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The enchanting festive poem from Carol Ann Duffy, former Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, and adorned with sumptuous illustrations by artist Margaux Carpentier, Christmas Eve at The Moon Under Water is the perfect festive gift for the poetry lover in your life. All the lights were on at The Moon Under Waterand the landlord, an Owl, was slowly pulling a pintto test his ale. Toothsome.It was Christmas Eveand the fire in the ancient grate gargled its flames... A horse walks into a bar. A hedgehog plays the piano.An owl mulls a flagon of wine. On Christmas Eve at The Moon Under Water, anything is possible, so when the landlord announces a festive prize for the best performance of the night, all and sundry pile into the pub, eager for a chance at victory. In Christmas Eve at The Moon Under Water all the old rivalries of the natural world are suspended for one miraculous night, as man stands shoulder to shoulder with animal, and predator and prey add warble and wail to the Yuletide choru

It's Christmas at the treehouse! This is the twelfth laugh-out-loud hilarious book in the series, filled with cartoon illustrations and perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Merry Christmas from the treehouse! The 156-Storey Treehouse is the twelfth book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The ChristmasaurusAndy and Terry have added 13 new levels to their treehouse!There's a wishing well, a world-record breaking level, a TV quiz show (hosted by Quizzy the Quizzical Quizbot) and an amazing mind-reading sandwich-making machine!But it’s the night before Christmas, and things are not going well for them – they’re at war with an angry snowman, Santa has crashed his sleigh and fallen into the cloning machine, and Mr

It's Christmas Eve and Reindeer can't find Santa anywhere! Lift the felt flaps to help look for him. Which other festive friends will you meet along the way?With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift and help develop their fine motor skills, this gorgeous book by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, is the perfect gift to share with little ones. Discover more adventures from Axel Scheffler: In the Jungle, Who's Hiding in the Park? and My First Search and Find: On the Farm.

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this festive season as she saves the day with another cunning plan in the fifth story in the brilliantly funny, Number One bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series.Packed full of fun, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is a perfect gift for the festive season from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.The fifth title in the Number One bestselling series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, which has been enjoyed by over four million children worldwide.Enjoy more perf

Whitney is not having a merry Christmas. The Plight Before Christmas is a second-chance, Christmas-themed sexy romance from Kate Stewart, author of the Ravenhood series. In the last three weeks she's lost her boyfriend and a promotion.Forced to gather at her grandparents' cosy cabin for the holidays with her large family, the only way she's going to get into the holiday spirit is with the help of three wise men: Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniel's, and Jim Beam. However, nothing offsets the shock of discovering her old boyfriend, Eli, on the doorstep. Now she's stuck for a week with Eli, the only man to ever break her heart.And he's ready to win her back . . .What readers are saying:'The perfect Christmas book . . .A truly great Xmas novel and, dare I say, something I will probably re-read every Christmas from now on. Five million stars!''Such a delightful Xmas story! There was laughter, love, heartache, and tears''Perfection. Absolutely loved this book! Highly recommend this if you like a s

"Light-hearted and rambunctious [this] is a fairytale with a difference" — Guardian Best Children's Books of 2023The fresh and funny story of a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden. A classic fairytale with a twist, celebrating animals and adventure, from the award-winning duo Sir Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Clara is a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches and climbing trees .. . but most of all, she loves collecting creepy-crawlies and making them her friends.That’s not easy with a bossy butler and a pernickety nanny always on your case. When Clara discovers that an ogre she keeps in her shoe under her bed isn’t an ogre at all, he offers her a way out of her predicament. There’s only one thing she needs to do .. . The Ogre Who Wasn't is a lesson in kindness and a celebration of the natural world written by Sir Michael Morpurgo, the Children's Laureate 2003-4, and illustrated by the

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators: All Tide Up for the seventh adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour, comic book series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play?!Can the Mango and Brash unravel this maritime mystery before a second ship befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this new nautical adventure!The Investigators series is a hit with boys and girls aged 7+ and covers themes like:- Teamwork- Resilience- Problem-solving'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie SmartJoin Mango and Brash on more adventures in the InvestiGators series by John Patrick Green - Take the Plunge, Off the Hook, Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S, Braver and Boulder, and Heist and Seek!

