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A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite zoo animals in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy zoo to life! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Old Macdonald had a Zoo the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting. Packed full of favourite wild animals, Old Macdonald had a Zoo has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for more Slide and Count books: Five Little Ducks, Old Macdonald had a Farm and Five Little Trains.

Moving and uplifting, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes features more heartwarming tales from Kyoto’s Kamogawa Food Detectives as they recreate favourite dishes from their customers’ pasts.'Author Hisashi Kashiwai shows a tremendous amount of empathy for his characters as well as a gentle humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll open a delivery app' - Apple BooksThe Restaurant of Lost Recipes, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives. This edition includes an exclusive Author letter.Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner. Running this unique establishment are a father-daughter duo who serve more than just mouth-watering feasts.The pair have reinvented themselves as 'food detectives', offering a service that goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, they reconstr

A colourful London activity book for children aged 3 to 5. The perfect book to keep little tourists busy, with simple search and find scenes, and over 400 stickers!Discover the sights of London withMy First London Search and Find Sticker Book, as you hunt for dinosaur bones at the Natural History Museum, spot the difference at Buckingham Palace and much more . . . With a handy carry handle, fun artwork by Marion Billet and lots of stickers to add to every page.Look out for more books in Campbell's London range, includingThe London Noisy Book, There are 101 Things to Find in LondonandPoppy the Pigeon's London Home.

本書《James》由 Percival Everett 重新演繹《The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn》，以被奴役的 Jim 為主角，從另一個視角描繪密西西比河上的旅程。故事以 1861 年為背景，Jim 為避免與家人分離而逃離故地，與假死脫身的 Huck Finn 一同踏上不確定的河上旅途。作者以冷靜而銳利的筆法，讓經典文本獲得新的深度，對權力、身份與自由提出直接而細膩的觀察。閱讀時能感受到幽默與諷刺交織，但敘事始終保持沉著。作為當代重要小說之一，本書既具可讀性，也富含思辨的餘韻。• 獲 Pulitzer Prize、National Book Award、Andrew Carnegie Medal 等多項大獎• 從 Jim 的角度重述經典，重新審視自由與人性• 語氣沉著，兼具諷刺、幽默與深刻洞察• 適合議題閱讀、經典再詮釋與文學研究讀者An immensely powerful and bitingly satirical retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck’s friend, the enslaved Jim.'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy DoyleJames is a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers, Percival Everett.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for FictionWinner of the National Book Award for FictionWinner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionShortlisted for the Booker PrizeShortlisted for the Dublin Literary AwardFinalist for the Orw

《I Wonder Why》系列——滿足孩子的無限好奇心！深受喜愛的知識繪本，透過輕鬆幽默的對話式敘述，回答孩子對世界的各種奇妙疑問，讓學習變得有趣又充滿想像力。10 本主題書為：《為什麼海水是鹹的？》揭開海洋的奧秘，了解海浪、深海生物與潛艇的秘密。《為什麼太陽會升起？》探索時間與四季的變化，揭開動物如何感知時間的奧秘。《為什麼星星會閃爍？》適合小小天文學家，解答關於宇宙與太空人的問題。《為什麼蛇會脫皮？》深入爬行動物的世界，發現蜥蜴為何斷尾重生、鱷魚為何「微笑」。《為什麼風會吹？》解釋大自然現象，從狂風吹拂到動物從天而降的奇特現象。《為什麼樹葉會變色？》認識植物世界，探索葉子變色、沙漠花朵與真菌的秘密。《為什麼三角龍有角？》適合恐龍迷，解答恐龍吃石頭等古生物趣聞。《為什麼飛機有翅膀？》解釋交通工具的運作原理，包括飛機、船隻與汽車的奧秘。《為什麼蜘蛛會結網？》認識昆蟲與節肢動物，揭開蜘蛛、螞蟻等小生物的驚人能力。《為什麼駱駝有駝峰？》探索動物適應環境的奇妙能力，從駱駝的駝峰到其他生存技能。這系列用圖文並茂的方式，將複雜知識變得有趣易懂，激發孩子的好奇心與探索精神。快來收集全套，一起發現世界的神奇奧秘！This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.The I Wonder Why series will amaze and fascinate young readers. Fun, vibrant illustrations and clear, lively text

