What could be better than The Greatest Showman? The Greatest Showpenguin of course! Hot on the heels of the record-breaking movie, and with a sequel coming shortly, we present a funny and sensitive pa
The brilliant and hilarious debut from a rising star of the picture book world. Isobel's grandma has lost her glasses and she can't see a thing without them. While Isobel and Gran are in the garden se
Packed with brilliant car games for the whole family. Car journeys can be a right pain in the bum. Not just because it means hours and hours of sitting down but also because trying to keep the kids
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 21 and was expected to live for only another two years. He went on to write books and deliver public lectures right up until his
All the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!Test your rugby knowledge with this handy quiz book, packed with fun and challenging quiz questions based around the weirdest ev
One of the most exhilarating cities in the world, London is steeped in history whilst embracing innovation. Its skyline is a mix of old and new, with the beautiful architectural splendour of St Paul's
Young Annabel lives in the 1950s and dreams of a future with jetpacks, flying cars and robots. However, little does she know that she is living under an evil spell that could mean she has no future a
Little Red is the story of a boy, a grandmother, a big bad wolf, and a keg of delicious fizzy ginger beer. Young Thomas is known as Little Red. He lives with his parents in a cosy inn, famous for its
This charming children's story teaches kids how to cope with big changes in an easy-to-read and friendly way. In her second book, Lisa Stickley tells the story of Edith, who has made the big move
A reissue of Henkeeping (2007). An inspirational and practical guide to keeping chickens in both rural and urban areas. Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling t
The current feline tenant of 10 Downing Street, Larry, has captured the nation's hearts with his public appearances and witty Twitter feed. Larry the Chief Mouser comes from a long line of cats in U
Far from being three-hour marathons of unintelligible, boring dialogue, Shakespeare's plays are in fact exciting, tragic, funny, and often downright rude masterpieces filled with memorable plots, grea
A gentle soothing story for young children at bedtime with lovely soft artwork by the popular illustrator of The Very Helpful Hedgehog and The Very Best Sheepdog. Eva drifts off to sleep with her favo
Following on from the very successful Woodland Animals and Creepy Crawlies sticker books, MY GARDEN STICKER ACITIVITY BOOK continues with a range of interactive activities, stickers and fun facts for
With Good Housekeeping Easy To Make! Everyday Vegetarian you'll never run out of tasty, healthy, meat-free recipes. Whether you're serving up a delicous meal for your family, entertaining friends or m
As amusing as it is instructive, this picture book teaches children about the joys of reading and sharing stories When Ben receives a book for his birthday, he's not sure what to do with it. Perhaps i
A fascinating and nostalgic collection of over 40 wholesome recipes from the Second World WarAt a time of shortages and rationing, the British were challenged with providing nutritious meals daily for
Learn how to create the perfect container garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It's packed with nifty tips and advice for gardening in containers,
`He seems perfection and I think that I have the prospect of very great happiness before me...' Victoria in a letter of 15 October 1839One of the greatest royal love matches of all time was that of Qu
Who wouldn’t want to be just like daddy, when daddy is strong and silly, kind and practical? But he also knows how to have fun, and even if he messes up, it’s never a big deal. Dad deals with the scar
Jeffrey the giraffe with the short neck, and Peter, the bird who can't fly, are delighted to become friends because they are both different. When they decide to play together to cheer each other up, t
Think Latin is an unnecessary, long-dead language? Think again! This fun, absorbing book, packed with quirky bite-sized lists, quizzes and trivia, proves that Latin is as vibrant and relevant today as
Cast on! These projects will inspire beginning knitters to pick up their needles—and more-experienced ones to broaden their repertoire with new techniques like cabling or lace. Create cute accessories
Sometimes it takes an old friend to take us to brand new placesSophie is a 25-year-old lawyer, living in London with her long-term boyfriend. Everything looks set for her—she earns good money and enjo
Good Housekeeping recipes tick all the boxes -They look greatThey taste deliciousThey're easy to makeNow learn how to be a clever cook with this amazing new cookery series. Each Good Housekeeping chea
Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), mathematician and physicist, is one of the foremost scientific intellects of all time. This fully illustrated, accessible guide to the life and work of Isaac Newton is th
Mary Queen of Scots is perhaps the most romantic and tragic figure in British history. Was her tragic life a product of bad luck, bad advice, or ambition?Destined to marry the Dauphin of France and re
What is the origin of the stories of the Round Table, of Excalibur and the Holy Grail, of Sir Launcelot and Guinevere? And where was Camelot?King Arthur's name has echoed down the centuries, conjuring
Britain has a wealth of royal palaces, some owned by the Crown as part of the country's assets, while others have been bought by members of the Royal Family themselves as personal residences. Each pro
Today, Alan Turing is a well-recognised name, but it was not always so. Until the last few years of the 20th century hardly anyone had heard of him or his achievements. All that changed when the Bri
Walking sticks have had a bad press. For too long the walking stick has been portrayed as a workaday item of codgerism, a simple support for the aged and infirm. This is not the case. Possession of
Little Edith loves to do handstands. But is she any good at them? Can she actually stay upright? In her 7 days of perseverance she learns the power of practice. Thwarted by spiders, worms, and her dad
This beautifully illustrated guide reveals the cities, towns and windswept landscapes that have formed the backdrop to some of Scotland's most famous films. Colour photographs and detailed description
What is your baby telling you? Here are 100 ways to interpret the messages they’re sending to you in body language. From the moment they’re born, babies have an arsenal of “parent-trapping weapo
Alan Turing was an extraordinary man who crammed into a life of only 42 years the careers of mathematician, codebreaker, computer scientist and biologist. His codebreaking work at Bletchley Park was s
A practical step-by-step guide to creating and flying 25 amazing paper planes. Whether you fly them indoors or outdoors, the pleasure of building and flying a paper plane appeals to all ages. Paper
Meet a truly funky, flares-clad fairy-tale heroine and a genuinely frightening villain in this hilarious re-working of a much-loved fairy tale. Poor Rapunzel can only dream about the world outside bec
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge embarked on a new life when she married Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in April 2011. Now she is the wife and mother of future monarchs. She has proved herself more
A compact book containing 20 postcards featuring illustrations of artwork by Monet, Renoir, Degas and others. Impressionism is one of the world's most popular and well known art movements. Originated
A hilarious and horrific collection of Donald Trump's no-holds-barred opinions, brought together in one handy volume. It contains the rug-haired one's charming and intelligent thoughts on his opponent