"A grown-up gothic fairy tale" — The Guardian's "five best young adult books of 2023""With its silver-sprinkled jacket, this elegiac story . . .is perfect"Children's Book of the Week – The Sunday TimesThe award-winning, bestselling Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett unite for the first time to conjure up a thrilling fairy tale of ghosts and magic, highly illustrated throughout with a luscious blue ink. On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you.When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father’s sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead. Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission?From the Costa Book Award-winning Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree and Unraveller, with spectacular illustrations from dou

Lots of laughs on every level in the world's most awesome treehouse! The thirteenth instalment in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.*10 Million Children Laughing Worldwide*There are lots of laughs at every level in The 169-Storey Treehouse, the last book in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Packed full of comic book style illustrations and perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger GangAndy and Terry have added thirteen new levels and built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they – and you – could wish for including: an electric pony stable, a NOISY level, a weather dome (where you can have whatever weather you want whenever you want it), and an 100% edible gingerbread house and a potato-powered translation transmitter that allows you to talk to everything everywhere all at the

Come and play with the baby Pea-Rexes Minty, Wasabi and Split in this action-packed board book, part of a series of books based on the TV animation Vegesaurs.It’s the Late Crunchiest Period, when the world was dominated by the juiciest and freshest creatures ever to rule the planet: the mighty . . . VEGESAURS!When Ginger and the Pea-Rexes stumble across a herd of Broccolisaurus, Minty and Wasabi immediately jump onto the gentle giants, ready for a day of play! But when Split admits he’s scared of the Broccs, Ginger helps him overcome his fear. She shows him that when you take the time to understand those around you, it can the lead the way to friendships that can take playtime to new heights!Vegesaurs: Pea-Rex Rollercaster features your favourite characters from the hit show and laugh-out-loud text to read together, this board book story is perfect for young Vegesaur fans.Also available: Dinner Time!, Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes and Baby Bok's Flying Lesson

A heartfelt story about a playful young wolf and her best friend, Bear.The two best friends always play together, whether it’s paddling in the stream, skidding in the snow, or tumbling in the falling leaves. But sometimes Bear feels sad and wants to be alone . . .Wolf and Bear is a beautiful tale of kindness and hope, exploring the topic of depression. Authentic and sensitively illustrated, this picture book gently introduces young children to a topic which can often be difficult to discuss.Written and illustrated by the hugely talented Kate Rolfe, winner of the V&A Student Illustrator of the Year Award 2022.

Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a spicy and heart-stopping romantasy from mega bestselling author and global sensation Jennifer L. Armentrout.From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a scorching romance with high stakes, breathtaking magic and a searing enemies-to-lovers romance.She lives by her intuition. He feeds on her pleasure . . .Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian – royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information. When her intuition leads her to save a travelling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning – and promise. Today he’ll bri

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Press the noisy button and WHOOSH through the sky with the witch in this fun pre-school sound board book!Fly through the sky with the witch and her friends and bring the story to life with a specially-designed 'whoosh' sound. This board book has a chunky sound button, perfect for small hands.Who's that flying over the treetops?Whoosh!It's the witch and her cat and a very tall hat.Whoosh! Went the Witch is a fun and interactive introduction to one of the UK's favourite story books, Room on the Broom from the superb partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling rhyming preschool favourite, Dormouse Has a Cold by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Dormouse is sniffing and snuffling – being ill is hard! But with some help from Doctor Stoat and a visit from her friends, she soon starts to feel better. What will cheer her up? Lift the flaps to find out, then join Dormouse and her friends for a fun trip to Acorn Fair.With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty-five years. Look out for the other ten Tales from Acorn Wood stories: Hare's New Dress, Postman Bear, Squirrel’s Snowman, Badger’s Band and more!