Young children just love things that go, and here is a London taxi-shaped book they will spend hours pushing along the floor as well as reading! In My First London Taxi follow the black cab around the streets of London visiting the sights, with an extra detail to spot on every page. Then close the book and push it along on its four moving wheels and go on your own journey!With bold, bright illustrations by the wonderful Marion Billet, it's the perfect way for young visitors to London to remember their trip. Look out for more London Books from Marion Billet: Poppy the Pigeon's London Home, Can You Find the King in London, My First London Bus and many more!

#1 New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns to the Crowns of Nyaxia series withThe Songbird & the Heart of Stone, for the first time in trade paperback.Mische lost everything when she was forcibly Turned into a vampire – her home, her humanity, and most devastating of all, the love of the sun god to whom she had devoted her life. Now, sentenced to death for murdering the vampire prince who Turned her, redemption feels impossible.But when Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a past as brutal as his scars, she’s forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself.Yet, Mische’s punishment may be the key to her salvation. In a secret meeting, her sun god commands her to help Asar in his mission, only to betray him… by killing the god of death.Mische and Asar must travel the treacherous path to the underworld, facing trials, beasts, and the vengeful ghost

The 39-Storey Treehouse in colour is the third book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton. This laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations - all now in full colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has thirteen new levels (it used to be 13 storeys, then 26, but they keep expanding!)They've added a chocolate waterfall you can swim in, a volcano for toasting marshmallows, a bulldozer-battling level, a baby-dinosaur-petting zoo, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller coaster and a top-secret thirty-ninth level which hasn't even been finished yet!And this year Terry has created the greatest invention that he – or anyone else – has ever invented . . .a Once-upon-a-time machine that will write and illustrate their entire book for them!Well

★讓大人小孩笑到噴飯的聖誕故事★陪孩子打造屬於自己完美的聖誕假期★聖誕節伴讀繪本推薦到底什麼是完美的聖誕節？對於體貼、善良、對事情非常謹慎的企鵝來說，他希望一切簡單就好，可能就單單一棵聖誕樹，或許再來個美味的餡餅就好；可是狗狗便不太一樣，她非常瘋狂愛玩，甚至有時有點得意忘形，對她來說聖誕節就是要有一台巨型造雪機與好多道的聖誕佳餚，而這兩位好朋友該如何完美的打造出彼此都滿意的聖誕節呢？而你們家孩子心中完美的聖誕節又會是如何呢？Giggles are guaranteed in this series by Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator Nikki Dyson – Penguin and Pup's first adventure, The Perfect Christmas, will have children rolling around the Christmas tree laughing.Meet best friends Penguin and Pup, in this laugh-out-loud Christmas picture book from Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson.The perfect gift to get young children giggling around the Christmas tree!Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he’s very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simp

★溫暖的聖誕冒險故事★一天一章節，最有儀式感的聖誕節橋樑書★每章節附上聖誕小勞作與食譜，讓閱讀更增添趣味在溫暖迷人的前部作品【How Winston Delivered Christmas】之後，再次跟著小老鼠溫斯頓一同來場假期冒險之旅吧！距離聖誕節還剩五天，小老鼠溫斯頓因為一首歌模糊的想起了一位曾經很重要的朋友，但會是誰呢？於是溫斯頓在許多朋友的幫忙下，展開了一場冒險之旅，來尋找這位特別的朋友，而在途中也遇到了許多新的夥伴，一起幫助他來解開這趟旅程中的謎團。本書以二十四章半的章節所組成，適合在12月聖誕節時每天一倒數念一個章節，直到聖誕節當天，便可以知道溫斯頓心中那位特別的朋友是誰囉！每個章節都會附上聖誕節相關的小勞作，甚至食譜等等，讓孩子除了跟小老鼠一起冒險之外，還可以佈置家裡的聖誕裝飾，以及簡單的料理出聖誕點心與家人一同分享。Join Winston the mouse on another holiday adventure in this charming sequel to How Winston Delivered Christmas!With five days until Christmas, Winston has a fuzzy memory of a song and someone important to him who is lost—but who could it be? With the help of his friends, Winston sets off on an adventure to find this very special someone. Along the way, Winston meets delightful new friends that help him get closer to solving the mystery. A follow-up to 2019's How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas is an illustrated book written in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, one to be read each night in D

