaps and a mirror!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr Snowman?, you're on the look out for Mrs Angel, Mr Gingerbread man, Mrs Robin and Mr Snowman himself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. With its handy strap and mini format, this cute little buggy book makes for a perfect Christmas stocking filler or gift for festive babies and toddlers on the go!

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun sliding counter series!Meet bee, ladybird, snail and worm - four adorable baby animals who are lost in the garden! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the Let's Go Home series include: Baby Tiger, Baby Rabbit, Baby Shark, Baby Lion and Baby Chick

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun sliding counter series!Meet chick, lamb, duckling and calf - four adorable baby animals who are lost on the farm! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the Let's Go Home series include: Baby Tiger, Baby Rabbit, Baby Shark and Baby Lion

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun new sliding counter series!Meet shark, crab, octopus and puffin - four adorable baby animals who are lost at sea! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger and Let's Go Home, Baby Lion

Create your own little museum and discover ancient history, in this exciting series from the British Museum!Fold-out the illustrated scenes and explore four different areas of ancient Roman history, from an incredible feast to a Roman army camp. Then use real-life photographic object stickers to curate your own multi-room museum, filled with all sorts of amazing artefacts.This book includes:*A sturdy but flexible paperback binding with fold-out pages.*Four illustrated scenes from ancient Roman history, presented alongside friendly and fascinating non-fiction text.*Four colourful rooms in your very own museum, ready to decorate and explore.*100 stickers to play with - featuring real historical objects including a toilet designed to look like a chariot, a fish-shaped bottle, a gladiator's helmet and more.Get creative and discover ancient Rome with the third book in this exciting series!Also available: My Little Museum: Ancient Egypt and My Little Museum: Ancient Greece

The seventeenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble.Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself... When Jasmine meets Joy, an injured reindeer calf, she falls completely in love and offers to look after her on the farm. But Christmas is coming and Joy has an important job to carry out over the festive season.Can Jasmine nurse Joy back to health in time? Or will Christmas be ruined for everyone?Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up. Check out Jasmine's other adventures:A Piglet Called TruffleA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called Hollyand many more!"Perfect for the young