What's a fed-up duck who feels all out of luck supposed to do? Go and ask a wise owl for help, of course! But watch out for the hungry Fox . . .From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water, The Duck With No Luck is a funny, uplifting and reassuring tale about how to tackle the ups and downs of life, take a more positive look at things and appreciate all you have. After a particularly unlucky moment, Duck has had enough! Heading off to ask Wise Owl why he's so unlucky, he comes across a lonely swan, a hungry fox and a bare tree, all looking for answers of their own. Will Wise Owl's advice help Duck to find his luck after all? And has he just been looking in the wrong place all along?

★Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water / 鱷魚怕水系列繪本 ★拋開負面情緒，從生活中的小事來學習知足快樂 當一隻鴨子對於自己運氣不好甚至對生活感到厭煩時該怎麼辦呢？沒錯！趕緊去請教及智慧於一身的貓頭鷹，不過與此同時，還是要小心附近狡猾又肚子惡的狐狸唷！ What's a fed-up duck who feels all out of luck supposed to do? Go and ask a wise owl for help, of course! But watch out for the hungry Fox . . . From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water, The Duck With No Luck is a funny, uplifting and reassuring tale about how to tackle the ups and downs of life, take a more positive look at things and appreciate all you have. After a particularly unlucky moment, Duck has had enough! Heading off to ask Wise Owl why he's so unlucky, he comes across a lonely swan, a hungry fox and a bare tree, all looking for answers of their own. Will Wise Owl's advice help Duck to find his luck after all? And has he just been looking in the wrong place all along?

In Lion, Lion, PEEKABOO, babies' favourite game is brought to life with easy grab-and-pull mechanisms and a shiny mirror. Open the pages to reveal the stripy zebra, the spotty cheetah and many more adorable safari animals! With stunning illustrations by Grace Habib, punchy colours to engage babies’ senses, and soft learning about patterns, this is a perfect gift for babies aged 6 months or over. Also available in this sensory series: Duckling, Duckling, PEEKABOO!; Puppy, Puppy, PEEKABOO!; Moo Cow, Moo Cow, PEEKABOO!

Preschoolers will love discovering fun facts about their body in My First Body Book from Campbell Books. With acetate windows that show through to your bones, heart, lungs and more, plus pull-tabs for different processes such as digestion and how your brain sends messages, this book is perfect for hands-on learning. Packed full with people of all shapes and sizes and with a focus on health and well-being, STEAM learning has never been so much fun!Vibrant illustrations by Yujin Shin bring the book to life, with plenty to spot and talk about in the pictures.Children can have more learning fun in My First Clock Book!

From Rosie Walsh, the author of the million copy bestselling sensation The Man Who Didn''t Call, comes another OMG love story, The Love of My Life.''Dazzling'' – Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True''I couldn''t put it down'' – Jane Fallon, author of Over Sharing''An absolute triumph'' – Jill Mansell, author of Promise Me''It made me cry, smile and hug my own loved ones a little tighter'' – Beth O''Leary, author of The FlatshareI have held you every night for ten years and I didn’t even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house.Who are you?Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: she’d do anything for them. But almost everything she''s told them about herself is a lie.And she might just have got away with it, if it weren’t for her husband’s job. Leo is an obituary writer and Emma is a well-known marine biologist. So, when she suffers a serious illness, Leo copes by doing what he knows best – reading and writing about her life. But as he starts to