An interactive board book introduction to Clement C Moore's classic poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The snow is falling, everyone is tucked up in bed, and Father Christmas is on the way . .. Little ones can push, pull and slide the pages to see reindeers flying through the sky, sugarplum fairies dancing and stockings filling up with presents, as you share this magical Christmas poem together. Abridged specially for younger readers.With a gold foil cover and beautiful illustrations by Miriam Bos, this special book will make the perfect Christmas gift.

本書由愛爾蘭作家 Niall Williams 所著，是一則關於命運、信念與愛情的故事。小說開場以一句「當我十二歲時，上帝第一次對我父親說話」展開，帶出一段帶有奇蹟氣息的旅程。男女主角 Nicholas 與 Isabel，兩人各自背負童年的傷痕，卻因偶然的相遇，在愛爾蘭西部的小島上逐漸走向彼此。Williams 以細膩的筆觸描繪大自然的景致與人心的脆弱，使故事充滿詩意與靈光。本書既是愛情故事，也是對人性與命運的沉思。A life-affirming paean to human folly, to fate, and to the miracle of love.THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING HELEN BONHAM CARTER AND PIERCE BROSNAN_________'A breathtaking affirmation of miracles and the power of human love' - The Times'A delicate and graceful love story . . . Extraordinarily rooted in the Irish language and landscape' - The New York Times‘When I was twelve years old God spoke to my father for the first time. God didn’t say much. He told my father to be a painter and left it at that . . .’ So begins Niall Williams’ magical tale about love and destiny.Strangers Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other – they just don’t know it yet. As they each struggle to recover from the bruises of their childhood, a chance encounter on a remote isla

An official treasury of fifteen stories from the world of Sylvanian Families – the perfect gift for Sylvanian fans, young and old!Enter the idyllic world of Sylvanian Families with this gorgeous official gift treasury, filled with fifteen magical stories featuring your favourite characters.Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they have grand adventures in the countryside, dress up as mermaids in Sylvanian Land, and create unforgettable memories with their family and friends in the Village.With an illustrated map of the Sylvanian Village, character introductions and beautiful imagery throughout, Sylvanian Families: A Treasury of Tales is the perfect gift for fans to treasure.Sylvanian Families are one of the best selling and most beloved toys in the UK. Worldwide, the toys have sold over 230 million sets. Dive deep into the world of these classic toys, from Cedar Mountain to the Ballet Theatre, and join the Chocolate Rabbits, the Pookie Pandas and many more of your favouri

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, with thick board pages and rounded corners, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is the perfect gift for little hands this 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 e

A fabulously festive animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at Christmas. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Jolly? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very jolly little person. Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the jolliest little person ever - will it be tiny mouse seeing the first flakes of snow, or little polar bear on his sleigh? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap! Look out for more soft flaps books: Who's Sleepy?, Who's Happy?, Who's Cute? and Who's Amazing?

In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests:The father who could not allow his daughter to get marriedA woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved oneA boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parentsA wife holding a child with no name . . .They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, inBefore We Forget Kindnessour new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future.

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

A chunky Halloween board book for babies, with soft flaps to lift on every spread.Help Little Ghost look for her friends this Halloween. Lift the felt flaps to see where they are hiding and who will say BOO!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 Halloween gift for little ones.Discover more adventures from Axel Scheffler: Who's Hiding on Safari?, Hide and Seek: On the Farm and In the Jungle.