在一個無人島上，住著一對開心的好朋友Ellis還有Charlie，在島上不管做任何事情，他們總是一起，任何東西也會一起分享，像是早上他們會一起去捕魚，一起去探索島嶼，下午吃完飯一起玩耍，晚上一起說故事睡覺，直到他們的東西在每一晚，一樣一樣的不見....你到底把我的碗藏到哪了？你到底把魚拿去哪了？燒火的木柴怎麼都不見了？貝殼你拿去做什麼了？可是都不是我拿的啊！他們生氣地告訴對方，不過到底是誰拿走了島上的東西呢？這次Marta Altés再次用她可愛的插畫與幽默的內容，讓小讀者們了解，朋友之間的友情，偶爾會因為一些突如其來的小壞事而受到影響，這時可以試著傾聽對方的聲音，藉著彼此解釋與原諒，讓友情更堅定也更了解對方。 Hilarious, heartwarming and full of charm, It Wasn't Me! is a fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.Meet Ellis and Charlie: two friends, living happily on their very own island. Everything they do, they do together, and everything they have, they share. Until, that is, things start to go missing . . .NOBODY is owning up and NOBODY is happy about it. But if it isn't Ellis and it isn't Charlie, then WHO IS IT?A hilarious and heartwarming tale that shows that even the firmest of friends sometimes fall out - but not, usually, for very long!

A Sunday Times BestsellerTHE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOK—Published in celebration of BTS’s 10th Anniversary, stories that go beyond what you already know about BTS, including unreleased photos, QR codes of videos, and all album information.After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and during this meaningful time, they look back on their footsteps in the first official book. In doing so, BTS nurtures the power to build brighter days and they choose to take another step on a road that no one has gone before.BTS shares personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey so far through interviews and more than three years of in-depth coverage by Myeongseok Kang, who has written about K-pop and other Korean pop culture in various media. Presented chronologically in seven chapters from before the debut of BTS to the present, their vivid voices and opi

Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration.Written by wildlife activist and scientist Trang Nguyen – who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC’s Planet Earth III – Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure, based on a true story about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear.When Chang discovers a bear farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals – by becoming a conservationist. After teaching herself survival skills and learning all she can about the rainforest, Chang is finally accepted as a rescue centre volunteer. But her toughest challenge yet comes when she makes a vow to return Sorya – the sun bear she raised from infancy – back to the wild. Because despite being a different species, Sorya is Chang’s best friend. And letting a friend go is never easy, even when it’s the right thing to do.

By indulging in the experience of being alone, we can be inspired to find our own rewards and ultimately lead richer, fuller lives. Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is so often considered anti-social and some even find it sinister. Why is this so when autonomy, personal freedom and individualism are more highly prized than ever before? Sara Maitland answers this question in How to Be Alone by exploring changing attitudes throughout history.Offering experiments and strategies for overturning our fear of solitude, she helps us to practise it without anxiety and encourages us to see the benefits of spending time by ourselves. The School of Life looks at new ways of thinking about life’s biggest questions. Discover more fascinating books from the series with How to Stay Sane and How to Think More About Sex.

Celebrate the 20th birthday of the bestselling classic The Snail and the Whale, with this special anniversary edition of the story, including bonus content."How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day! This is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The Snail and the Whale 20th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as extra-special bonus content including a letter from the author and some early sketches from the illustrator to celebrate the anniversary year.

Bring the LEGO® City farmyard to life, with mechanisms to push, pull and slide!Come and help the LEGO® City farmers on a busy day at the farm! Little LEGO fans can bring the farmyard to life as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this fun board book.Make the LEGO bricks move – drive the tractor through the fields, collect the eggs from the hen house and then slide the scene-changing mechanism to have fun at the farmer's market!Helps creative minds to:- enhance motor skills- develop hand-eye coordination- play as they read- be imaginativeLEGO® City. Farmyard Fun is a great gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds. Add to the collection and bring more of the LEGO City to life with LEGO City. Space Mission, LEGO City. Safari Resuce, LEGO City. Police Patrol, LEGO City. Fire Station and LEGO City. Building Site.

The film tie-in edition of the royally romantic, enemies-to-lovers bestseller, from Casey McQuiston. Now a Prime Original movie starring Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez. What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales?Alex Claremont-Diaz is handsome, charismatic, a genius - pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House ever since his mother first became President of the United States.There's only one problem. When the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an altercation between Alex and Prince Henry, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse. Heads of family and state devise a plan for damage control: stage a truce.But what begins as a fake, Instagrammable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Soon they are hurtling into a secret romance that could derail the presidential campaign and upend two nations. 'Red, White & Royal Blue is outrageously fun.It is romantic, sexy, witty,

Meet two very special friends in this heartwarming and beautifully illustrated tale. Watch as a boy and a dog who don't quite fit in learn that a friendship, like a garden, takes time to grow - but that both are always worth the wait. The Gardening Dog is never chosen to go home with anyone who visits the rescue centre where she lives.Instead she spends her time quietly growing beautiful plants. Then one day she meets a boy called Lewis, who much prefers drawing to running around with all the other children. Working together, Lewis and The Gardening Dog create a wonderful community garden for everyone to share – and as new shoots grow outside, they build a deep friendship that leads to a new start for them both.

This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard, as well as many more fun-filled action songs and characters. Sing along with the T.Rex chorus, misbehave with Cave Baby and make a wish with Sugarlump and the Unicorn. An array of songs, perfect for dancing to at home, singing in the car or winding down for bed. This action packed collection contains songs from some of Julia's best loved picture books and illustrator patnerships, including: Rebecca Cobb, Emily Gravett, Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Axel Scheffler and Nick Sharratt.

Summer''s here, and the days are full of fun and sunshine in Busy Holiday. Push, pull and slide the scenes to pack the car, splash in the sea, whoosh down a water slide then pitch a tent just in time for bed!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Sebastien Braun, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more Busy Books with Busy Beach, Busy Garden, and Busy Airport.

In Puppy, Puppy, PEEKABOO, babies' favourite game is brought to life with easy grab-and-pull mechanisms and a shiny mirror. Open the pages to reveal the happy puppy, the shy bunny and many more adorable pets! With stunning illustrations by Grace Habib, punchy colours to engage babies’ senses, and soft learning about emotions, this is a perfect gift for babies aged 6 months or over. Also available: Duckling, Duckling, PEEKABOO!

Discover some spectacularly silly activities from the mind of Terry Denton, co-creator of the Treehouse series. With over 250 pages of fun, this activity book for children is great for holidays, car trips or when you''re stuck at home!Terry Denton''s Bumper Book of Silly Stuff to Do! is packed full of hours of entertainment and a must-have for every child. Bursting with drawing, colouring, mazes, puzzles, quizzes and more, there are activities to entertain everyone! Kids will lose themselves for hours in this super silly compilation of everything Terry does bestFor even more outrageous activities, Terry Denton''s Bumper Book of Holiday Stuff To Do! is also available!

Pack your pencils for hilarious holiday fun with Terry Denton''s Bumper Book of Holiday Stuff to Do! From the co-creator of the Treehouse series, this fun-filled activity book for children is great for holidays, car trips or when you''re stuck at home!With over 250 pages of activities to keep kids busy, it''s packed full of how-tos, search and finds, mazes, quizzes, colouring and so much more. Kids will lose themselves for hours in this hilarious, holiday themed compilation of everything Terry does best. Continue the fun with Terry Denton''s Bumper Book of Silly Stuff To Do!

Celebrate 30 years of stories with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler as you learn how to draw ten of your favourite characters from their bestselling picture books – from The Gruffalo to The Snail and the Whale and much more!Have fun learning to draw the Gruffalo, the Witch or even George the Smartest Giant in the step-by-step guides. Then put the finishing touches on your art as you follow the tips for drawing expressions, creating movement and even using colour in your illustrations.With never-before-seen character sketches and step-by-step guides, plus top tips from Axel Scheffler on everything from character development to cover design, How to Draw the Gruffalo and Friends is the perfect gift for budding artists of all ages.Includes characters to draw, scenes to colour and activities to complete from the following books:The GruffaloThe Gruffalo''s ChildRoom on the BroomThe Snail and the WhaleThe Smartest GiantA Squash and a SqueezeMonkey PuzzleCharlie Cook''s Favourite Book

Help little Monkey find his mum in the brilliantly funny Monkey Puzzle, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.Where is Monkey''s mummy? It''s not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. Kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don''t seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! But eventually, they find . . . Dad! It''s just as well that he knows exactly where Mum is, and she''s waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child and Room on the Broom.