本書以 Tove Jansson 經典角色姆明為主角，結合實體信件設計，打造一段充滿驚喜的尋寶冒險。故事從 Snufkin 寄來的一封信開始，Moomintroll 按著線索在姆明谷展開探索。讀者可隨他一起打開書中信封，收到來自姆明家族與朋友的驚喜小物：Moominpappa 的明信片、Little My 的小冊子、Moominmamma 的煎餅食譜等等。插圖溫暖柔和，充滿姆明世界特有的詩意氛圍。這不只是一本故事書，更是一份能反覆翻閱、值得收藏的互動禮物。This beautifully-illustrated picture book is a brand new interactive story, with real letters to open, based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. A treat for Moomin fans old and new, it is sure to be treasured for years to come.“Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt!Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!

From the author of the bestselling TikTok sensationYou’ve Reached SamcomesWhen Haru Was Hereby Dustin Thao. A magical exploration of loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go.''It''s magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken'' -Adam Silvera, author ofThey Both Die at the EndAfter the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real, and a boy he met last summer – Haru Tanaka – walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him.Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more time together, he begins to question what is real. Soon Eric is losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, and must confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.''Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration

Plainsong, set in Kent Haruf''s fictional Holt County, Colorado, is an unforgettable classic, exploring the grace and hope of every human life, and our boundless capacity for love.‘So delicate and lovely that it has the power to exalt the reader’ The New York TimesTom Guthrie is struggling to bring up his two young sons alone and, in the same town, school girl Victoria Roubideaux is pregnant and homeless.Brothers Harold and Raymond McPheron – gentle, solitary, gruff and unpolished – agree to take Victoria in, unaware that their lives will change forever.A novel of haunting beauty from one of America''s greatest writers, published 25 years ago this year, Plainsong is an essential read from the Picador Collection, a curated list of era-defining modern classics.

你記得我們沒有火箭就飛上月球那次嗎？還有潛入海底跟電章魚大戰？這次我們闖進了「失物之地」──有爆笑插畫、瘋狂角色和超級轉折的冒險正等著你！漫畫風格，你就是故事的主角！快翻開書，一起再迷路一次吧！From the author of the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series comes a completely new and exciting adventure series where the sky's the limit.Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things is the first book in the action packed, laugh-out-loud adventure series from the author of the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by Bill Hope.In our first adventure You and Me trek to the Land of Lost Things in search of my lucky rabbit's foot. Along the way we meet some wacky new friends, the Knucklehead brothers, a wristwatch that’s lost its flock, a talking book, hundreds of snapping turtles and a pirate rabbit!Did we find my lucky charm? You already know that, YOU were there! If you've forgotten you'll just have to read the book!Join us on an exciting new adventure through Adventures Unlimited, and lose yourself in The Land of Lost Things. You

Count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity, song and rhyme books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing and activity books based on the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with songs and rhymes to enjoy together. Plus, use your mini-books to create four special puzzle scenes!With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful hardback presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of advent.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book – slide the buttons along the special track to count the little trains in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this is a counting book like no other! Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Daddy Train's little trains follow him along the tracks and off on their adventures. The irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Trains the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot and heaps of favourite vehicles, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth. Look out for more Slide and Count books: Old MacDonald had a Farm and Five Little Ducks.

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, rabbit. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love.When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moominhouse. Moomintroll is searching the Moominhouse for a string for his kite. He spots a red string .. . but where does it lead? Join Moomintroll as he follows the string past Snufkin playing a tune, Snorkmaiden swinging on a trapeze and Little My sliding down the stairs.Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Moominhouse is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley. If you like this book, join Moomintroll as he tiptoes through rooms in In the Lighthouse, the next lift-the-flap shaped board book in this series!

Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moomin Lighthouse. Moomintroll has found a trail of mysterious footprints in the Lighthouse . .. but where do they end? Join Moomintroll as he follows the footprints through dark rooms and spooky corridors, past Sniff, Snufkin and even a group of fizzing Hattifatteners. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors.There are all kinds of amazing things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Lighthouse is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley. If you like this book, don't forget to join Moomintroll in In the Moominhouse, the first lift-the-flap board book in this series!

Who Lives Here is a charming lift-the-flap story from the bestselling, record-breaking partnership of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb. One little boy is very excited when he receives an invitation to go and play at his friend Dan's house. But there's just one problem, he doesn't know which house on South Street Dan lives in.Along the way he meets some very interesting neighbours, including a cook, a pirate and ghost. But which door does Dan live behind? A wonderful game of dressing-up awaits. Will he ever be able to find the right house?Written in Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming style and with adorable illustrations packed full of details to spot from the award-winning Rebecca Cobb.This is a book to delight young children, and to read again, and again . . .and again!

Getting the kids to school on time can be filled with hurdles – Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures the epic adventure it can be in A Wild Walk to School, a witty story full of imagination!From the Waterstones prize-winner and best-selling illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. It's time to walk to school and mum wants the children to get there on time. But what Mum doesn't realise is that the hill is in fact the tummy of a sleeping giant and it's important to tread carefully when the floor turns to lava! It's just as well Mum has these two Brave Explorers with her .. . A charming, relatable and beautifully illustrated story that's full of fun: recognisable to children and their grown-ups everywhere!

As seen on BBC Two's 'Between the Covers'Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard’s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . .. Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers – Hugh, Edward and Rupert – return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children.There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblings’ fears and heartache. Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented paint

Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever rhyming sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist .. . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo.Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . .

A rhyming celebration of the joy of books, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . .. From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure!This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

A fun-filled rhyming board book story for toddlers with sweet illustrations and push-pull-slide pages. Perfect for bringing calm to busy mornings!

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite farmyard animals from the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy farmyard to life! A counting book like no other, created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, with an irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element that makes this the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting. Packed full of sheep, cows, pigs and other favourite farm animals - and of course a noisy tractor - Old Macdonald had a Farm has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Five Little Ducks, a slide and count book.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count Mother Duck's little ducklings from the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Mother Duck's little ducklings follow her down the stream and off on their adventures! A counting book like no other, the irrestible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes this the perfect way to introduce children aged 3 and up to counting. With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Old MacDonald had a Farm, a slide and count book.

Join Tunde on his next superpowered mission in The Boy with Wings: Clash of the Superkids, a hilarious, action packed story from Lenny Henry, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell.Wings? Check.A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.An impossible mission to save the world from a super evil enemy? Check.When Tunde’s parents take him to a top-secret testing facility called The Complex, he’s nervous about meeting others like him who have super powers. But trying to make new friends is the least of his worries. There’s something much scarier going on. And it’s going take more than just the boy with wings to stop it . . .Now that flight isn’t an option, the only choice is to fight.

9781035023356 Old Macdonald had a Farm: A Slide and Count Book (手指迷宮書)Based on the favourite farmyard nursery rhyme, an amazing counting book with buttons to slide around the page.A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite farmyard animals from the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy farmyard to life! A counting book like no other, created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, with an irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element that makes this the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.Packed full of sheep, cows, pigs and other favourite farm animals - and of course a noisy tractor - Old Macdonald had a Farm has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Five Little Ducks, a slide and count book.97810350

The million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret menu time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.In the tradition of Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are be introduced to a new set of visitors:- The husband with something important left to say- The woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell- The woman who couldn’t answer a propos

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling rhyming preschool favourite, Frog’s Day Out by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. All aboard for an exciting day by the sea! What will Frog and his friends pack for their day out? Lift the flaps to find out, then head to Acorn Wood station to board the special steam train to the beach. 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, Rabbit’s Nap, Mole’s Spectacles, Cat’s Cookbook and more!