Set in an era of superstition and hysteria, and inspired by the true events of a doomed summer, The Dance Tree is a story of family secrets, forbidden love, and women pushed to the edge. The gripping, historical novel from Kiran Millwood Hargrave, as seen on BBC Two's Between the Covers. ‘Brilliant’ – Marian Keyes‘I absolutely loved this book’ – Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den Strasbourg, 1518.In the midst of a blisteringly hot summer, a lone woman begins to dance in the city square. She dances for days without pause, and as she is joined by hundreds of others, the authorities declare an emergency: musicians will be brought in to play the Devil out of these women. Beyond the city, pregnant Lisbet tends the bees that are her livelihood.And then, as the dancing plague gathers momentum, Lisbet’s sister-in-law Nethe returns from seven years’ penance in the mountains for a crime no one will name. As the city buckles under the beat of a thousand feet, Lisbet finds herself thrust into a

Shortlisted for the Booktok Book of the Year. The Number One Sunday Times Bestseller. ‘Prepare your hearts, for Douglas Stuart is back.After the extraordinary success of Shuggie Bain, his second novel, Young Mungo, is another beautiful and moving book, a gay Romeo and Juliet set in the brutal world of Glasgow’s housing estates.’ – The ObserverThe extraordinary, powerful second novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain, Young Mungo is both a vivid portrayal of working-class life in 80s Glasgow, and the deeply moving story of the dangerous first love of two young men. Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in a hyper-masculine world. They are caught between two of Glasgow’s housing estates, where young working-class men divide themselves along sectarian lines, and fight territorial battles for the sake of reputation.They should be sworn enemies if they’re to be seen as men at all, and yet they become best friends as they find a s

The beautifully illustrated story of Bert - a little bird with a big heart who is looking for love. From the picture-book superstar pairing of Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner.The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert – a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration.Bert the bowerbird has made the most perfect bower nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But will all his efforts to create a beautiful display be enough to win over Nanette?A stunningly illustrated book with a wonderful rhyming tale for little ones, from the creators of The Go-Away Bird.

Allie Esiri's beautiful gift anthology, A Nursery Rhyme for Every Night of the Year, is a definitive collection of nursery rhymes, with enchanting illustrations by Emily Faccini. The book includes 366 rhymes - traditional classics as well as favourite rhymes of today - each accompanied by an enlightening introduction. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children of all ages.Rhymes include 'Oranges and Lemons', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt', 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'Rock-A-Bye Baby', alongside modern songs such as 'Do Re Mi'; with new entries from writing stars Floella Benjamin, Brian Bilston, Rod Campbell, Joseph Coelho,Julia Donaldson and Michael Rosen, all making this the most joyful book to read together, every night of the year. Each month includes rhymes on different themes:January: Winter, BedtimeFebruary: Love, Pancake DayMarch: Spring, Women's Day, Riddles April: April Fool's Day, Spring Festivals, Tongue-TwistersMay: May Day, Farm, Mar

A moving and inspirational graphic-novel style picture book about a young environmental activist's quest to rescue an elephant from a lifetime in captivityThe breathtaking follow-up to Saving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2023When Chang meets an elderly elephant named H’non, she makes a promise to rescue her from a lifetime of captivity. Together, they embark on a quest to find a new home where H’non can live as nature intended – wild and free.Created by wildlife activist Trang Nguyen – who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC’s Planet Earth III – and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephant is an inspirational graphic-novel adventure, based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to give H'non the elephant the life she deserves after 50 years of hardship.Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover and intrepid explo